Moles are on to something. Burying your stuff is the way to go. Photo: Beach Vault
Surfing means going to the beach year round. But enjoying the waves and enjoying the beach are two different things for the most part–meaning the optimum time of year to sit on the sand is when it’s warmest, during the summer.
In summer, beaches are packed. The more people, the higher the probability that ne’er-do-wells will seize an open opportunity to steal the diamond earrings or gold bars you carry with you for your average fun-in-the-sun beach day.
If you’re like me and you find yourself with no alternative except to bury your phone in the sand when no one’s looking to prevent theft, only to find sand has worked its way into even its smallest crevices, there may be a better way.
Beach Vault is like a time capsule for your valuables. It screws into the sand so that just the cap is exposed, and when you remove the cap you have a secret compartment where you can stash your stuff à la James Bond. Then, cover with a towel or sand, just be sure: 1) No one saw what you were up to and now knows where your stuff is (Beach Vault doesn’t have a locking mechanism), and 2) You don’t forget where your treasure is now buried.
