By
Amelia Jerden,
the Strategist’s sleep writer, covering mattresses, pillows, and more.
She has been writing about sleep products since 2021, previously as a staff writer for Sleepopolis.
Bringing the right essentials makes any trip to the beach, pool, or lake much more pleasant — especially when dealing with elements like sun or sand. So because my fellow Strategist staffers are discerning packers, I polled them about what exactly they prioritize in a swim bag. Here, you’ll find all the gear our writers swear by for toting kids’ stuff, surfing, birdwatching, and every activity in between.
