Products for when you are out and about. The essential and the practical

Discover useful products for the outdoors whether it’s the beach, camping or an event. Here are some smart products to consider and some that are just useful.

A hands-free cooler with a wide opening to pack anything you want to keep cool and to which you can attach other things such as a wattle bottle.

Different sizes and colours at Uk.Yeti.Com £325.00

This has zippered exterior accessory pockets, a separate laundry compartment on the bottom, exterior straps for a yoga mat or longboard and long and short carry handles.

They are 100% leak proof, made from glass, stainless steel and Tritan and you can add a Binchotan charcoal water filter.

Black & Bloom from £14.95

Lightweight, quick-drying linen towels, suited for bath or beach. Derived from the fibres of the flax plant, the final textile is light, soft and refined, with a unique natural lustre.

Could also double up as a wrap in the evenings.

Naturally hypoallergenic, the silk travel pillow is ideal for travellers with sensitive skin or allergies and  the smooth texture helps dull and dry skin feel revitalised, reducing wrinkles and keeping your skin hydrated. 

The perfect blanket, small enough to fit into a jacket or bag, water repellent and puncture resistant.

It even includes ground stakes for windy conditions. 

Whether you are packing for an event or the beach, compression packing cubes will organise your stuff and save precious space.

They are becoming a cult holiday staple.

A foldable trolley is extremely useful if you’ve got much to carry to the beach.

Packed away into a storage bag and with all weather protection cover.

This is quick and easy to set up and since it is raised off the ground, does no damage and leaves no trace.

One of the sleekest head torches out there, this Black Diamond model is minimal, waterproof and robust.

Small enough to stash in your bag or pocket.

If you go slightly off route, it tells you. The intuitive maps tell you all you need to know about the landscape. Contour lines, water, paths and other important landmarks are available in three different map styles.

We’ve selected this particular model because you can fit it on a key chain so could be useful if you are out and about and need illumination to see your way home or find something in your handbag.

This cordless, portable and rechargeable light can be looped over a tree branch or hung on the awning of your tent

This is such a perfect camping and beach chair. It is low to the ground, comfortable to sit in and packs away easily.

It has handy flat feet for stability and has a hard armrest for additional support when getting out of the chair.

A changing robe is always useful when you are on the beach or wild water swimming.

The Snug by Cape Cove is snuggly and chic as well as being water-repellent and shower-proof with a variety of styles and colours

Small wall-mounted safes are also helpful if you travel regularly or find yourself feeling anxious about your home security. For example, say you go out for the day, and suddenly you worry that you’ve left the oven on or you haven’t locked your door correctly.

It alerts you to vehicles approaching from behind and improves daylight visibility for vehicles up to a mile away. Your pair it with your phone or Garmin device and it will indicate the position and speed of approaching cars.

These umbrellas claim they can cope with extreme conditions and if they’ve been tested in wind tunnels and against firehoses, then that’s pretty compelling.

You may think why do I need this when I can just access Google translate? The difference is you are not paying data roaming charges and it doesn’t involve your phone.