Summer's here, the windows are down and the tunes are
pumpin.' Time to hit the trails, chase the surf and bike the paths. With
millions of ways to explore your woods this summer, opportunities are endless -
but go prepared.
Hikers scoff at hippy hiking flip-flops, yet many of us
spend extended hours exposed to the sun without proper skin protection. The Skin Cancer Foundation states that skin cancer is the most common form of cancer in the United States
today - but it's also the most treatable.
According to Google trends, beaches outrank any other travel
destination. Australia ranks
as the top beach destination followed by the United
States and New Zealand in second and third
respectively. Surprisingly, Canada
claims the world's fourth most popular beach destination title, beating out hot
spots such as Malaysia
(ranked 10).
Here are my top three gear suggestions for getting your flash
on without frying your skin.
- Hawaiian
Tropic's 2007 Sun Junk Continuous Spray Sunscreen (SPF 40) and Ozone Sport
Continuous Spray Sunscreen (SPF 70)-
Get them in either cream or spray, and they're both waterproof and sweat
proof. Visit Hawaiian
Tropic to find a retailer.
Suggested retail price for 8 fl oz (237 ml) $9.49.
- Kylie
Minogue's Hennes & Mauritz (H&M) - Australia has the best
beaches, the beautiful Kylie Minogue and now a great line of swimwear that
brings the two together. Visit H&M for
more information.
- Adidas
Adistar S - With ClimaCool ventilation, these glasses are perfect for jogging,
trailblazing or just lounging by the pool looking sexy. Visit Adidas
for more information. Suggested retail price $129.00.
What's in your pack?
Feel free to add to this list. Whether
you're a dedicated boulderer, a crazed canoe-camper or an intrepid weekend
warrior, the items in these basic categories will get you through the trail.
James W. Coates,
National Park Expert
