Groovy gadgets to use at the beach

Beach Vault — $35

Keep your valuables safe when you head for a swim by using Beach Vault. This plastic device stores all of your special items underground to ensure your things won’t get stolen while having fun in the sun. Beach Vault is watertight that hides in the sand under a custom towel. 

Freestyle Audio headphones are totally waterproof so you can enjoy your tunes while at the beach or pool.

Waterproof iPod/iPhone case — $37.95

If you want to listen to music while taking a swim, the Ego Waterproof Sound Case is the way-to-go. The case is entirely waterproof and you can still navigate around your device while it’s in the case. 

Oregon Scientific Personal UV888A monitor — $37.17

This gadget keeps you informed of the UV index and temperature and lets you know the advised sun exposure time based on your skin type, current UV index, and sunscreen SPF you’re wearing. 

MyRadar Weather Radar

Stay up-to-date on the current weather patterns with an app like MyRadar. Downloadable from the App store, MyRadar sends you weather notifications to alert you when a storm is approaching. With this app, you can even check the weather radar in different parts of the world.

The Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5 is a wonderful option when you want to snap underwater shots up to 43 feet below the water’s surface. This camera retails for $399.99.

Another great underwater camera is the GoPro Hero3, capturing video and photos. GoPro’s underwater devices’ prices range from $199.99 to $399.99.

BioLite CampStove — $130.00

Cook a tasty seaside meal with this stove. It doesn’t use petroleum. While you’re cooking, this device converts heat into electricity to charge your phone. BioLite CampStove retails for $130.00.

iPhone fan — $5

Beat the heat with a portable $5 fan that is compatible with iPhones. 

UVSunsense Sunscreen — $5.99

This sunscreen helps you monitor your sun exposure, where users wear a purple wristband that turns brown when you need to reapply. It notifies that you have maximized your sun exposure when it turns yellow.