survive the summer swelter: part 1

It's not even summer yet and it's in the high 90s along the Eastern Seaboard. What does one need to do to get by in this heat?

block the sun

• Keep your skin protected without nasty chemicals or oxybenzone (which has been linked to cancer) with these safe sunscreens:
• Keys soap SPF 30
• Badger SPF 15

• Use a hat to keep the harmful rays off your head and face
• For men (by Patagonia)
  
• For women (by Free People)
• For both (by Ex Officio)
  
• For baby (organic & fair trade)

stay hydrated

• Make sure you've got your water with you in one of these reusable beauties:
• Klean Kanteen
• Sigg (they've got a new hot/cold version to keep that water cold in the summer heat)

Stay tuned for Part 2 of survive the summer swelter with tips on how to keep your cool, eat well, and fight off the bugs...