The Shore
Pool Deck & Port Day Utility
Shade, a secure bag and protected electronics for the pool deck and long days ashore.
The Problem
Wind, water, and a long day ashore.
- 1
On the open deck, sea wind lifts towels, hats and loose items in seconds.
- 2
There's little shade by the pool, and the midday sun at sea is strong.
- 3
Sand, salt water, and splash zones are hard on phones.
- 4
Port days are long and hot, and buying bottled water ashore adds up.
The Kit
What to pack, and why.
Item 01
Zippered straw beach tote
Our pickGOLDTIMO zippered straw beach bag
Holds towel, sunscreen, book and phone for a day by the pool — and the zipper keeps everything inside when the deck wind picks up.
Pro Tip
Choose one with an inner zip pocket for your keycard so it never gets buried under the towel.
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Item 02
Women's packable wide-brim sun hat
Our pickFURTALK foldable wide-brim straw sun hat with chin strap
A wide brim shades face, neck and shoulders on a bright pool deck, and a packable crown survives being squashed in a suitcase.
Pro Tip
Pick one with an adjustable chin cord — sea breezes on the top deck will test any hat.
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Item 03
Men's packable sun hat
Our pickHome Prefer UPF 50+ wide-brim sun hat
A lightweight wide-brim hat with UPF 50+ sun protection and a breathable crown — cool on the pool deck, crushable for the bag on port days.
Pro Tip
Clip the chin strap behind your head when it's calm and pull it forward when the wind picks up.
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Item 04
Silicone beach towel bands
Our pickTowel Crabber silicone towel bands
Stretch bands that hold your towel to a lounger. They pack flat and won't snap like plastic clips.
Pro Tip
Wrap one around your bag strap so it's ready when you claim a lounger.
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Item 05
IPX8 waterproof phone pouch
Our pickRynapac Universal Waterproof Phone Pouch
Keeps sand and water out while you keep taking photos at the beach, on the water, and through the splash zone.
Pro Tip
Test it at home with a tissue inside before trusting it with your phone.
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Item 06
Collapsible travel water bottle
Our pickHYDAWAY 17oz Collapsible Water Bottle
Fill it on board before you head ashore, then fold it flat into a pocket once it's empty.
Pro Tip
Freeze a little water in it overnight for a cold drink by midday.
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The Port Day Essentials checklist
- Zippered straw beach tote01
- Women's packable wide-brim sun hat02
- Men's packable sun hat03
- Silicone beach towel bands04
- IPX8 waterproof phone pouch05
- Collapsible travel water bottle06
Next Kit
The Stateroom