MORE BEACHY BUYS

OLYMPUS TOUGH TG-6

Fancy taking some photos of seaweed? This Olympus has you covered, as it’s waterproof to 15m and double-glazed to stop the sensor fogging up. It’s also shatterproof, frostproof and dust-proof, which means it could survive being in a Die Hard film, never mind a day at the beach. £450 / olympus.co.uk

ICEQ ELECTRIC COOL BOX

If you don’t need a big marine coolbox, this 32L electric model works off mains or car power to keep food and drinks up to 20° cooler than the outside air. There’s also a heating mode for keeping food warm, so it’s useful for fetching fish and chips after a long day at the beach. £80 / amazon.co.uk

SONY NW-WS413

Why leave the Beach Boys on the beach? These saltwaterproof headphones include a built-in MP3 player with 4GB or 8GB of storage and 12hrs of battery life, so you can soundtrack your swims without any extra kit. And there’s an ambient mode that lets you hear people (and talkative fish) around you. from £109 / sony.co.uk

GARMIN SWIM 2

This fine smartwatch was designed for swimmers and can track your heart rate, pace, distance, stroke count and much more in any kind of water. It runs for up to a week between charges, has a dedicated mode for open water and is useful on dry land too, with profiles for sporty activities like cycling and cardio. £220 / garmin.com

IGLOO MARINE ULTRA COOL BOX

With capacities from 28 to 88L, this marine cooler can cater for even the largest gatherings. Designed for long fishing trips (bigger models even have a fish-measuring ruler on the lid), it can keep ice solid for up to five days. It’s pricey but truly outperforms its cheaper rivals. from £60 / igloocoolers.co.uk

ULTIMATE EARS MEGABOOM 3

If you’re looking for a party speaker, UE’S Megaboom covers all the bases: it’s proof against water, dust and drops, it’s really loud, it’ll float – and it’s not so big you’ll pull a muscle carrying it. With 20hr battery life, this is one of the best portable speakers there is. £170 / ultimateears.com