Gadgets for a Day at the Beach

The NY Post published a great article the other day about perfect beach gizmos. We thought it was a fun idea, so we came up with our own list, and also threw in the ones mentioned in the NYP article. We hope you enjoy.

It’s summer. That means it’s time to slather on some suntan lotion, pack a lunch and head to the beach for a day of relaxation. But sitting on the beach all day with nothing to do can get a little tedious. So we’ve compiled a list of cool gadgets that fit perfectly for a day of laying out on the sand.

Having an iPod with you is a no brainer, but there’s always a lingering fear that you’ll accidently get it wet. The Atlantic Ego Ice Waterproof iPod Speaker System makes sure your iPod stays dry and protected. It’s tough Polycarbonate body is spill-proof, shatter-proof, waterproof, resistant to sea or pool water corrosion and it floats.

The days of baking in the sun for hours and hours on end with little or no sun protection is a thing of the past. That’s why the Oregon Scientific UV888 Personal UV Monitor is an important tool against the threat of skin cancer. You just set the monitor to your skin type and it will calculate how long you should sit out under the rays before the damage starts to set in. This bad boy will even update as the UV rays change throughout the day. Just set it once at the start of the day and you are good to go.

As your day progresses, it’s never fun having to get up and head to the boardwalk to grab a bite to eat. Why risk losing that great spot you carefully picked out earlier in the day? The Picnic Time 614-00-125 Activo Insulated Tote is roomy enough to pack in a few sandwiches, some drinks, and some snacks…with room to spare! Oh and it’s waterproof and insulated, too, so you don’t have to worry about your food getting wet or going bad.

After a few hours of listening to tunes on your iPod or reading a book, you might get a little bored. Why not grab a Cobalt Blue Nintendo DS Lite, by far the coolest portable gaming system on the market? There’s an amazing selection of games you can pick up for the DS, ensuring that you always have something different to play. It’s also lighter and thinner than the previous DS model, so it won’t take up much room in your tote bag. As the sun moves throughout the day, you can even adjust the screen brightness to cut down on the glare, allowing you to play games without constantly having to squint.

Of course, you’re going to want to remember your day at the beach by taking photos of you and your friends. With a regular digital camera there’s always the fear that it’s going to get dropped or fall into the water. Well, the Olympus Stylus 1030 puts those fears to rest. Not only is it shockproof, freezeproof and crushproof, it’s also waterproof. You can snap photos as deep as 33 feet underwater! And at 10.1 megapixels it’s great for taking vivid, hi res pics of ocean life.

If you want a bit more than a digital camera to capture your vacation, the Sanyo VPC-E1BL Xacti E1 Waterproof Camcorder is another fantastic product. Not only can you take 6 megapixel photos with it, you can also record 640×480 resolution video for up to an hour and 20 minutes. However, be aware that you can’t take this camcorder in water deeper than 5 feet.

Finally, if you have kids, you don’t want to have their day of fun in the sun ruined by pesky bug bites. Stinger Insect Repelling Waterproof Wristbands are colorful, long-lasting, little wristbands your kids can slip on so they don’t have to worry about getting bitten. They contain the the essential oils of citronella, geraniol and lemongrass and are DEET-free, so you no nasty toxic chemicals are involved.

This entry was posted by Daisy on Wednesday, July 9th, 2008 at 1:48 pm