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White sand and turquoise water at Whitehaven Beach

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Beach day out

Day outing · any

Whitehaven Beach, Australia · Photo: Slug69 · CC BY-SA 2.0 · source and crop details

A day out with swimwear and the essentials you will use. This preset leaves out overnight clothing and toiletries; check beach facilities and towel provision before you go.

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    Physical needs
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    Tasks
    3
    Services
    0
    Purchase gaps
    0

    Counts are checklist rows, not item quantities.

    Once you select a product, its gap is tracked with that product instead of counted here.

    Clothes

    • Socks

      Essential

      Pack enough for your laundry plan.

      Quantity: 1 per person

      1

    • Underwear

      Essential

      Pack enough for your laundry plan.

      Quantity: 1 per person

      1

    • Everyday tops

      Essential

      Choose comfortable clothes suited to your plans.

      Quantity: 1 per person

      1

    • Everyday bottoms

      Essential

      Choose comfortable clothes suited to your plans.

      Quantity: 1 per person

      1

    • Comfortable walking footwear

      Essential

      Choose footwear you can comfortably walk in for your trip.

      Quantity: 1 per person

      1

    • Sun hat

      Optional

      Choose a hat you use for your outdoor plans and expected conditions.

      Quantity: 1 per person

      1

    • Sunglasses

      Optional

      Bring sunglasses if you use them for outdoor time.

      Quantity: 1 per person

      1

    Health

    • Prescriptions and personal health items

      Essential

      Bring the medicines and health items you use, if any.

      Quantity: 1 per person

      1

    • First-aid supplies for your plans

      Optional

      Review the small first-aid supplies you already have and what your activities or operator require. Share a suitable kit where practical.

      Quantity: 1 shared

      1

    Tech

    • Devices and compatible chargers

      Essential

      Bring the devices you plan to use and their compatible chargers.

      Quantity: 1 per person

      1

    Documents

    • Travel ID and documents

      Essential

      Gather the identification and travel documents you need.

      Quantity: 1 per person

      1

    Before you go

    • Check itinerary and reservations

      Essential

      Review your itinerary and any reservations before leaving.

      Quantity: 1 shared

    • Check the forecast

      Essential

      Check the forecast close to departure and adjust clothing.

      Quantity: 1 shared

    • Check beach facilities

      Optional

      Confirm access, changing facilities, and towel provision for the beach you plan to visit.

      Quantity: 1 shared

    Toiletries

    • Sunscreen you use

      Optional

      Bring your usual sunscreen for the outdoor time you plan; follow its label instructions.

      Quantity: 1 per person

      1

    Beach

    • Swimwear

      Essential

      Pack swimwear for the water activities you selected.

      Quantity: 1 per person

      1

    • Towel, if one is not supplied

      Optional

      Confirm towel provision with your lodging or activity operator before packing one.

      Quantity: 1 per person

      1

    • Drinking water for the outing

      Optional

      Plan drinking water and refill access for the time you will be out.

      Quantity: 1 per person

      1

    Bags

    • Day bag, if useful

      Optional

      Use a bag you already own; a day bag is optional if you want one for your outing.

      Quantity: 1 per person

      1