Summer Survival

Summer can be cold, hot, buggy, stormy, AND a lot of fun! It’s a good idea to be prepared for most situations and create a summer survival kit for your vehicle to protect yourself and your family. Whether it’s a cross-country vacation or a day at the beach, have items handy for your personal needs wherever you travel. These ideas are just a few to get your summer survival kit started

BE ROAD READY

Plan ahead for vehicle service for brakes,fluids, belts, hoses, and oil.
Check tire condition and pressure. Have a tire pressure gauge, a working spare tire,and a jack.
Keep a car emergency kit that includes a flashlight, fresh batteries, first-aid supplies, drinking water, non-perishable snacks, car battery jumper cables, emergency flares or reflectors, rain poncho, basic tool kit, duct tape, gloves,and rags or paper towels.
Don’t rely on GPS alone. Have a map or print out the destination directions in case cellular coverage is spotty.
Stay gassed up. Always fill up —even if you have half a tank.
Consider purchasing a roadside assistance membership.

BE PREPARED

Medications for pain, nausea, and easing itching discomfort.
Snacks that can handle the heat.
Chargers for all electronics. Include as solar-powered charger.
Sunscreen, sunglasses, and hats.
Bug spray and repellent.
Umbrella for rain or shade.
Soft-sided insulated bag to hold frozen or refrigerated items, or for anything you want to keep from getting too hot.
Large beach bag or clothes basket to store and carry all of your summer survival kit items in your car.

BE COMFORTABLE

Water bottles for everyone that can easily be refilled.
Folding camp chairs for outdoor events or gatherings.
A beach towel or blanket for cooler days,sitting on the beach or grass, or covering your car seats when you have a wet dog or kids.
Tissues – especially if you have allergies.
Wet wipes to clean up dirty fingers and messes.
Hand sanitizer. The pumps fit nicely in each door pocket or cup holders.
Reuse grocery bags or add a small garbage bin to your back seat for collecting trash in your car.

45% of Americans take a summer vacation. They average 568 roundtrip miles. 657 million trips are taken between Memorial Day weekend and Labor Day weekend.

Source: www.statisticbrain.com/summer-vacation-travel-statistics