We regularly scour the world of camping equipment to bring you our hand-picked recommendations for all the bits and bobs that might further enhance a beach camping holiday. Here are some things we like...

Keep drinks cool and food sand-free

BUILT have a whole range of beautifully designed products. We like these waterproof and insulating bottle totes and lunch bags. Click here to go to BUILT's website

Wild Swimming

Author Daniel Start has put together a breathtaking catalogue of wild swimming spots across the UK. A beautiful book to dip into (pardon the pun) and discover places you never knew were there. We've used it to find some truly heavenly locations. Click here to go straight to the Wild Swimming website, or buy the book from Amazon

Portable Shade

When you only want to stroll down to the beach and sunbathe, lugging an entire tent down can be fairly cumbersome. These beach sun shelters provide a light, ventilated and portable spot of shade. Click here to see them at Simply Beach

Backpack Reclining Chair

Being comfortable on the beach shouldn't be a chore. Check out this reclining beach chair that doubles as a backpack! See here for more details

Surf Nation

Whether you're just discovering surfing or a weather-beaten pro, Alex Wade's book Surf Nation is absolute required reading. A phenomenal and comprehensive celebration of surfing here in the UK. Buy Surf Nation at Amazon