Two swimsuits, three cover-ups, one pair of sandals.

Yes, you can pack light for a week at the beach. The secret: you’re not changing clothes five times a day. You’re swimming, eating, napping, and doing it all over again.

Swimsuits dry fast. Rotate two. Wear one, rinse the other. Cover-ups double as day dresses or walking-around clothes. Three versatile pieces — a sarong, a linen shirt, a casual dress — plus a pair of shorts and a couple of tees is enough. Sandals do everything. One pair. If you need sneakers for a hike, fine, but otherwise leave them.

The beach is casual. Nobody cares if you wore the same outfit yesterday. Hand-washing a swimsuit in the sink takes two minutes. You’re not packing for a fashion shoot — you’re packing for salt water, sand, and naps.

Stick to a small bag and you’ll thank yourself at baggage claim.