Top 5 Summer Outdoor Adventure Must Haves
ADVENTURE HERE WE COME!
So you’re preparing for some sort of outdoor adventure this summer and you’re curious what “essentials” must come along. It’s important to first know the details of your trip. If you don’t have it all planned out, here are some specifics you can deep dive into as you’re solidifying your plans.
WHO is coming along on your upcoming adventure — family, brother, sister, spouse, children, friends, work associates.
WHAT is the purpose for your adventure — vacation, exploring, cultural studies, education.
WHY are you going to a destination rather than enjoying an at-home “staycation” — scenery, beach, shopping, animals, activities.
WHERE will this wonderful experience be taking you — beach, mountains, desert, rainforest.
WHERE will you be staying at your final destination and HOW will you be getting there — home, VRBO, hotel, tent, RV, flying, driving, boating, hiking, horseback riding.
WHEN are you leaving and returning home — dates, time of the day, traveling at night or daytime.
Once you have an outline of these basic details, it’s easy to imagine what you will need along the way and at your final destination.
FIVE AREAS OF FOCUSED PREPAREDNESS
1. Energy
2. Hydration
3. Skin Protection
4. First Aid Kit
5. Cleanup
What tends to happen is that you think of the basics, and then there’s that one thing you forget and wish you had it. Right? You know what I’m talking about. So let’s dive into these five categories to gain clarity on what you need for your specific adventure.
Ready . . . Set . . . Go!
ENERGY
Food Is fuel! The quality of food you put in equals the quality of energy and stamina you get out. Decide where you’re going to purchase food along the way — grocery store, farmer’s market, restaurant. Bring some healthy snacks for when you get the munchies and try to skip the chip isle at the gas station. If you focus on protein and fiber, you’re sure to get enough carbs and sugars in as well.
If you love a good protein shake on the go, I’ve got the perfect recipe for you!
MEAL REPLACEMENT SHAKE
2 scoops Power Meal
2 ounces of NingXia Red
Add water, milk, milk substitute, or a vegetable / fruit juice drink as a base
*Bring a shaker bottle and enjoy!
Part of maintaining good energy is consuming foods high in antioxidants. This helps to combat the stresses of traveling and can also help with things like circulation, the body’s inflammatory system, mental focus, and overall mood. Historical testing of NingXia Red has yielded S-ORAC (Superoxide Radical Absorbance Capacity) scores exceeding 30,000. This is considerably higher than carrots, broccoli, blueberries, and green tea. To learn more about NingXia, you can read my blog HERE.
NINGXIA NITRO
For a quick pick-me-up before or during a hike, bike ride, gym session, and keeping up with little ones, skip the coffee and go for a NingXia NITRO!
NingXia NITRO is a delicious, energizing wolfberry drink infused with essential oils, botanical extracts, D-ribose, Korean ginseng, and green tea extract to support alertness and cognitive and physical fitness. You won’t get a caffeine or sugar crash, and NITRO significantly boosts mental alertness and focus.
HYDRATION
DID YOU KNOW . . . that your body is 60%-70% water? This is why it is vitally important to drink Water . . . Water . . . Water!
Find a good source of purified water and always have more water with you than you need. It is safe to say that a normal person on a normal day should drink ½ their body weight in ounces of water. So if you weigh 150 pounds, you need to drink 75 ounces of water each day. This does not account for when it’s extra hot and you’re sweating a lot.
ELECTROLYTES
One thing that can help you drink enough water AND assist the cells of your body in absorbing the water optimally is to add electrolytes. If you don’t like the taste of water and think it’s boring, try Young Living’s Vitality Drops. They come in multiple flavors are it’s super easy to just add a squirt to a glass or bottle of water.
Also, go for glass or stainless steel — never plastic. Plastic water bottles have all sorts of icky toxins that your body will have to flush out. Plus, essential oils will absorb into a plastic glass or plastic water bottle and leave a residue of flavor and sometimes color. So it’s just best to use other options.
The AminoWise Powder is a go to for many athletes who use it post-workout. You’ll love how much faster your recovery time is, plus the decreased in soreness and faster energy recovery.
SKIN PROTECTION
Depending on the activities you’ll be doing, clothing can be a very big deal. You don’t want to get caught hiking in high brush and thorns wearing cutoff jean shorts, or sunburnt on top of a 14er with no hat or extra layers to put on. As much as we love the sun and the afterglow of a good tan, sun exposure presents its own set of challenges. Getting a base layer of tan before longer days of sun exposure builds up the skin’s resiliency and helps prevent burning.
Thinking practically here, consider bringing a hat, long pants, and a breathable long sleeved shirt along on all your outdoor adventure. They provide sun protection as well as an extra layer if it gets cool. The easiest way to lessen your chance of bug bites is to cover up. And in the chance that it rains and you want to change clothes, you’ve got what you need.
On those days you want to enjoy extra time in the sun, go for Young Living’s Mineral Sunscreen Lotion SPF 50. It offers broad-spectrum protection from harmful UVA and UVB rays. This product is reef safe, free from harsh chemicals, and great for children and adults, so the whole family can enjoy the outdoors worry free for up to 80 minutes before reapplying. Mineral Sunscreen Lotion SPF 50 is made with non-nano zinc oxide to give you confidence and peace of mind that you are choosing the safest sun protection for yourself, your family, and the planet. Check out this video to learn why it’s THE BEST out there (in my humble opinion).
For the days you do get a little overdose of sun, grab your LavaDerm After Sun Spray! Using menthol from mint, this spray soothes and cools the skin, providing immediate relief from the effects of outdoor activity. Plus, its moisturizing qualities—from ingredients such as aloe and Lavender and Helichrysum premium essential oils—help prevent peeling and leave skin feeling soft and smooth. Made without alcohol and synthetic fragrances or colorants, LavaDerm After-Sun Spray is safe for the whole family.
BYE BYE BUGS
Keeping the critters away is easy. Send a clear message that you’re not dinner and they need to go elsewhere!
Young Living’s Intent Repellent is formulated with premium essential oils traditionally recommended for their bug-repellent properties, including Citronella, Lemongrass, and Rosemary. It rubs easily into skin without leaving a sticky or greasy residue. And it is formulated without parabens, fillers, phthalates, petrochemicals, animal-derived ingredients, synthetic preservatives, synthetic fragrances, or synthetic colorants, and it’s DEET-free.
Choose from the lotion bottle or single use wipes that are easy to and take on-the-go.
FIRST AID KIT
When you need a band-aid or wrap for a twisted ankle, it’s helpful to grab your traveling first aid kit and get to work. Check your kit before each trip to make sure you have the essentials. In addition to the basics, there are a few essential oils I always have on hand. To be honest, there’s usually a case of 10 or 30 oils that goes with me on every trip. For the simplicity of this blog, I think you’ll enjoy learning the versatility of these three essential oils.
ESSENTIAL OILS
Lavender
Inhale and apply 1-3 drops to the bottoms of the feet before bed for a relaxing aromatic experience
To sooth the skin after a scratch or heat burn, apply 1 drop to the affected area. Reapply several times per day when needed.
To sooth the skin after long periods of sun exposure, apply 1 drop to roughly each 5 inches of affected area. Reapply several times per day when needed.
Purification
To sooth skin after aa bug bite, bee sting, or other encounter, apply 1-2 drops directly on the area. If irritation persists, reapply 30 minutes later or several times throughout the day.
To sooth and cleanse the skin after a scrape or scratch, apply 1-2 drops on location. reapply as needed.
Create a Spritz using 4 ounces of water and 10 drops of Purification in a spray bottle. Spritz on smelly areas that need refreshing such as the inside of shoes, a musky tent, floorboard of the car.
Aroma Siez — This extremely versatile blend of Basil, Marjoram, Lavender, Peppermint, and Cypress has an invigorating yet calming aroma and provides soothing comfort for fatigue muscles.
Add 2─4 drops to V-6 Vegetable Oil Complex (or unscented lotion) and use it for a relaxing aromatic massage or foot rub.
Combine Aroma Siez with massage to soothe fatigued muscles and comfort the head, neck, and feet.
Add Aroma Siez to bathwater with a cup of Epsom salt.
CLEANUP
When it comes to dirty surfaces, sticky hands, and the need for a baby wipe bath, you can turn to the Thieves Wipes, Hand Sanitizer and other Thieves products that are swell known for their lively fragrance and cleansing power.
Thieves Wipes — Combining Thieves essential oil blend and Lemon Myrtle oil for a lemony-fresh scent, these biodegradable, family-friendly wipes are safe on surfaces from kitchen counters, picnic tables, to children’s toys.
Thieves Hand Sanitizer — Kick 99.99 percent of germs to the curb! Small enough to fit in your purse or travel bag, this germ-fighting solution is great for the whole family. Infused with soothing aloe vera gel and the cleansing properties of 100 percent pure Thieves blend and Peppermint essential oil, Thieves Hand Sanitizer effectively eliminates common, harmful germs and bacteria. As a bonus, this lightweight formula leaves hands soft and smells divine.
Seedlings Baby Wipes
These wipes contain soothing calendula and witch hazel extracts, hydrating aloe, and calming Lavender premium essential oil that combine with wipe material derived from wood pulp to provide gentle, thorough, ultra-soft cleansing for your little one's delicate skin.
Adults love them too!
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Blessings,
Elizabeth Rose