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The weather is hot, and July is finally here. Now is the time to plan a summer escape to take in some of the beautiful sights this country has to offer. Whether you’re heading to a cabin in the far neck of the Rockies or a cottage in Muskoka. If your family is like mine and burns quickly in the summer sun, then these essential kits should be at the top of your packing list for a safe and comfortable summer escape.
- Essential #1 – Sun Kit
Your sun kit should include all the essentials you need to make sure you’re not turning in to a lobster. And spending most of your escape treating your sunburns! This means packing sunglasses, hats, lots of water, and of course sunscreen!
If you’re heading outside, always reach for sun protection first, including your Coppertone ClearlySheer SPF 50, Coppertone Sport SPF 30 and Kids SPF 60 sunscreens. And while it’s important to apply 15 minutes before heading outdoors. Do make sure you are reapplying every two hours or 80 min in or after going in the water.
- Essential #2 – Rainy Day Kit
On the flip side, we’re not always so lucky with our weather, but a little rain shouldn’t ruin your summer escape. Your rainy day kit should include board games, a deck of cards, and lots of pens and paper. While people will often reach for their phones and tablets during the rain, you can still enjoy some family time without the presence of electronics!
- Essential #3 – Snack Kit
My kids would agree with this one (…and frankly, I can’t blame them!). As you’ll need a good snack kit for any trip. My kit usually includes a yummy but healthy mix including a trail mix, granola bars, a few bananas and apples and for a treat the kids will love, everything needed for a campfire s’mores.
- Essential #4 – Medical Kit
With all the outdoor time, you’re bound to encounter some minor scrapes and bruises. Pick up a general first aid kit to be safe, including bandages, disinfectant wipes as well as gauze. For women, yeast infections can happen anytime, especially in situations with wet bathing suits. Keep CanesOral Combi-Pak on hand for easy and convenient go-to relief so you can get back to being you , and not let it ruin your summer escape.
- Essential #5 – Bug Kit
Nothing says summer like mosquitoes and other little insects. While a fly swatter might do the trick some, you don’t want to forget your Muskol Insect Repellent – it provides eight hours of effective protection against mosquitoes, black flies, and ticks (a growing threat here in Canada) among others.
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Brenda Penton says
I’d take the Aleve for sure. I always like to have a pain reliever on hand.
Lynda Cook says
I would definitely need to pack the Aleve, bug spray and sun screen
Iris N says
I would pack the Coppertone Sport sun block since I need to avoid a sunburn.
Jonathan says
I always pack benadryl, never know when the allergies will kick in or get stung by a bee.
ivy pluchinsky says
I would need the sunscreen and bug spray! Two must haves for any summer.
Allie Vermeulen says
Sunscreen for sure, I have very fair skin and burn within 15 minutes.
Wanda Tracey says
I would pack the Coppertone sunscreen and the Muskol bug spray because I
am an outdoorsy kind of gal and would need those two for sure! 🙂
Tammi L. says
I would never leave without sunscreen for my daughter (and she goes everywhere I do).
Kathryn says
I need Aleeve to move so Im picking that
Darwin Chau says
I would pack sunscreen for sure.
l p says
It would definitely be the Coppertone sunscreen. One can’t be too careful these days. Thanks.
Carole D says
I would definitely be the Aleve! I would love to pack all of them though!
HEIDI C. says
My top choice is the Coppertone sunscreen. We use it daily.
Meaghan says
Aleve is on my list. I need this for pain, especially during that time of the month.
Tanis says
I would pack sunscreen for all of us, definitely water, and for the first time, bug spray because of the bad mosquitoes this year!
Maritess says
My must have for for Summer vacation packing is sunscreen.
Jennifer P. says
Sunscreen for sure for me! I’m especially interested in trying the Coppertone ClearlySheer SPF 50 for myself.
Elizabeth Hall says
As I recently got a nasty sunburn I I would definitely be packing my sunscreen!
Dana Miller says
My summer essential products are Aleve Liquid Gels and Coppertone sunscreen for Kids SPF 60. Let’s all enjoy a great summer escape and be prepared!
alicia p says
My summer essentials are sunscreen and a hat
Peter H says
Muskol Insect Repellent is the summer essential to pack in the suitcase.
Irene W says
I would definitely need to pack the Aleve….the sunscreen would also come in handy.
Shirleyp says
I would need sunscreen
nicky says
Definitely some sunscreen this time of year – I hate getting sunburned!
Elizabeth R says
I’ll be packing sunscreen for sure, usually two kinds one for face and one for the rest of me.
Lindsay T says
I definitely need the coppertone sun kit in my suitcase! We’re all so fair!
lori butler says
I would always pack sunscreen to protect us from the suns rays. Any prevention of cancer is good.
Laila I says
I would always pack an umbrella given the weather this summer! Also, sunscreen and a sweater.
Marlene J says
I would pack the Aleve and sun screen. These always come in handy
409cope says
I would pack the Coppertone Sunscreen in my suitcase.
nicolthepickle says
I would pack the Kids SPF 60 sunscreen. Super important to protect from burns.
kathy downey says
The summer essential product 1 would pack in my suitcase is the Kids SPF 60 sunscreen.
Audrey Skinner says
I would definitely have bug spray and afterbite.
Josie Tusa says
I would pack sunscreen and bug spray
Treen Goodwin says
I would pack sunscreen , that’s always on the top of my list then Aleve and lip chap 🙂
Janet M says
I always pack sunscreen and bandaids in my pack as I always need both.
Tara Betterley says
I would be packing the Bug Spray and the Sunscreen. I am packing every other week for the trailer and I need to make sure I’m protected.
Melanie Borhi says
I would bring along sunglasses in my suitcase. 🙂
Elaine G says
A couple of summer essentials I would pack are sunscreen, aloe and bug spray.
Alison Braidwood says
The Coppertone Clearly Sheer sunscreen for me. I’m pasty :-0
wendy hutton says
I would pack allergy medication as lately it seems everything bothers me.
Jessica W says
I would pack the sun kit and bug kit. I want to spend a lot of time ooutdoors.
Julie bolduc says
I would need sunscreen for sure gotta keep the kids covered
Becky Best says
The summer essential product that I would be sure to pack, is the sunscreen! 🙂
kristen visser says
The summer essential I would pack in my suitcase would be the Coppertone! Sunscreen is way to important to not bring along
Stephanie LaPlante says
I would definitely pack sunscreen and sunglasses.
Michelle K says
I would definitely need to pack sunscreen
Brenda Witherspoon-Bedard says
we would pack sunscreen for sure
Meekyung says
I would pack sunscreen in my suitcase.
Francine says
Sunscreen will always be in my suitcase!