My approach may sound to simple and low tech for many, but, we take a beach bag that zips or snaps closed. We then tie a simple string (really a very small rope) around the bag and to our beach chair.

Yes it is true that anyone can untie an run away, but, there are lots of people on the beach. You make friends with your beach mates. No one is going to stop, untie, inspect your bag and then run away with it. The simple fact that there is something to slow down a potential thief is usually good enough.

Next I have a CO hat that has a small zipper pocket. It is just big enough for my drivers lience, reduced copy of passport , credit card and a few dollars. If you keep track of your hat, no worry about stuff disappearing. The beach bag now only has keys, stuff and a reader or two.

Simple, inexpensive and effective in most cases + I have never seen anyone running down the beach with a beach bag dragging a chair! ( in SXM or any other beach that we have visited.)

Try the simple approach and " no worries" just be happy!
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