Going on vacation to the beach is the best, but the whole thing around coordinating what to pack and what to bring/not bring can stress some people out. Fear not! Today, we’re going to be sharing some beach vacation packing tips with you that’ll hopefully take the edge off of the ‘before’ part of your next beachfront vacation. 

Here are a few tips to help you step up your packing game and make your traveling experience a little bit easier. Let’s jump right in!

Packing cubes

People go nuts for these things because they save so much space. They can keep all of your items organized during your trip and make it so that everything just fits right. On top of it, it almost turns your suitcase into a clothing drawer, so everything will be exactly where it needs to be to the point where you really don’t have to unpack. And even better, no annoying devices that suck the air out of something. Just simple, streamlined packing.

The straw trick

For all you ladies that wear necklaces and a lot of them – here’s a killer tip for you. Buy yourself a bag of plastic straws and run your necklaces through them. This helps to ensure that they don’t get tangled, mangled or mixed up with anything else in your luggage. And when you’re in a rush to get ready, they’ll be there ready to go instead of you having to worry about grappling with tangles. 

Pack what they don’t provide

Make sure you bring anything a public beach might not provide themselves. These things include beach chairs, umbrellas, tents and 100% bring your own towels. Don’t count that any of these places will provide them – especially if you’re planning on traveling during peak tourist season. 

Use your shoes

You can save a lot of space in your backpack by packing your shoes more efficiently. Stuff socks or rolled underwear up inside them. Lay them at the bottom of the bag and stack clothes on top so you can more efficiently use the space. Yes, you’ll be at the beach a lot, but you’ll need your sneakers for something. Best make best use of the space as you can. 

The versatility of your sunglasses case

Move your glasses case for more than just storing glasses. YOu can use it to store chargers, cables, headphones, and even smaller makeup items. It also does a good job of keeping all of these items in one place so that you’re not at a higher risk of losing them. Nothing’s worse than being away and losing something like your cell phone charger. 

Hopefully these tips help you pack for your next beach vacation a little bit more efficiently. Enjoy your time off, you’ve earned it!