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Faith Noelle

August 23, 2023

The best of summer always comes late. We all know the feeling. The sun has shifted south, just enough so its light and warmth has gentled just a touch. The water’s as warm as it gets all year. The wind’s offshore every morning and gives way to calm afternoons. The sky is full of colors as the day softens into evening. It’s a time when you want to spend as long as you can at any beach you can find. It’s why these warm summer days are such magical moments. Each day feels like it might last forever.

Go to the beach, we say. Make a few memories. Take the best stuff you can find. A lot of it is right here.

Your beach weekend gear guide

SOLITE

Convertible Watersports Hat

Editor's Pick

This hat is the what’s what of the surfing world. Sun-protective yet easy to wear, you’ll for sure have seen them popping up on all sorts of watery noggins. The adjustable chin strap allows you to get barreled in waves of any size without losing your hat in a yard sale of a wipeout. Better still, the hat is convertible: Flip it forwards while surfing and backwards while duck diving. 

BILLABONG

Big John Surf Safari Hat

This hat isn’t just made for the beach. We would consider it essential to almost any outdoor setting. Lightweight and versatile in nature with UPF 50+ sun protection and just under $30, this hat is hard to beat!

Shop Tip: 100% cotton materials mean it’s not the best to scrunch into your bag and go - if you crease the hat a bit too much, it’ll stay there forever.

SURFLINE

Making Friends

T-Shirt

Crowd Favorite

We all have that friend who loves to hate Surfline. As much as they complain about it, they can’t go a day, or even a few hours, without it. And let’s be real, they’re the ones posting the most Cam Rewinds of themselves (thanks for the publicity, guys!). Graffitied on the Venice beach boardwalk, in direct sight of the Venice Beach cam, was the elegant phrase “F*ck Surfline”. So, we put it on a T-Shirt. You're welcome. 

SURFLINE

Surfline Basics

T-Shirt

Alright, alright, so you’re not one for graphic tees? That’s fine. Flex your Surfline style in a simple way. This tee comes in three colors: Grey, Black, and White, and looks great for a post surf beer or a casual day at the office. 

Slowtide Turkish Changing Ponchos

The light feel of a Turkish towel is perfect for a hot summer day, when every inch of extra fabric feels like one inch too many. This air-like poncho sham wows your body while you change, leaving the poncho and yourself quickly dried and ready for your next session. 

SLOWTIDE

Hesh Turkish Changing Poncho

SLOWTIDE

Graves Turkish Changing Poncho

BOMB WAVES

No Prob-Llama Children's Changing Poncho

Got kiddos? No prob-lamma. We know getting them off the beach can be brutal… let’s make the end result drier and a bit easier.

SLOWTIDE

Makai Changing Poncho

A terry cloth towel stitched together and ready to give you a warm hug after a cold day’s surf. The plush material quickly dries you while warming you up. 

Shop Tip: Keep the poncho on while you drive home, for those extra cold days.

SLOWTIDE

Koko Turkish Towel

Crowd Favorite

This isn’t your Mom’s Turkish towel. You know: The one you’re never allowed to use, and if you do, it doesn’t absorb anything? Quite the opposite here: 100% cotton, thinner than terry cloth but thicker than Slowtide’s Quick Dry Towel, the Turkish Towel will give your beach bum a comforting and cozy seat. 

Shop Tip: The material initially feels quite scratchy but softens with time. Wash the towel before use for a smoother experience.

SLOWTIDE

Hauke Quick-Dry Travel Towel

Slowtide’s Quick Dry Towel will be your favorite towel to forget about. Its quick dry time saves you from second-surf damp towel syndrome. The buttery soft fabric (think yoga pants or workout shorts) drops sand off without even trying.

DB

Surf 80L

Tote

Crowd Favorite

It’s an Ikea bag, but for your surf stuff. To put it in perspective, an Ikea bag is only 71 liters, and this tote is 80 liters. Big enough to fit everything needed on a surf day (like, everything on this guide). Waterproof, double lined and versatile, and no more multiple trips back to your car.

SISSTREVOLUTION

Tide Wet/Dry Backpack

Ever had your bag hit by a rogue wave at high tide? The Wet/Dry Backpack covers that. The exterior is impermeable -- once you close the bag, nothing is getting in or out of there. Epic for transporting camera equipment, making sure your lunchtime sandwich doesn’t get soaked, and keeping your phone and wallet secure.

Shop Tip: Throw your wetsuit in the dry bag on the way home. Your car and your passengers will thank you.

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