Is it even a Seattle seaside bag if it does not have a feminist punk rock memoir stashed away in it?
If Household Feud requested contestants to guess the phrases most popularly related to a Seattle day on the seaside, “glamorous” would earn a buzzer—and doubtless some scoffs from the viewers, too. What may win the sport? Attempt “chilly.” Or “lively.” Possibly “sunburned.”
A very good many Western Washingtonians have Victorian-era contact with uncovered legs and at the very least one acquaintance who swims in 50-degree climate for enjoyable—so, naturally, we don’t luxuriate on the seaside fairly like individuals from sunnier climes. Our relationship with the water revolves round outside actions, like kayaking and clam-digging. Our relationship with the solar tends towards the distant. Our relationship with life tends towards the sensible.
And but, as quickly because the solar peeks out from behind our acquainted clouds, we flock to the seaside in droves—precise temperatures be damned. There’s no seaside day like a Seattle seaside day. Pack accordingly.
Miir All Day Straw Cup
$40
We get the hype for Seattle sweetheart, Stanley. However you gained’t need to struggle your fellow Goal buyers for this sleeker model from Wallingford-based Miir.
Sunproof Nourishing Lip Balm
$18
Draw a line within the sand between chapped and sun-kissed with a hydrating balm you’ll really wish to fish out of your tote.
Sunscreen is nice towards UV rays, however what can it do towards a bizarre chilly breeze on an in any other case pleasant July afternoon?
REI Co-op Sahara Shade Hoodie
$50
We aspire towards religiously reapplying sunscreen; this mild UPF 50+ REI sweatshirt gives protection immediately. And, sure, you will want that additional layer.
Do not simply defend your personal pores and skin—hold Seattle’s waterways in thoughts while you reapply.
BlueWater SPF 36 Watersport Sunscreen
$18 for 3.4 ounces
This exceptionally waterproof BlueWater sunblock constructed by and for lively Seattleites stays placed on pores and skin, holding eyes, delicate gear, and waterways protected.
SEE 55028 Polar Sun shades
$149
Squinting for a couple of motive? These oversize prescription sunnies improve the seaside studying expertise—not least as a result of they’ll enable you cover from small discuss.
Important Hydrating Tonic
$43
Interact in somewhat sensible self-importance, with out sporting make-up to the seaside: This mist offers pores and skin a recent, dewy look with lavender water straight from Orcas Island.
Unfold out in consolation—and in fashion.
Slowtide Premium Woven Fast Dry Seaside Towel
$45
Save the plush terry fabric in your lodge bathrobe. This ultra-thin towel from Slowtide packs small, dries quick, and, because of its smooth, fade-free velour entrance, nonetheless invitations some long-awaited sunning.
The Every part Cup
$24
Kiddos can throw sand within the works of probably the most well-planned seaside day. Morepeas snack cups “stop waste and tears over spilled snacks on the seaside,” per cofounder Allison Fadden.
Insurgent Woman: My Life as a Feminist Punk by Kathleen Hanna
$28
Fluffy seaside reads are all the time welcome on our shores. However Insurgent Woman: My Life as a Feminist Punk by Kathleen Hanna, founding member of Olympia band Bikini Kill feels infinitely extra Seattle.
The Luggage
It is bodily not possible to get 100% of the sand out of a canvas tote bag. Therefore, the recyclable plastic jelly tote.
Atomic Jelly Tote
$36
Tote Seaside baggage shouldn’t simply be washable. They shouldn’t want washing. This recyclable plastic choose from Ballard store Prism seems to be nice on and shakes out simple.
You actually cannot be too cautious in the case of holding valuables (books) dry.
Seattle Sports activities Explorer Dry Bag
$18
Pack something that actually shouldn’t catch a wave—or a raindrop—on this kayaker-approved Seattle Sports activities Explorer dry bag.
