The holidays are upon us, and so too is the inevitable trek to the coast. To make sure this trek is a happy one, invest in these essential beach-friendly gadgets
HANDY HAMMOCK
Unless you’re on a beach in foreign climes, it’s unlikely you’ll find many trees between which to sling up a hammock – but this Handy Hammock has a Plan B. You can pitch it in any place, in no time, and it’s strong enough to take up to 125kg. Expect to see these spreading over beaches nationwide this summer. £109.99
BRAVEN BRV-1
Not only delivering a decent, crisp sound for its size, this will also power itself for up to 12 hours, perfect for those long summer days. Many Bluetooth speakers will also claim the same, but the main selling point here is that they’re also happy to resist a bit of water, a bit of rough and tumble and a lot of sand. The best beachside music system we’ve found. £129.99
HANDTRUX
Most buckets and spades will last for only one, maybe two, sand constructions. This sturdy bit of kit will keep you in castle-building for years, with a special arm making light work of the overlooked but very tiring chore of digging. Be it a moat, a sculpture or a simple hole, you (and the kids, of course) will have never been prouder of your day’s work. £17.49
MOBICOOL Q40 ELECTRIC COOL BOX
Yes, the price is at the luxury end of the cooler-box scene, but so what? In return, you get a solid, roomy, snazzy aluminium box able to hold up to 40 litres – and able to keep you and the family nicely refreshed through the whole of the summer. £139.99
ACCESSORY LAB’S DICAPAC CASE
You know you won’t be able to resist taking your smartphone down the seafront to take a few snaps, but it takes only a moment till it’s wet/sandblasted/lost. Pop your device inside one of these 100% waterproof cases and rest safe in the knowledge it’ll be fully protected (you can still use it as normal). A beach, or poolside essential. From £17.99