beach

Sealand Jolla backpack

R1 350, sealandgear.co.za

It’s big enough (17L) to carry all your beach essentials, and the eye-catching pack is water resistant too for those wet towels and cossies. Made in Cape Town , with some features in upcycled material, it has internal storage sections and two external side pockets. It also has a padded laptop pocket, so it’s handy for everyday use too.

AfriTrail Flamingo beach chair

R450, takealot.com

This comfortable chair sits low on the ground and can be reclined to take you into full holiday mode. The armrests seem a little flimsy but the chair can take a weight of 120kg. It’s easy to fold and light to carry.

Stanley Adventure cooler

R1 699, capeunionmart.co.za With twice as much foam insulation as typical coolers, the 15L Stanley keeps ice frozen for 36 hours. It can fit 21 cans and is sturdy enough to double as a seat. The adjustable tie downs on top can secure items – useful on boat trips.

Campmaster Beach Shelter Pop Up

R229, campmaster.co.za

Stay out of the sun and off the sand with this beach tent. There’s space inside for two and the floor cover ensures you can laze about happily without worrying about sand. There are guy ropes to secure the shelter if the wind picks up.