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How To Pack the Perfect Swim Bag

June 19, 2017 by Jennifer Dawn Oliver Shelton

This post may contain affiliate links. Read my disclosure policy here.

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It’s summertime! For many families, that means repeated trips to the pool, lake, water park, splash pad, and maybe even the beach… so keep reading to find out how to pack the perfect swim bag.

This post is sponsored, so extra thanks for reading and sharing.

How To Pack The Perfect Swim Bag - Including Your New Favorite Essential

Hi, I’m Jennifer from the blog The Life of Jennifer Dawn. Today I’m excited to share with you a list of essentials that’ll have you super prepared for a splashing good time with the kids this summer. I’m also sharing information about acQuaMD. It’s a summer essential that you may not have heard of, but you are certainly going to want for your pool bag.

My kids love cooling off during the hot summer months with any activity that involves getting wet. From trips to the pool to just running through the sprinklers in the yard, they’re huge fans of playing in the water. Is the same true for your kids? Do they have a favorite water activity? For my kids, it would be going to swim in their Mamaw Deanna’s pool. It’s a water adventure that always makes for a fun-filled day!

Jennifer Dawn's kids swimming in the summer

Sometimes the task of packing everything I need for a day by the water with kids feels daunting, though. Can any other moms relate? And it never fails that something always gets forgotten. The day we forgot goggles for my daughter who is terrified of getting water in her eyes was not the best day. Then there are those times when you just want to be spontaneous and not lose a second of sunlight worrying about what to pack. You’d just like to load the kids and go when the mood strikes for a swim.

Why not keep a bag of essentials you know you’ll need packed and ready to go?

Sure you may have to restock a few items and throw in some fresh snacks, but having your go-to items already packed in a large bag makes those water outings less overwhelming. Grab a tote to pack what you can now, and you’ll have your pool bag prepped and prepared for whatever summer brings your way! Whether you’re headed to the beach or off to make a splash in the pool, here are some essentials you’ll want to consider putting in that bag.

Packing The Perfect Swim Bag

Pool Bag Essentials For Families

Tote bag
This one is pretty self-explanatory. You’ll want a large bag that’s waterproof or at least water-friendly. Bonus points for plenty of pockets!

Swimsuits, Cover-ups, and Extra Clothes
Most times I already have the kids in their swimsuits when we arrive. If we have to make a stop on the way, then the cover-ups really come in handy. A sundress for girls and a t-shirt for boys make great cover-ups. The cover-ups can even double as their change of clothes when the water fun is done. Oh, and keep an extra swimsuit packed. You can never be too prepared with kids.

Towels
Make sure to pack plenty of towels. If seating isn’t available at your destination, an extra towel can come in handy as a place to sit.

Sun Protection
Don’t forget, sunscreen, sunglasses, hats, and lip balm with SPF. Also, pack a container of aloe just in case someone gets a little too much sun.

Small first aid kit
Fill a pouch or small container with band-aids, antibiotic ointment, itch cream for bug bites, and anything else you might need. I think we moms all know how “magical” a simple band-aid can be for those ouchies.

Flip-flops
There will be times when the kids will want to take a break from swimming and these will really come in handy.

Hair Ties, Face Wipes, and Brush/Comb
These items are great to have on hand for freshening-up and managing wet hair. If you take a break for lunch or snack, you’re especially going to want those face wipes.

Goggles, Inflatable Floaties, and Life Jackets
Depending on your kids’ ages and swimming abilities, you may or may not need these. It doesn’t hurt to have them handy, though.

Water bottles and Snacks
Few things spoil the fun of an outing quicker than a hungry or thirsty kid. Keep them hydrated and full with bottled water and healthy snacks.

Plastic Bags
These can serve multiple purposes. Store your phone, cash/card, ID and valuables in one to keep them safe and dry. You can also use one for garbage and another for wet suits and towels. Use the plastic bags that zip or repurpose grocery bags. You can even go the eco-friendly route and opt for reusable bags.

acQuaMD
acQuaMD is a new, innovative home care device that has been patented, pre-approved by the FDA, engineered, CE certified, and clinically tested to safely remove the water out of children and adult ears using ultrasonic vibrations. The acQuaMD also helps prevent swimmer’s ear and ear infections and equalizes ears during flights or after diving. It’s invaluable to have packed in your bag for those times when the kids get water in their ears.

Solve a problem that all mothers and fathers struggle with after putting their children in the pool–water in the ears and the complications it causes afterward. Until now there hasn’t been a good way to remove the water out of your ears. I remember my own mother putting drops in my ears when I was young to try to remove the water after a long day of swimming. It never worked! The acQuaMD is a safe, affordable, and effective solution.

How It Works

You can learn exactly how the acQuaMD works here and watch the acQuaMD video below for a quick overview…

It’s so easy to use that my daughter was able to use it on herself. Water in the ear is no longer a problem with this handy device.

Using acQuaMD

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Ready for a day at the pool or the beach? You will be now! Oh, and to make packing the pool bag even easier, I’ve created cute printable checklists, so you won’t miss a thing.

Swim Bag Checklists

Happy summer and happy swimming!

 

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How To Pack The Perfect Swim Bag - Including Your New Favorite Essential

 

Swim Bag Checklist - Perfect Pool Bag Essentials For Families

 

Disclosure: This post is sponsored by acQuaMD.
Written by 5 Minutes for Mom contributor Jennifer Dawn. Jenn blogs about living a beautiful and creative life at The Life of Jennifer Dawn.

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358 Comments

  1. Joanne says

    July 19, 2017 at 3:59 pm

    Always packing our sunscreen, towels, bug spray!

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  2. Sandy Dorsey says

    July 19, 2017 at 3:57 pm

    Sunscreen, Towels, Water, Snacks

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  3. Erica L Goetz says

    July 19, 2017 at 3:24 pm

    Sunscreen, sun hat, snacks, like granola bars, extra set of dry clothes, towel, wipes 🙂

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  4. krystal wethington says

    July 19, 2017 at 3:17 pm

    Sunscreen and extra clothes

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  5. Samantha says

    July 19, 2017 at 2:16 pm

    I pack my sunscreen, sunglasses, and a towel.

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  6. Sarah Mayer says

    July 19, 2017 at 1:33 pm

    Towels, sunscreen, sunglasses, lipgloss, bottle of water and phone charger.

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  7. Daniel G. says

    July 19, 2017 at 1:26 pm

    Sunglasses and sun screen

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  8. Philip Lawrence says

    July 19, 2017 at 1:02 pm

    I always pack a pair of sunglasses, suntan lotion and a book in my swim bag.

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  9. Melissa C says

    July 19, 2017 at 12:33 pm

    Sunscreen, camera, towel are a few things in my bag

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  10. Kari says

    July 19, 2017 at 11:55 am

    Sunscreen and swim diapers

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  11. heather c says

    July 19, 2017 at 11:50 am

    Sunscreen, goggles, drinking water, towel, baby powder, book, floppy hat and sunglasses.

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  12. Keri justice says

    July 19, 2017 at 11:41 am

    My pool bag essentials include sunscreen, towels, sunglasses, and a first aid kit!

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  13. Vicki D. says

    July 19, 2017 at 11:22 am

    Sunglasses, sun screen, and beach towels are a must! If I have small children with me, I also pack a cooler with cold drinks.

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  14. billie beal says

    July 19, 2017 at 11:21 am

    with kids you need to make sure you are covered , sunscreen snacks clothes games toys ….

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  15. DanV says

    July 19, 2017 at 11:11 am

    Sunscreen, towels, snacks, goggles and swim toys

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  16. Breanna Pollard says

    July 19, 2017 at 10:49 am

    I PACK EXTRA CLOTHES, TOWELS, SNACKS, DRINKS, SUNSCREEN, AND TOYS.

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  17. Robert says

    July 19, 2017 at 9:10 am

    extra pair of dry under garments

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  18. Debbi Wellenstein says

    July 19, 2017 at 8:38 am

    We always pack sunscreen, water, snacks, games for the kids, and books.

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  19. Colette says

    July 19, 2017 at 8:29 am

    I always pack, water, Sunscreen, shades, blankets, and snacks

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  20. lisa beazley says

    July 19, 2017 at 8:23 am

    towels and snacks

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  21. Buddy Garrett says

    July 19, 2017 at 8:23 am

    I pack lip gloss and a towel.

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  22. Inez Cegelis says

    July 19, 2017 at 8:19 am

    I pack all the necessary stuff first, towel, water, sunscreen. Then I throw in a great book, something trashy or fantastical is great for a day enjoying the sun.

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  23. Kerry p says

    July 19, 2017 at 7:13 am

    I always pack sunscreen, apples, bottled water and pool passes!

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  24. SHAYNA BROOKMAN says

    July 19, 2017 at 7:03 am

    I ALWAYS PACK LOTION AND SUNGLASSES 🙂

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  25. Erica B. says

    July 19, 2017 at 5:25 am

    Gotta have lotion.

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  26. Crystal F says

    July 19, 2017 at 5:19 am

    We always pack, towels, sunblock, sunglasses and a few snacks. Thank you!

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  27. donna porter says

    July 19, 2017 at 4:28 am

    I always pack sunscreen, sunglasses, towels and lots of water…

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  28. Leah Shumack says

    July 19, 2017 at 2:48 am

    I always take a towel and sunscreen and usually have a snack for the kids too!

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  29. AEKZ2 says

    July 19, 2017 at 1:22 am

    I pack sunglasses, a towel, sunscreen, phone, and wallet.

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  30. Brooke Allen says

    July 19, 2017 at 1:17 am

    Swimsuits… usually we remember our towels, but I admit that we’ve forgotten them before… oops!

    We usually wear flip-flops there.

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  31. Tim Moss says

    July 19, 2017 at 12:57 am

    I don’t swim so I guess I don’t pack anything.

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  32. Erin M says

    July 19, 2017 at 12:38 am

    I can’t leave without sunscreen, towels, my kindle and water.

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  33. Lisa says

    July 19, 2017 at 12:25 am

    I always pack sunscreen and goggles.

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  34. Christian Alejandroe says

    July 18, 2017 at 11:32 pm

    Sunscreen and sunglasses are a must for me or else I will have a bad time.

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  35. Stephanie Liske says

    July 18, 2017 at 11:28 pm

    Sun Screen and my Sun Glasses. 🙂

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  36. Michelle H. says

    July 18, 2017 at 10:48 pm

    I always bring sunscreen, sunglasses, bottled water, and snacks.

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  37. Lisa L says

    July 18, 2017 at 10:42 pm

    I pack towels, clothing, snacks, goggles, swim cap, swim shoes, 3-In-1 Shampoo, Conditioner and Body Wash, water bottles and books

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  38. lea says

    July 18, 2017 at 10:40 pm

    I always carry sunscreen, lipbalm and baby wipes!

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  39. Lesley F says

    July 18, 2017 at 10:40 pm

    I always pack suntan lotion, sun glasses, water, snacks, blanket and flip flops

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  40. Trisha McKee says

    July 18, 2017 at 10:31 pm

    What do I pack in my swim bag? A book and Red Bull.

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  41. Julieh says

    July 18, 2017 at 10:05 pm

    I always pack sunscreen and a hat in my swim bag.

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  42. Breanne says

    July 18, 2017 at 9:34 pm

    Sunscreen, a towel and sunglasses

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  43. Alexandra Welch says

    July 18, 2017 at 8:33 pm

    Flip FLops and sunscreen!

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  44. Jerry Marquardt says

    July 18, 2017 at 8:32 pm

    Always, and I mean always, have some sunscreen packed, especially on cloudy days when the burning rays shine right through.

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  45. Jaclyn Reynolds says

    July 18, 2017 at 7:59 pm

    Sunscreen, sunglasses and water!

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  46. Austin H. says

    July 18, 2017 at 7:28 pm

    Trail mix, tissues, sunscreen and a towel.

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  47. allison says

    July 18, 2017 at 7:28 pm

    snacks and water! Thanks so much for the chances to win.

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  48. Tricha says

    July 18, 2017 at 6:36 pm

    suntan lotion and a floppy hat

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  49. Amity J says

    July 18, 2017 at 5:32 pm

    always pack flip flops

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  50. Jennifer H. says

    July 18, 2017 at 4:27 pm

    That would be sunscreen and towels.

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  51. Bryanna P. says

    July 18, 2017 at 2:16 pm

    Dry clothes and snacks!

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  52. Ed says

    July 18, 2017 at 2:14 pm

    SPF and a towel!

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  53. Tammie Venne says

    July 18, 2017 at 1:07 pm

    I always pack sunscreen, towel, extra clothes and water bottles

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  54. Darren Scrubb says

    July 18, 2017 at 12:47 pm

    Hat and towel

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  55. Jae Park says

    July 18, 2017 at 11:36 am

    We always pack sunscreen, hats, towels and drinks. Thanks!

    Reply
  56. Amanda lea says

    July 18, 2017 at 11:34 am

    Essentials: Floties, sunscreen, water and wine!!

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  57. Kathy Pease says

    July 18, 2017 at 9:54 am

    I always pack sunscreen and sunglasses

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  58. Betty S says

    July 18, 2017 at 8:13 am

    We pack, sunscreen, snacks, towels and more snacks

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  59. Kim H says

    July 18, 2017 at 6:37 am

    I always pack tylenol and snacks

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  60. Jessica M says

    July 18, 2017 at 2:23 am

    Sunscreen, water, lip balm and snacks 🙂

    Reply
  61. Stephanie Larison says

    July 18, 2017 at 1:02 am

    Sunscreen is a must! We also pack snacks for the kids.

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  62. KIm says

    July 18, 2017 at 12:58 am

    That’s a large swim bag!!! I’ll just take a book.

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  63. Candy Cermak says

    July 18, 2017 at 12:26 am

    I pack sunglasses, sunscreen, water bottle, snacks, etc.

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  64. Erin Daly says

    July 18, 2017 at 12:17 am

    With three kids my swim bag is always stuffed to the limit with towels, dry swim shirts for when they get cold, swim goggles, sunscreen, water bottles and lots of snacks. It ends up looking like I am packed for a several day vacation then just a short trip to the lake 🙂

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  65. Carolyn Daley says

    July 17, 2017 at 10:51 pm

    I always pack a towel, water, sunscreen, sunglasses, and sometimes a snack.

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  66. Jill Rivera says

    July 17, 2017 at 10:30 pm

    I pack water or ice tea, sun screen, sunglasses and plenty of towels.

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  67. Melissa Lane says

    July 17, 2017 at 8:19 pm

    Towels, Sun screen and a book!

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  68. kim keithline says

    July 17, 2017 at 8:06 pm

    I always take a towel, sunglasses, sunscreen water and some snacks with me in my pool bag

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  69. Danielle Magee says

    July 17, 2017 at 7:02 pm

    In my swim bag I always have sunscreen, snacks, drinks and towels.

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  70. Daniel M says

    July 17, 2017 at 6:01 pm

    sunscreen towels sunglasses books

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  71. Sara says

    July 17, 2017 at 2:51 pm

    Sunscreen is the most important item for this fair skinned family.

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  72. Denise C says

    July 17, 2017 at 2:11 pm

    We usually pack water, sunscreen, towels, goggles, and bug spray!

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  73. Joan Roth says

    July 17, 2017 at 10:45 am

    I always need a Blistix, a backup sunscreen and some extra cash.

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  74. Shane A says

    July 17, 2017 at 7:52 am

    We always pack snacks, allergy medicine and Frisbees.

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  75. Jane McGregor says

    July 16, 2017 at 10:47 pm

    Sunscreen, water, snacks!

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  76. Nancy Bowers says

    July 16, 2017 at 9:57 pm

    A towel, a comb, my keys, lotion and a snack or change.

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  77. Brittney House says

    July 16, 2017 at 9:18 pm

    I usually pack sunglasses, sun screen and sandals.

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  78. elizabeth miller says

    July 16, 2017 at 7:04 pm

    In our swim bag, we always have sunscreen, towels, handrags, eyewash, goggles, and some small snacks. We often have a few tissues as well for watered noses and water in the ear.

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  79. Jodi says

    July 16, 2017 at 5:25 pm

    I always have sunglasses and forget everything else

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  80. Sadie B. says

    July 16, 2017 at 3:58 pm

    We have towels, sunscreen and toys in our swim bag.

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  81. Wendy McBride says

    July 16, 2017 at 1:55 pm

    Towels, sunblock, extra clothing and snacks!

    Reply
  82. Kimberly Hilbert says

    July 16, 2017 at 10:36 am

    I always pack sunscreen and hair ties.

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  83. Sarah Cool says

    July 16, 2017 at 3:04 am

    Sunblock, hair ties and snacks!

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  84. Jenette says

    July 16, 2017 at 12:39 am

    I always pack towels, extra clothes and small snacks.

    Reply
  85. Janine Hwang says

    July 15, 2017 at 9:35 pm

    I always have a towel, sunscreen, sunglasses, hat, change of clothes…

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  86. Cassandra D. says

    July 15, 2017 at 5:50 pm

    Sunscreen and a water bottle.

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  87. Billie Rowell says

    July 15, 2017 at 5:26 pm

    Towels, bottles of water, sunscreen, change. Thanks for the chance to win.

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  88. Robin says

    July 15, 2017 at 5:08 pm

    I always have towels and sunscreen.

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  89. S Riches says

    July 15, 2017 at 4:31 pm

    I always bring bottled water and bug spray.

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  90. sylvia says

    July 15, 2017 at 3:22 pm

    sunscreen, towels, and bottles of water

    Reply
  91. Heather Hollands says

    July 15, 2017 at 9:55 am

    Sunscreen is the most important. Also, towels and water.

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  92. susan smoaks says

    July 15, 2017 at 9:44 am

    i have to have a cover-up and sunscreen. i also like to have a big hat, sunglasses, water and a magazine.

    Reply
  93. Kristi C says

    July 14, 2017 at 6:08 pm

    I have to have sunscreen and a book.

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  94. Francine Anchondo says

    July 14, 2017 at 10:22 am

    Sunscreen, towels, bottle water and snacks.

    Reply
  95. KENNETH OHL says

    July 14, 2017 at 6:42 am

    water, sunscreen, sunglasses

    Reply
  96. Teresa A Thompson says

    July 13, 2017 at 2:48 pm

    Towels and sunscreen are always a must.

    Reply
  97. Nicole C says

    July 11, 2017 at 11:49 am

    I always pack towels and sunscreen.

    Reply
  98. Tom Bellamy says

    July 11, 2017 at 11:05 am

    Sun block, water and towels.

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  99. Erin McSweeney says

    July 10, 2017 at 11:26 pm

    goggles and beach towel

    Reply
  100. crystal mccord says

    July 10, 2017 at 8:35 pm

    First aide kit (My kids always manage to hit the concrete sidewalk), snacks, SPF, wet wipes, and water.

    Reply
  101. Meredith Brooks says

    July 10, 2017 at 7:54 pm

    Sunscreen, Water & Snacks

    Reply
  102. Chao Yeh says

    July 10, 2017 at 6:28 pm

    I always pack sunscreen, water, towels, and bathing suit in my swim bag.

    Reply
  103. Jessica Lodge says

    July 10, 2017 at 5:32 pm

    Water, towels, sunscreen, and sunglasses.

    Reply
  104. Davina says

    July 10, 2017 at 5:12 pm

    Sunscreen, water, snacks & sunglasses!

    Reply
  105. CLAUDIA DAVIS says

    July 10, 2017 at 1:49 am

    I always pack sunglasses, a towel, sun screen, and flip flops.

    Reply
  106. Krystyna says

    July 8, 2017 at 3:18 pm

    Bottle

    Reply
  107. Angela Thorpe says

    July 7, 2017 at 11:38 am

    Sunscreen, bathing suit, books and towels.

    Reply
  108. Aimee says

    July 7, 2017 at 10:22 am

    I always bring Gatorade for drinks to the beach

    Reply
  109. crystal porter says

    July 5, 2017 at 9:07 pm

    Towel, sunscreen, water, snack

    Reply
  110. Chelsea Amanda says

    July 5, 2017 at 6:30 pm

    I always bring towels, water bottles and sunscreen. Oh and chapstick

    Reply
  111. Barbara Long says

    July 5, 2017 at 10:08 am

    My beach bag must-haves include a beach towel, sunscreen, lip balm, sunglasses, hat and a book to read.

    Reply
  112. Leslie Davis says

    July 4, 2017 at 8:12 pm

    sunscreen and sunglasses.

    Reply
  113. Candace Miller says

    July 4, 2017 at 7:42 pm

    I always pack a diaper to hide my keys.

    Reply
  114. Annie says

    July 4, 2017 at 1:58 pm

    Always ice water for drinking, $1 for each person consessions (no outside food allowed) and dry clothes for after.

    Reply
  115. Kelly Grant says

    July 4, 2017 at 1:54 pm

    towel, waterproof sunscreen and snorkel/googles.

    Reply
  116. Caryn Coates says

    July 3, 2017 at 6:13 pm

    Sunglasses, sunscreen and snacks and water

    Reply
  117. Lauren says

    July 3, 2017 at 4:54 pm

    I always pack sunscreen and a coverup dress in my swim bag!!

    Reply
  118. Wanda B says

    July 3, 2017 at 4:43 pm

    I always pack a nose clip, otherwise I feel like I’m drowning.

    Reply
  119. Donna Blackmore says

    July 3, 2017 at 3:49 pm

    Sunscreen and Sunglasses

    Reply
  120. Paol Trenny says

    July 2, 2017 at 10:47 pm

    I always have sunscreen, lip balm, towel, first aid, water/snack, and sunglasses.

    Reply
  121. Leela says

    July 2, 2017 at 4:47 pm

    I always pack towels and a change of clothes.

    Reply
  122. Cheryl says

    July 2, 2017 at 4:16 pm

    I always pack snacks and bandaids in my swim bag. Makes the day go smoother.

    Reply
  123. clynsg says

    July 2, 2017 at 11:41 am

    The major items are sunscreen, towels, and cover-ups.

    Reply
  124. Michelle Levine says

    July 1, 2017 at 5:34 pm

    I always pack sunglasses and a beach towel.

    Reply
  125. Soniap says

    July 1, 2017 at 4:09 pm

    Always sunscreen, snacks and sunglasses

    Reply
  126. Sari O. says

    July 1, 2017 at 4:01 pm

    A towel and a book

    Reply
  127. erica hall says

    July 1, 2017 at 3:43 pm

    Cell phone charger, first aid kit and a good book.

    Reply
  128. S. Whittle says

    July 1, 2017 at 11:54 am

    I always pack sunscreen and a hat.

    Reply
  129. Birdie Skolfield says

    June 30, 2017 at 10:33 pm

    I always pack sunscreen String sheese and juice boxes

    Reply
  130. Doris Humber says

    June 30, 2017 at 8:15 pm

    I always pack sunscreen & lip balm.

    Reply
  131. al says

    June 30, 2017 at 7:52 pm

    Sunburn spray

    Reply
  132. Rachel says

    June 30, 2017 at 2:20 pm

    Sunscreen! and snacks

    Reply
  133. caroline m. says

    June 30, 2017 at 11:01 am

    I always pack a wet bag, some coconut oil to protect from the sun, some long sleeve pants / tops and big sun hats

    Reply
  134. Sara McAfee says

    June 30, 2017 at 10:38 am

    The AquaMD sounds like a genius device!

    Reply
    • Sara McAfee says

      June 30, 2017 at 10:41 am

      And I always have sunscreen. There’s never enough sunscreen.

      Reply
  135. Sally Gearhart says

    June 30, 2017 at 10:23 am

    I always pack towels, sunscreen, snacks, drinks and a first aid kit. It never fails that someone falls down or blisters from the bottom of the pool. Snacks are a must with my group too, they are always hungry!

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  136. Kelsey vinson says

    June 29, 2017 at 11:02 pm

    Sunscreen and water

    Reply
  137. Samantha Martin says

    June 29, 2017 at 8:53 pm

    Sunscreen and water bottles

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  138. Nancy says

    June 29, 2017 at 3:32 pm

    I always pack a towel and drinking water.

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  139. Tiffany Brewster says

    June 29, 2017 at 11:53 am

    I always pack sunscreen and a towel.

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  140. Elle says

    June 29, 2017 at 11:30 am

    I always pack cold/frozen water bottles, sunscreen, sunglasses, tissues and snacks.

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  141. Ami B says

    June 29, 2017 at 11:17 am

    I always have sunblock and bottles of water.

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  142. Angel Heaps says

    June 29, 2017 at 8:47 am

    i always pack a towel, sunscreen, sunglasses, and a bottle of water

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  143. Shirleyp says

    June 29, 2017 at 7:53 am

    Sunscreen and a towel bathing suit

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  144. Laurie Nykaza says

    June 29, 2017 at 3:21 am

    I always pack in my bag sunglasses, a hat and lots of sun block too! We drink lots of water and some fresh fruits.

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  145. M. L. says

    June 29, 2017 at 1:41 am

    I always pack gallon size baggies for wet clothes, sun screen, baby powder (to help remove sand from skin), snack bars, and bottled water.

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  146. Amanda Hoffman says

    June 28, 2017 at 3:25 pm

    Sunscreen,cold drink/frozen water and camera

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  147. rick sawyer says

    June 28, 2017 at 12:04 pm

    snacks and drinks

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  148. Cheryl Sanders says

    June 28, 2017 at 11:55 am

    Baby wipes and extra towels

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  149. lori a butler says

    June 28, 2017 at 7:38 am

    bandaids and sunscreen

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  150. Jodi says

    June 28, 2017 at 12:03 am

    Depending on age of your child, I never forget to pack extra swim diapers. you never know when you’re going to need one in case #2 happens.. towels, cover ups, extra swimsuit, plenty of sunscreen (along with the tear free face kind) and lots of water to stay hydrated. Just because you’re in the water, doesn’t mean you don’t sweat a lot. Need to stay hydrated on those hot days.

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  151. adriana says

    June 27, 2017 at 11:29 pm

    sunscreen,umbrella,towel,snacks and water.

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  152. 409cope says

    June 27, 2017 at 7:18 pm

    I always pack my sunscreen and cover-up.

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  153. LILLIAN BROWN says

    June 27, 2017 at 3:59 pm

    I make sure to have a towel, sunscreen, band aids, water and snacks in my bag.

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  154. nicolthepickle says

    June 27, 2017 at 11:32 am

    I always pack sunblock and a towel.

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  155. Marie Moody says

    June 27, 2017 at 8:33 am

    I usually pack sunscreen, a few bandaids & bug spray. Along with our towels I pack a non-tangle comb along with my a small bottle of aloe vera wrapped in a small hand towel.

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  156. Anne Brabant says

    June 27, 2017 at 8:32 am

    I always have sunscreen, bug spray, towels and a change of cloths in my bag.

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  157. Pauline Milner says

    June 27, 2017 at 6:41 am

    I always pack ear plugs and goggles for the kids. Thanks for the great giveaway opportunity and for the information in your post.

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  158. Wendy R. says

    June 27, 2017 at 4:45 am

    I pack towels, high SPF sunscreen, snacks and water bottles.

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  159. Sara Estep says

    June 27, 2017 at 1:51 am

    I always pack sunscreen, towels and a small kit with band-aids/neopsorin.

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  160. Amber Hites says

    June 27, 2017 at 12:08 am

    Extra SPF, wipes, lots of snacks, some band-aids and a book. Lol

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  161. Robyn Bellefleur says

    June 26, 2017 at 11:25 pm

    I always pack a hair brush, a towel and sunscreen.

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  162. Florence Cochrane says

    June 26, 2017 at 11:21 pm

    Sunscreen, sunglasses, water and a towel.

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  163. Kyl Neusch says

    June 26, 2017 at 8:36 pm

    Sunscreen, water and flipflops.

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  164. Kerrie Mayans says

    June 26, 2017 at 7:24 pm

    I always pack sunscreen, towels and waterbottles in our beach swim bag.

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  165. Elizabeth Brooks says

    June 26, 2017 at 1:47 pm

    Water, mistet, sunscreen

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  166. Ann Fantom says

    June 26, 2017 at 1:46 pm

    I always pack sunshade, towel, sunglasses, etc.

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  167. carol clark says

    June 26, 2017 at 12:21 pm

    always pack sunscreen two pair of shoes and extra outfit and towels and wipes

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  168. Angela Williams says

    June 26, 2017 at 10:17 am

    I pack water, sunscreen, towels and sunglasses.

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  169. Marsha Arditti says

    June 26, 2017 at 7:51 am

    I always have sunscreen #60 and a towel.

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  170. Tricia Hope says

    June 26, 2017 at 1:43 am

    I have sunscreen,water,a book,sunglasses and frozen grapes.

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  171. Kayla Klontz says

    June 26, 2017 at 12:26 am

    I always pack towels, bug spray, sunscreen, and some kind of snack.

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  172. Dianna says

    June 25, 2017 at 9:57 pm

    I keep a little bit of cash in my swim bag, as well as a good book!

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  173. AD says

    June 25, 2017 at 9:31 pm

    My absolute minimum to pack in a swim bag is sunscreen, a hat, flip flops (definitely don’t want to pick up any groddy fungus or get cut), towel and a book.

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  174. Charity Banman says

    June 25, 2017 at 9:23 pm

    I always pack an extra swim diaper, sunscreen and snacks.

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  175. Aarone Mawdsley says

    June 25, 2017 at 9:13 pm

    a towel, sunscreen and water

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  176. Linda G. says

    June 25, 2017 at 7:45 pm

    I pack snacks , suntan lotion, and beach towels to name a few things.

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  177. Karry Knisley says

    June 25, 2017 at 7:23 pm

    I always pack sunscreen, water,snacks, towel and extra clothes

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  178. Rebecca w says

    June 25, 2017 at 6:10 pm

    Usually my kids forget a towel for swimming, so it is always good to have an extra towel.

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  179. Carly Daring says

    June 25, 2017 at 5:49 pm

    Our swim bag always has extra swim diapers, sun block, towels, and sunglasses!

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  180. Mary Cloud says

    June 25, 2017 at 5:33 pm

    Sunscreen and water are essentials.

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  181. Maritess says

    June 25, 2017 at 3:49 pm

    I never forget to pack sunscreen, water and a towel when going out in sun.

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  182. Stephanie R. says

    June 25, 2017 at 3:34 pm

    I always pack sunscreen, a towel, lip balm, sunglasses and a hat!

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  183. Juliee Fitze says

    June 25, 2017 at 1:55 pm

    I always pack sunscreen and plastic bags for wet suits.

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  184. Joseph Stowell says

    June 25, 2017 at 10:09 am

    Besides a great book and a large towel, sun block is always a must. Music is always nice if it doesn’t bother the people around you.

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  185. Emily R. says

    June 25, 2017 at 1:39 am

    I always pack sunscreen, a hat, a cover-up & something cold to drink.

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  186. shirley emitt says

    June 25, 2017 at 12:51 am

    A couple of things I pack are towels and sunscreen.

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  187. Jessica Wiebe says

    June 25, 2017 at 12:46 am

    I always pack lots of water, a healthy snack, sunscreen, sun glasses and a towel.

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  188. Julie bolduc says

    June 24, 2017 at 9:18 pm

    We pack sun screen and snacks

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  189. Jennifer Wright says

    June 24, 2017 at 6:45 pm

    I always take sunscreen, a water bottle, a towel, and a snack.

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  190. mary loveland says

    June 24, 2017 at 5:34 pm

    I would probably bring towels and pop and snacks.

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  191. Randi S says

    June 24, 2017 at 5:24 pm

    Sunscreen and towels. Keep it simple 😉

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  192. Carole D says

    June 24, 2017 at 5:03 pm

    I always have sunscreen and water.

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  193. Brenda Penton says

    June 24, 2017 at 2:53 pm

    I always pack ear drops , sunscreen (if swimming outside), and a towel.

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  194. Nicole Flynn says

    June 24, 2017 at 12:54 pm

    Some of the must-haves for my swim bag include a towel, bandages, a light snack in a baggie ( dry cereal, goldfish) and sunscreen.

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  195. Tabby72 says

    June 24, 2017 at 11:13 am

    Lots of sunscreen and some healthy snacks!

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  196. Carol says

    June 24, 2017 at 6:04 am

    I always have sunscreen and a towel

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  197. Karen DeVaney says

    June 24, 2017 at 4:50 am

    I always pack sunscreen a hat, sunglasses, water, a snack, and a book!

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  198. latoya says

    June 24, 2017 at 2:55 am

    I always have sunscreen and flipflops.

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  199. HEIDI C. says

    June 24, 2017 at 2:41 am

    My essentials are sunscreen, wipes, towels, toys, snacks and water, hats, plastic bags, phone and some money.

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  200. Tara Liebing says

    June 23, 2017 at 11:23 pm

    I always pack sunscreen. sunglasses and lavender oil and cotton balls.

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  201. Jessica Sage says

    June 23, 2017 at 11:13 pm

    I always pack a cover up, snacks, sunscreen and something to read

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  202. Elizabeth says

    June 23, 2017 at 8:56 pm

    I pack water, sunblock, and sunglasses!

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  203. kristen visser says

    June 23, 2017 at 4:13 pm

    In our swim bag we pack a towel, sun screen, water, wipes and snacks

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  204. Jonnie says

    June 23, 2017 at 1:39 pm

    I always pack sunscreen, towels, tissues, snacks and sunglasses

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  205. Nicole Ackerman says

    June 23, 2017 at 12:49 pm

    I always pack sunscreen, water, and a book!

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  206. Bruke B says

    June 23, 2017 at 8:15 am

    I always pack sunscreen, Chapstick, towels, snacks, drinks, hats and bandaids. Thanks

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  207. caroline m. says

    June 23, 2017 at 1:40 am

    a wet bag , coconut oil for sunscreen

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  208. Renee says

    June 23, 2017 at 12:02 am

    Twizzlers (never go without!)

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  209. Hayley says

    June 22, 2017 at 10:38 pm

    I always like to have sunscreen and chips for a snack.

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  210. Rhonda Y says

    June 22, 2017 at 10:04 pm

    I always pack sunscreen and baby wipes.

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  211. Angelica Dimeo says

    June 22, 2017 at 9:20 pm

    swim diaper, sunblock, towels

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  212. Edye says

    June 22, 2017 at 8:40 pm

    Extra sunscreen and towels! 🙂

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  213. Peter G says

    June 22, 2017 at 4:26 pm

    Towel, sunscreen, and goggles.

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  214. Julianne says

    June 22, 2017 at 3:38 pm

    Water bottle, towels, & sunscreen… What a good idea!

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  215. latanya says

    June 22, 2017 at 3:21 pm

    sunscreen and towels

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  216. Theresa Jenkins says

    June 22, 2017 at 11:14 am

    I try to keep it simple with towels, deodorant, and sunscreen, drinks and snacks for the little ones

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  217. Julie says

    June 22, 2017 at 3:11 am

    Sunscreen, a towel, and a magazine.

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  218. Adriana Flores says

    June 22, 2017 at 2:18 am

    Towel, sumscreen, sunglasses, lip balm & a hooded sweater since beaches get cooler in the late afternoon.

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  219. Jack B says

    June 22, 2017 at 12:40 am

    A couple must-packs are sunscreen and spare swimmer diapers

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  220. Cheryl Chervitz says

    June 21, 2017 at 11:55 pm

    Gotta have my sunscreen, towels, and umbrella, baby wipes.

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  221. Thomas Murphy says

    June 21, 2017 at 11:53 pm

    I pack sunscreen and a towel.

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  222. Katie Bellamy says

    June 21, 2017 at 11:10 pm

    i always have sunscreen, towels & a magazine in my beach bag!

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  223. Darcy Koch says

    June 21, 2017 at 10:51 pm

    Definitely sunscreen, towels, sunglasses, a book for reading, snacks, cell phone, and flip flops.

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  224. Crystal says

    June 21, 2017 at 10:38 pm

    Sunscreen, snacks, water bottle, and wipes.

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  225. Ashley F says

    June 21, 2017 at 9:56 pm

    Sunblock and sandals and sunglasses, of course, but also a little first aid kit with alcohol wipes, just in case.

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  226. Edith Rennes says

    June 21, 2017 at 9:36 pm

    I always carry bottled water.

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    • Edith Rennes says

      June 21, 2017 at 9:38 pm

      And a snack!!!!

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  227. Kaylee Fraser says

    June 21, 2017 at 9:30 pm

    Sunscreen, towel, dry clothes.

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  228. Jessica W. says

    June 21, 2017 at 9:09 pm

    I always pack towels, sunscreen, water and snacks.

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  229. Nannypanpan says

    June 21, 2017 at 8:47 pm

    Sunscreen, goggles and an extra suit

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  230. Anne Lehnick says

    June 21, 2017 at 8:00 pm

    Suncreen, towels, and water!

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  231. Denise B. says

    June 21, 2017 at 6:03 pm

    We have a pool right out the door. So, it’s mainly towels and sunscreen.

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  232. Kim Avery says

    June 21, 2017 at 5:46 pm

    I always make sure I have sunscreen in my bag. Also a tube of chapstick because my lips dry up n the sun whether I’m hydrated or not!

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  233. Cindy Merrill says

    June 21, 2017 at 5:28 pm

    I usually have a water bottle with iced tea in my Swim bag- it’s important to stay hydrated, especially during hot weather.

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  234. Susan Smith says

    June 21, 2017 at 4:43 pm

    I always pack are sunscreen, towels, sunglasses, snacks and a first aid kit!

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  235. David Hollingsworth says

    June 21, 2017 at 4:20 pm

    Sunscreen, towel, visors, bug spray, and sunglasses.

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  236. tara darity says

    June 21, 2017 at 4:13 pm

    I always pack towels, sunscreen and snacks!!

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  237. Lisa says

    June 21, 2017 at 3:41 pm

    I always make sure to pack sunscreen and some snacks.

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  238. Dawn Ballo says

    June 21, 2017 at 2:11 pm

    We always pack towels, sunscreen, snacks and plenty of water.

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  239. Judy hunting says

    June 21, 2017 at 2:03 pm

    I always pack sunblock, towel, a snack, bottle of water

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  240. Betsy Barnes says

    June 21, 2017 at 1:09 pm

    I always make sure I have SPF, wipes, water and small first aid kit in my beach bag.

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  241. Sheila Russell says

    June 21, 2017 at 12:38 pm

    Flip flops, Towel, Sunglasses

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  242. Marlene V says

    June 21, 2017 at 12:22 pm

    sunscreen, a hat, snacks and my phone

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  243. Bryan Vice says

    June 21, 2017 at 12:19 pm

    Always pack extra sunscreen and cold water in the cooler !

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  244. Tara O. says

    June 21, 2017 at 11:44 am

    I always pack sunscreen and lots of water!

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  245. elcane desir says

    June 21, 2017 at 11:35 am

    I always pack a cpr life mask in case of emergencies

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  246. Meghan says

    June 21, 2017 at 11:02 am

    Always sunblock and snacks

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  247. Christine Labelle says

    June 21, 2017 at 10:41 am

    We pack sunscreen, water, towels, and a !ot of beach toys. We love to go to the beach. The ocean is two hours away so we don’t go as often as we would like, but we love it when we do.

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  248. Noah Ramer says

    June 21, 2017 at 10:22 am

    I always pack juice boxes and sunscreen

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  249. Kim Hamilton says

    June 21, 2017 at 9:30 am

    Don’t forget the pail and shovel for the sand in case the water is a tad chilly!

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  250. marina says

    June 21, 2017 at 9:15 am

    I always have sunglasses and sunscreen

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  251. Robby Rob says

    June 21, 2017 at 9:10 am

    sunscreen, a towel, and water

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  252. Tiffany S says

    June 21, 2017 at 8:52 am

    I always pack sunscreen and a book.

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  253. Christopher Mason says

    June 21, 2017 at 8:15 am

    Goggles and Sunscreen

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  254. Kim Swan says

    June 21, 2017 at 8:04 am

    I have the children choose a book, for when they take breaks from swimming.
    If we swim at the beach, we bring a sun umbrella.

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  255. lorip says

    June 21, 2017 at 7:47 am

    sunscreen, sun glasses, and a book

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  256. Jen D. says

    June 21, 2017 at 7:20 am

    I always pack a beach blanket, sunscreen, sunglasses, water, snacks, towels, flip flops, and a hat in my beach bag.

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  257. Melissa says

    June 21, 2017 at 6:31 am

    i like to bring snacks, sunscreen, sunglasses, towel, water.

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  258. Lisa Brown says

    June 21, 2017 at 5:56 am

    sunscreen, sunglasses, water, a book

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  259. Kimberly O says

    June 21, 2017 at 5:44 am

    We always, always pack sunscreen as well as hats, towels and plastic bags for wet suits. Thanks

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  260. Sarah L says

    June 21, 2017 at 2:49 am

    subscribe email: slehan at myway dot com

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  261. shelly peterson says

    June 21, 2017 at 2:44 am

    I always pack sunscreen, snacks, water and towels.

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  262. Terra Heck says

    June 21, 2017 at 1:44 am

    I always pack sunscreen, bottled water, and protein bars. Thanks.

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  263. Amber says

    June 21, 2017 at 1:41 am

    I always pack sunscreen, towels and extra floaties!

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  264. Linda Bradshaw says

    June 21, 2017 at 1:38 am

    On my list is a towel, some sunscreen, a snack and some water.

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  265. heather s says

    June 21, 2017 at 12:15 am

    sunscreen, towel, bottled water

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  266. mike gismondi says

    June 21, 2017 at 12:03 am

    sunscreen and snacks are a must!

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  267. Sarah L says

    June 20, 2017 at 11:48 pm

    I swim indoors. I have a towel, a wet bag, goggles and my water bottle.
    Thanks for the contest.

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  268. tiffany lane says

    June 20, 2017 at 10:26 pm

    Goggles, Sunscreen, Lip Balm, and hair ties always in my bag

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  269. Melanie Hayes says

    June 20, 2017 at 10:26 pm

    Hats sunglasses water snacks, towels

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  270. Irene says

    June 20, 2017 at 10:18 pm

    Sunscreen, towel and water.

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  271. Rachel says

    June 20, 2017 at 10:15 pm

    I always pack sun screen, lip balm, bottled water and an extra pair of sunglasses in my swim bag.

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  272. Athena says

    June 20, 2017 at 10:08 pm

    towels for sure!

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  273. Barbara Montag says

    June 20, 2017 at 10:02 pm

    In my swim bag you will always find goggles, ear plugs and thongs.
    thank you

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  274. Andrea says

    June 20, 2017 at 9:17 pm

    Sunscreen, extra clothing, towels and water!

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  275. Marilyn Nawara says

    June 20, 2017 at 9:02 pm

    My bag always has sunscreen, chapstick, sunglasses and a towel.

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  276. jeremy mclaughlin says

    June 20, 2017 at 8:33 pm

    Water bottle and snacks,

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  277. Michelle C says

    June 20, 2017 at 8:27 pm

    I always pack sunscreen and lip balm!

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  278. Kelly D says

    June 20, 2017 at 8:06 pm

    I pack swim goggles and a towel.

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  279. Pam says

    June 20, 2017 at 7:57 pm

    I always pack extra underwear, a beach towel, moisturizer and wipes.

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  280. alexa says

    June 20, 2017 at 7:27 pm

    towel, sunscreen, hat

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  281. Kathy says

    June 20, 2017 at 7:20 pm

    SUnscreen and drinking water

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  282. Kim M says

    June 20, 2017 at 7:16 pm

    Sunscreen and sunglasses are always packed. Also something to drink.

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  283. Janet W. says

    June 20, 2017 at 6:12 pm

    I always pack sunscreen, towels, and snacks in our swim bag!

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  284. Dawn says

    June 20, 2017 at 6:04 pm

    Towels
    Sunscreen
    Goggles
    Water
    Snacks
    Wipes
    Lip balm

    Never considered first aid kit but I will now !

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  285. wendy hutton says

    June 20, 2017 at 5:53 pm

    I always pack towels, sunscreen, water and a change of clothes for the kids

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  286. Natalie says

    June 20, 2017 at 5:26 pm

    I always pack sunscreen, water bottle, towels and swim goggles in my swim bag!

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  287. Tainan Lu says

    June 20, 2017 at 5:24 pm

    I always have sunscreen in my swim bag

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  288. paige chandler says

    June 20, 2017 at 5:19 pm

    I always carry SPF and a hairbrush.

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  289. Elena says

    June 20, 2017 at 5:17 pm

    I pack sunscreen, towels and water bottles

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  290. Kelly Kimmell says

    June 20, 2017 at 5:16 pm

    I wouldn’t leave home without plenty sunscreen and lots of water.

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  291. Janet Woodling says

    June 20, 2017 at 4:52 pm

    Sunscreen, sunglasses, towels, cell phone, snacks and more. As you can tell I need a big tote bag!

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  292. Heather Swanson says

    June 20, 2017 at 4:52 pm

    I pack my water bottle & lip balm.

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  293. Sandy Klocinski says

    June 20, 2017 at 4:43 pm

    Cover ups. I figure it’s always useful having at least three cover ups – one for me, one to lend if anyone has forgotten, and a spare. These cover ups are all different: one is thinner for if it’s warm; one has a scoop back for if the weather’s nice, and so on. At least two pairs of goggles, one plain and one tinted (if you swim outdoors, it is best to be prepared for sun and cloud). As I have the wrong kind of face, I need big goggles which take more space. Goggles always have stupid names like Evil Babysitter or Crunchy Seahorse and the big ones make me look like a fly.

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  294. Lasonda says

    June 20, 2017 at 4:39 pm

    I pack a towel, sunscreen and flip flops.

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  295. Sarahjferg says

    June 20, 2017 at 4:32 pm

    I always pack sun screen and a cover up in my swim bag.

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  296. Dandi D says

    June 20, 2017 at 4:19 pm

    We don’t go swimming very much, but a towel and flip flops always seem to be in my bag.

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  297. nickie says

    June 20, 2017 at 4:19 pm

    Sunscreen, water and towel

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  298. Heather Arnould says

    June 20, 2017 at 4:12 pm

    Waterproof sunscreen and a towel.

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  299. Mita says

    June 20, 2017 at 4:04 pm

    I always pack sunscreen, Water, Snacks.

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  300. Clare O'Brien says

    June 20, 2017 at 4:02 pm

    I always pack sunscreen, a bathing suit, flip flops, and some fruity snacks.

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  301. Jessica To says

    June 20, 2017 at 3:54 pm

    I always have chapstick, wipes and sunscreen.

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  302. Margaret H says

    June 20, 2017 at 3:33 pm

    I always make sure I have swimming slippers or flip flops, a towel, sunscreen and a water bottle.

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  303. heather says

    June 20, 2017 at 3:08 pm

    I always pack a towel, brush, sun screen and sunglasses in my swim bag.

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  304. Kristie says

    June 20, 2017 at 2:39 pm

    Towels and sunscreen! 🙂

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  305. Alison Braidwood says

    June 20, 2017 at 2:33 pm

    I always have sunscreen, bug spray, a towel, a hat, and sunglasses.

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  306. mami2jcn says

    June 20, 2017 at 2:31 pm

    I pack sunglasses, sunscreen, and a towel.

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  307. Calvin F. says

    June 20, 2017 at 1:57 pm

    Definitely a hat, and goggles

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  308. Kim Henrichs says

    June 20, 2017 at 1:40 pm

    Sunscreen, coconut face wipes and after sun lotion are always there.

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  309. beth shepherd says

    June 20, 2017 at 1:38 pm

    I always pack sunscreen and water. Thank you!

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  310. Stephanie says

    June 20, 2017 at 1:24 pm

    I always pack a towel, sunscreen, and snacks!

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  311. Anne Derkat says

    June 20, 2017 at 1:17 pm

    I have sunscreen, towels, snacks.

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  312. Chantelle Daigle says

    June 20, 2017 at 1:07 pm

    With my pale skin, sunscreen is a huge must! A big beach towel and an umbrella for shade too 🙂

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  313. Amanda T says

    June 20, 2017 at 1:02 pm

    Sunscreen! And an umbrella for shade is great – plus snacks 🙂

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  314. Anita L says

    June 20, 2017 at 12:27 pm

    I always pack at least one towel and sunscreen.

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  315. Stephanie LaPlante says

    June 20, 2017 at 12:07 pm

    I always pack sunscreen and a towel.

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  316. Gina M says

    June 20, 2017 at 11:47 am

    I always pack sunscreen, sunglasses, pool toys, towels, googles, and water.

    Thanks for the chance to win!
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  317. Suzanne K says

    June 20, 2017 at 11:34 am

    I always pack sunscreen, SPF Chapstick, sandles, towel, coverup and waterproof key holder

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  318. kim says

    June 20, 2017 at 11:15 am

    I always have sunscreen, a towel, water, sunglasses and a hat.

    Reply
  319. Anne says

    June 20, 2017 at 11:15 am

    I always have sunscreen, lypsyl, hats, sunglasses, towels and snacks.

    Reply
  320. Laila I says

    June 20, 2017 at 11:06 am

    Always pack a lifejacket if the kids are young! and sunscreen

    Reply
  321. Margaret Smith says

    June 20, 2017 at 11:01 am

    Sunglasses, sunscreen, water, snacks and wipes.

    Reply
  322. Valerie Mabrey says

    June 20, 2017 at 10:39 am

    I always have towel, swim cap and snacks with water.

    Reply
  323. Julie Wood says

    June 20, 2017 at 10:38 am

    I must have sunscreen sunglasses, a hat for me and the kids, snacks.

    Reply
  324. dave says

    June 20, 2017 at 10:33 am

    I always have sunscreen

    Reply
  325. Barb W says

    June 20, 2017 at 10:31 am

    Gotta have sunscreen packed!

    Reply
  326. Marty says

    June 20, 2017 at 10:13 am

    Sunscreen, water shoes, and cereal bars.

    Reply
  327. Cynthia C says

    June 20, 2017 at 9:56 am

    I always pack water, sunscreen and a picnic lunch along with my kindle.

    Reply
  328. Elizabeth R says

    June 20, 2017 at 9:35 am

    I always pack 2 kinds of sunscreen, one for my face and one for the rest of me.

    Reply
  329. Meekyung says

    June 20, 2017 at 9:30 am

    Sunscreen, snack and water

    Reply
  330. Peggy Nunn says

    June 20, 2017 at 9:25 am

    I pack sunscreen, extra clothes, snacks, bottled water and something to read. The kids take what they want to play with.

    Reply
  331. Maria says

    June 20, 2017 at 9:05 am

    Snack is a must as soon as we leave house even if they ate – I”m Hungry ! Then I must have water and sunscreen.

    Reply
  332. Jeanna says

    June 20, 2017 at 8:39 am

    I always back hair ties, sunscreen, and snacks!

    Reply
  333. Kristin C says

    June 20, 2017 at 8:37 am

    Sunblock and sun hats are a must!

    Reply
  334. Kimmy Ripley says

    June 20, 2017 at 8:12 am

    Sunblock, towels, and sunglasses

    Reply
  335. Andrew GordonAdrienne says

    June 20, 2017 at 6:37 am

    suntan lotion and water.

    Reply
  336. Will G says

    June 20, 2017 at 6:34 am

    I always pack sunscreen and a towel.

    Reply
  337. Jay Jackson says

    June 20, 2017 at 6:30 am

    We always have sunscreen and snacks in our swim bag.

    Reply
  338. vickie couturier says

    June 20, 2017 at 6:23 am

    always snacks and drinks,,sunscreen ,towels and some bandaids and bug repellant

    Reply
  339. Annette says

    June 20, 2017 at 1:21 am

    Sunscreen and sunglasses are always in my swim bag.

    Reply
  340. Jaque Richards says

    June 20, 2017 at 1:06 am

    I always pack sun screen, lip balm and plenty of water. 🙂 Thank you.

    Reply
  341. Pamela Gurganus says

    June 20, 2017 at 12:26 am

    A couple things I always pack in my swim bag are water, snacks and sunscreen.

    Reply
  342. Cheryl says

    June 20, 2017 at 12:26 am

    I always pack swim goggles, beach towels, and sunscreen.

    Reply
  343. Danielle Wood says

    June 19, 2017 at 11:47 pm

    I always pack goggles, band aids, snacks and sunscreen

    Reply
  344. brandy says

    June 19, 2017 at 11:45 pm

    Sunscreen, anti-itch cream, and a few band-aids.

    Reply
  345. Anita Duvall says

    June 19, 2017 at 11:38 pm

    Of course we pack the beach towels, goggles and masks, and the occasional swim fin. Then there is the most important item, the sunscreen.

    Reply
  346. Robin Abrams says

    June 19, 2017 at 11:11 pm

    I always pack sunscreen, towels, Water, Snacks, extra clothes.

    Reply
  347. Mya Murphy says

    June 19, 2017 at 11:09 pm

    Chapstick, sunscreen, sunglasses… I don’t have much…

    Reply
  348. Steve Weber says

    June 19, 2017 at 11:02 pm

    I always have sunscreen, sunglasses, towels, water, snacks, books/magazines.

    Reply
  349. Fiona Mullins says

    June 19, 2017 at 10:31 pm

    I always pack water and sunscreen

    Reply
  350. HS says

    June 19, 2017 at 9:50 pm

    I always pack towels, snacks and water bottle.

    Reply
  351. Janel Jenkins says

    June 19, 2017 at 9:26 pm

    Love this! I literally just bought an Acquamd for my daughter 2 weeks ago because she usually gets ear infections after swimming and it’s already saved a trip to the doctor! It’s become and essential in the swim bag, along with the first aid kit and towel 🙂

    Reply
  352. barbg says

    June 19, 2017 at 9:25 pm

    I always pack easy non messy snacks because someone is always hungry.

    Reply
  353. Linda Svarovsky says

    June 19, 2017 at 7:26 pm

    Sunscreen, water and flipflops.

    Reply
  354. Stephanie Phelps says

    June 19, 2017 at 6:43 pm

    A couple of things I always pack are sunscreen, towels, extra clothes, and first aid kit!

    Reply
  355. Ellie Wright says

    June 19, 2017 at 6:39 pm

    I always have sunscreen and a towel.

    Reply
  356. amy stonger says

    June 19, 2017 at 6:10 pm

    I always have sunscreen, sunglasses, chapstick, towels, and water.

    Reply

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