Camping Equipment for the Beach

Camping at the beach combines the best of both worlds: the thrill of the great outdoors and the soothing charm of sandy shores.

Read on to discover our essential camping equipment for the beach.

A Pump

Foot pumps and battery operated pumps are great for inflating dinghies and rubber rings so you can enjoy the fun of the open sea, and they can also be used to blow up an airbed, which would be ideal on a sandy beach.

A pop up tent can come in handy providing shade and somewhere to change after a swim, and is much lighter than traditional windbreaks, just remember the tent poles to peg it down, as the beach can get quite breezy!

Please note the Dometic Pump pictured is not compatible with Vango products

A Sleeping Bag

A sleeping bag can double up as a beach blanket, meaning you don’t have to take extra kit for a camping and beach holiday, and when unzipped and laid out flat provides a much larger area than a blanket or beach towels.

When it gets cold towards the end of the day it also provides more warmth than beach towels, and packs down to a small size for easy transportation. A sleeping bag or camping mat will also make a pebble beach more comfortable to sit on. 

Gas Stove and Cooking Utensils

If you are spending a day at the coast on a camping holiday why not take your gas stove and cooking utensils with you for a beach breakfast?

There’s nothing quite like the smell of sizzling sausages combined with a lovely sea view first thing in the morning, although pick your location carefully as the early morning dog walkers may have trouble controlling their dogs when faced with the temptation of your fry up!

Hiking Rucksack

Camping and hiking rucksacks are great for taking all your kit for a day at the beach; the large volume of space inside the main compartments is ideal for food, clothes and sun cream, and your cooking equipment can be strapped to the exterior along with a sleeping bag or camping mats.

A good rucksack will be much more comfortable to carry than several bags, especially if you have to park a distance away from the beach.

Final note from us

If your looking to go to the beach this summer then consider packing some of our recommended camping equipment for the beach. Discover 1000s of camping essentials in-store at Attwoolls Outdoors or shop online here.

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