Beach Gear

When you hear The North Face, you might think of jackets and snow gear. Maybe mountains. But what about the beach?

The very features that make The North Face apparel and bags ideal for hiking and camping are precisely what make them a great choice for sand and sea. Whether you're spending the day by the ocean or planning a beach vacation, check out these products designed to handle moisture, UV rays, wind, and more.

Sun Protection Clothing

TNF offers warm-weather apparel with UV protection built-in. From UPF rated shirts and hoodies to sun hats for the whole family, you'll find numerous lightweight, breathable options that help keep you protected outdoors.

Our Horizon Breeze Brimmer Hat is a best-seller with UPF 50 protection. It's proudly recommended by The Skin Cancer Foundation, earning their Seal of Recommendation for safe and effective UV protection. Available in several colors, it has a sweat-wicking sweatband and an adjustable cord plus a wide brim to help keep the sun off your face.

Our Sunriser series of tops and hoodies for men, women, and kids offer UPF 40+ protection with moisture management to help keep you dry and comfortable all day. Don't write off long sleeve designs just because it's summer. Long sleeve tops can actually be cooler than bare skin in intense sun if the fabric breathes well.

Quick Dry Options

Many of our tops and bottoms are made with quick-dry fabrics. While not truly swimwear, these are actually a great choice for spending time near water or for layering over swimwear. Cotton gets heavy when wet and can chafe with sand, so opt for a technical fabric instead.

Our Men's Action Shorts 2.0 are made with FLASHDRY-XD™ materials. They have an elastic waistband with drawcord for comfortable wear while walking by the beach.

The Boys' and Girls Amphibious Long-Sleeve Tee is ideal for older kids that want to spend time around water. It combines UPF protection with quick dry materials.

Don't forget our best-selling Class V collection of shirts, shorts, and hats that feature not only quick-dry materials, but also water-repellent finishes.

Wind Protection

Beaches are popular on hot days, but they can be windy places particularly during sunrise and sunset. Bring along one of our lightweight windbreakers for men and women. A light shell can block not only breezes, but also sea mist and they can often fit in a backpack.

Our Ridgelite Waterproof Jacket is an ideal choice because it is lightweight and packable yet waterproof and windproof.

Bags

The North Face offers a large selection of backpacks and while you can certainly bring along a pack to the beach, consider these options as well:

- Tote: A tote is a versatile choice for the beach thanks to the large open main compartment that allows you to pack everything from a towel and a jacket to a book, water bottle, sunscreen, and snacks.

- Duffel Bag: Our Base Camp Duffels are a great choice for the beach not only because they offer rugged durability, but also water-resistance. They can also be carried like a backpack when you want your hands free.

- Water Bottle Holder: Our Borealis Water Bottle Holder is perfect when you need a hands-free way to hold your water bottle and just the essentials like your phone.

Sandals

Of course you can't head to the beach in a pair of laced up hiking boots. Check out our selection of sandals for the whole family including slides, flip flops, and even closed-toe shandals. If you prefer a water shoe, our Platte Canyon shoes are quick-drying and antimicrobial and have drainage holes.