Beaches are (for the most part) incredible places to be.

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But you know what would make beaches even more incredible? Sidestepping all the little ~annoyances~ that come with going to the ocean. How do *you* do that?
For instance, while sand exists on this earth solely to fuck your phone's day up with scratches and nonsense, a simple solution = putting your phone in a sandwich bag or a waterproof case.

Worried about shifty characters going through your bag while you're out for a swim? Roll your valuables up in a diaper to deter them.

Maybe you just get the most out of your beach umbrella's lives by spraying Scotchgard on them.
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