The summer is well and truly here, and many of us will be heading on our travels over the next few weeks. This is the time when we look for sea, sand, and plenty of relaxation. So, if you’re heading to the beach in the near future, you need to arrive stocked up. It isn’t just appropriate clothing you’ll need to take, though. There are some awesome tech gadgets on the market that you’ll definitely want to invest in.

Water-Resistant Phone

We rely on our smartphones to a ridiculous degree these days. If they get lost or they break, it’s literally like losing part of the family! Whether you agree with that statement or not, it’s obviously important to keep those phones safe. Nowadays, many new smartphones come with a water resistant ability. Notice how I didn’t say waterproof, though. Don’t go throwing your phone in water to test its capabilities. It will only withstand a certain amount, so be careful.

Underwater Equipment

We’re cheating with this one. Let’s go through the vast amount of gadgets that can help you when you venture underwater. We’ll start with Subwings – a watersports toy that lets you fly underwater and uniquely explore the ocean. While you’re doing that, you’ll want a GoPro camera to document everything that’s going on. What about a remote control submarine or nighttime scuba diving masks? The possibilities are vast.

Bluetooth Speaker

Many people like to listen to music while they’re on the beach. It’s no fun listening through a poor, powerless speaker on your phone, though. Headphones are great, but sometimes, you want the freedom to move around. That’s where a Bluetooth speaker can come in handy. Sync it with your phone, place it in the near vicinity, and your problem is solved. Spend more money, and you’ll normally end up with better sound quality. Don’t go annoying everyone else in the process, though!

E-Book Reader

You know what’s better than taking a book to the beach and lying in the sun? Taking 1000 books to the beach and lying in the sun. E-book readers have made this possible in recent years, offering fantastic battery life in the process. It’s up to you which brand you go for — Amazon’s Kindle has been particularly successful. Make sure you load it with books before you go away.

Solar Recharge Kit

If you’re spending a lot of time on the beach, this might just come in very handy. Many of the gadgets we’ve mentioned are powered through USB means. Mobiles, tablets, e-book readers and more require battery life in order to run successfully. What happens when it runs out, and you want to stay at the beach? That’s where a solar recharge kit can come in. For those days when you just don’t want to get out of the sun, this is for you.

All of these gadgets are awesome, and there are loads more out there you might be interested in. Be sure to research them before you go off on your travels.