Beach & Boat Day Packing List for Lebanon

From Tyre in the south to Batroun and beyond, Lebanon's coast is made for long days on the sand and the water: swimming, boat trips, paddleboarding and sunset swims. What ruins those days is not the sun — it's a wet phone, a salt-crusted wallet or car keys at the bottom of the sea. A waterproof bag solves all three.

Put these in the waterproof bag

• Phone (in a small pouch inside the bag, as a backup) and a power bank
• Car and house keys — a lost key on a boat is a day-ender
• Wallet, cash and ID
• Sunscreen and lip balm — sealed so nothing leaks onto electronics
• Sunglasses in a case
• A dry change of clothes or at least a dry top and underwear
• A small microfibre towel — packs small and dries quickly

Keep these outside the bag

• Water and snacks — you'll want them within reach
• Life jackets and safety gear — never packed away on a boat
• A hat and a cover-up
• A bag for rubbish — pack it out

Sand and salt

Sand and salt crystals are a closure's worst enemy: they stop a roll-top sealing properly. Wipe the mouth of the bag before you roll it, rinse it with fresh water after salt exposure and let it dry fully before storing — see how to test, clean and store a dry bag.

Choosing the right bag for the day

For a swim-and-sunbathe day, the Rihla 5L holds phone, keys, wallet and sunscreen and slings across your body on its detachable strap. For a full boat day with towels, spare clothes and a camera, the 15L has more room. Our size guide helps you decide.

Wearing the bag across your body on a boat means it can't slide off or get kicked into the water, and it's the first thing to grab if you swim. Read more in our waterproof shoulder bag guide.