Summer is here and the seaside beckons. But what, besides the obligatory bucket and spade and a big scoop of ice cream, will make those lazy hazy days beside the waves even more enjoyable? We’ve been busy testing out the best beach adventure gear along the Devon coastline
Reviews by Maria Hodson (MH) and Pat Kinsella
Finisterre Walker Hybrid Shorts
£75, finisterre.com
These hybrid shorts, designed for both walking and swimming, are made with recycled nylon. They’re ultra-lightweight, very quick-drying and offer next-to-skin comfort, so whether you’re hiking a coastline or following a river, you can always dive in for an impromptu dip without resorting to swimming in your pants.
Yeti Rambler Wine Tumblers and Lowballs
£25/£20, uk.yeti.com
These non-smashable wine tumblers and lowball beakers (both 296ml) are ideal for enjoying evening sundowners or morning coffee while watching the waves. The double-wall construction provides vacuum insulation, keeping drinks cold or hot for longer, without burning or chilling your hand. They have MagSlider lids, complete with magnets to keep them secure, and come in 12 funky colours.
Oakley Leffingwell sunglasses
£125, oakley.com/en-gb
Inspired by the design lines on surfboards, these comfortable square-lens sunnies have a frame made with plant-based BiO-Matter, with a tastefully small logo. The Prizm lenses are superb, emphasising colours and amplifying contrast. Available in six frame/lens colour combos.
Helly Hansen Crest Watermoc
£40, hellyhansen.com
Whether on a pebbly beach or paddleboarding near reefs and rocks, protecting your feet is crucial. These slip-on watershoes, with a grippy rubber outsole, supply security from slips, stings, barnacle grazes and gashes. They’re lightweight (360g), comfortable and breathable.
Lifeventure SoftFibre Recycled Towel
£21.99, lifeventure.com
A good towel needn’t take up half your bag. This ‘Giant’ (90 x 150cm) SoftFibre trek towel, made from 8.7 recycled plastic bottles, is large enough for beach use. It’s highly absorbent, dries mega quickly, weighs just 203g and doesn’t collect sand. However you refold it, an integrated elastic strap keeps things compact. Multiple designs available.
TTTM Pocket Moon Disc
£9.95, ticketothemoon.com
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