LEVELEVE Heavy Duty Folding Wagon
This thing is amazing to take to the beach you can carry all your must haves then when you get to a stopping place get the things out of the wagon and lay down & enjoy your comfy chair!
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Editor · Updated August 2026
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What I recommend
10 picks
YETI Rambler 18 oz Leakproof Bottle with Flip Chug Cap
I use this yeti rambler on the boat, I feel lost without it almost as if it’s attatched to me like my cell phone because it holds ice better than any cup I’ve ever had! It’ll keep ice all day and all…
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PRO-Z60 Metal Detector for Adults 16" Detection Depth Metal Detector
This is the absolute best metal detector for the beach as its waterproof coils make it perfect for close to the water! The things I find with this literally are amazing it’s paid for itself numerous…
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1325 lbs Large Magnet Fishing Kit
The exact 1325lb magnet we use for treasure hunting in Carlsbad. Tested on the jetty at Tamarack for old nails, fishing lures, and weird beach finds. Includes our rope + glove setup. Real picks, no…
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JBL Xtreme 5
I’ve used this plenty on the beach and on the boat and it’s very loud even when it’s windy and waterproof isn’t the word, this thing may as well take a swim with you and still be fine. It was…
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TOMLOV DM4W Microscope with Weighing Scale
I love to use this to look up coins and other items I’ve found with metal detector on beach or around beaches or crazy places inSan Diego! It’s amazing as you can see every little detail it’s awesome…
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YETI Roadie 60 Wheeled Cooler with Retractable Periscope Handle
I have taken this cooler to the beach numerous times and I literally won’t go back without it, no substitutions whatsoever. Keeps ice all day and usually all day/night long holds plenty of drinks for…
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Apple AirTag (2nd Generation)
These are wonderful and unlike most of the phones you can actually tell a difference in these newer ones! You can actually hear them , I lost my wallet under a pile of clothes in the back bathroom…
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Amazon Echo Show 11 (newest model)
The first thing I noticed about this Echo Show is that it makes itself useful without asking for much attention. It sits there on the counter or a shelf, and before long it becomes the place you…
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ELECOM NESTOUT Rugged Power Bank
This is the most durable power bank, and works quickly as well. It charged 2 phones all the way up and still had half a battery and stayed getting wet the entire day, I was completely shocked!
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