Country Vacations & Resorts

It’s amazing how fast one can go from the first glorious step onto a nice white-sand beach to “OMG – Where did all this sand come from?”

Once your beach blanket or towel is infiltrated with sand – and this can happen fast if you have kids or dogs with you on the beach, the stuff is EVERYWHERE – and not particularly pleasant. Throw in a little sun tan oil or other lotion product and you will feel and look like a walking emery board in no time flat.

Here’s a little beach mat, developed for military use in their God-awful desert conditions, that just might provide some relief…

The Sandless Beach Mat is impossible to cover with sand. Used in military applications to contain sand and dust when helicopters land and take off, the mat is made from two layers of patented woven polyurethane that instantly filter sand to the beach as soon as it falls on its surface. The specially woven polyurethane acts as a one-way filter to prevent sand from reemerging through the bottom of the mat. The 36′ sq. mat also eliminates dirt, dust, and water from its surface, ensuring a perpetually clean outdoor expanse for camping or watching a concert. The rip-stop polyurethane construction resists abrasions from outdoor furniture or pets, the bound edges remain flat, and the mat won’t absorb moisture, preventing mold and mildew.

Also available in a 64′ square size, in colors: blue or orange. Another great product from Hammacher Schlemmer. You just can’t beat them for offering problem-solving solutions.