Beach equipment and means of conveyance

Abstract

This invention relates to beach equipment and the packing thereof for conveyance by a beach-goer to and from a beach. More particularly it provides a towel and a carrier for the towel and a pillow as well as other items that a beach-goer may wish to take with them. The invention may be provided in kit form, or as a beach bag assembly that comprises a wall of flexible sheet material, comprising first and second portions, said first portion being configured to define a beach towel and the second portion being configured to define an internal stowage space suitable for stowage of said first portion. The bag may have a removable carry strap attached for ease of carrying, for example over the user's shoulder.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A beach bag assembly, comprising: a wall of flexible sheet material comprising first and second portions, the first portion being configured to define a beach towel and the second portion being configured to define an internal stowage space suitable for stowage of said first portion. 
     
     
         2 . The beach bag assembly of  claim 1 , having attachment means whereby the first portion is detachably attachable to the second. 
     
     
         3 . The beach bag assembly of  claim 2 , having a flap arranged to cover the attachment means. 
     
     
         4 . The beach bag assembly of  claim 3 , wherein the attachment means is selected from zipper means, press stud means and buttons. 
     
     
         5 . The beach bag assembly of  claim 3 , wherein said second portion is configured to define a compartment having an access-giving opening. 
     
     
         6 . The assembly of  claim 5 , wherein said compartment is located to be externally adjacent said stowage space. 
     
     
         7 . The assembly of  claim 6 , wherein the compartment is configured for stowing a tablet computer or mobile telephone. 
     
     
         8 . The beach bag assembly of  claim 1 , wherein the portions are made of different flexible materials. 
     
     
         9 . The beach bag assembly of  claim 1 , wherein the internal stowage space is configured for retaining a pillow when said pillow is in use. 
     
     
         10 . A beachgoer's convenience kit, comprising: a pillow adapted for beach use and a bag comprising a flexible wall defining a stowage cavity suitable for stowing said pillow. 
     
     
         11 . The kit of  claim 10 , wherein the pillow is inflatable. 
     
     
         12 . The kit of  claim 10  in which the cavity is adapted for stowing said pillow in head-supporting orientation in respect of a user's head. 
     
     
         13 . The kit of  claim 10 , further comprising a beach towel adapted for being stowable in said cavity. 
     
     
         14 . The kit of  claim 13  comprising attachment means for removably attaching the towel to the bag. 
     
     
         15 . The kit of  claim 14 , wherein the attachment means is configured for establishing removable attachment between a peripheral portion of said bag to a peripheral portion of the towel. 
     
     
         16 . The kit of  claim 15 , wherein the attachment means comprises a zipper located proximate a minor edge of the towel. 
     
     
         17 . The kit of  claim 16 , wherein the zipper is spaced from said minor edge so that a portion of the towel proximate said edge defines a flap that covers the zipper when attached. 
     
     
         18 . The kit of  claim 10 , wherein the bag wall is configured additionally to define a compartment. 
     
     
         19 . The kit of  claim 10  comprising any one or more of a drinks container, a sunscreen preparation, skin moisturizer, sun-protective headgear, a hairbrush and solar powered battery charging means. 
     
     
         20 . The kit of  claim 10 , wherein the bag wall is configured to define a stowage sleeve configured to receive for stowage a tablet computer.