Seasonal Supplies and Comfort & Entertainment

Some of your supplies will need to change with the seasons.  

SEASONAL: Include a change of clothing in your essentials: Package seasonal clothing and other items separately so you can swap out one season for another easily as temperatures change.

Winter Package Suggestions: Underwear, thermal underwear, sweaters, knit hat, earmuffs, heavy coat, heavy scarf, gloves, warm socks, study shoes, Include hand/foot warmers, dark glasses. 

Summer Package Suggestions: Underwear, practical summer top & pants and long sleeves and long pants too, sturdy shoes/socks, sandals, sunscreen, sunglasses, bug repellent, plastic rain poncho. Include small kerchiefs that can be wettened to tie around neck, wrists, ankles for cooling. Include cold packs that can be activated for temporary relief, dark glasses.  

With Spring I also change out my bottled water in my “wheelies” by pouring it into my garden – but not before I have purchased new bottled water or put fresh tap (or filtered water) into clean, appropriate plastic bottles like 2-liter soda bottles or other PEET1 bottles.  

No matter the season, you will be grateful you included a few comfort and entertainment items in your essential supplies. 

COMFORT & ENTERTAINMENT: A piece of Styrofoam for sitting or a blow-up pillow would be far more comfortable than ground. While a chair is preferred, including any make or style in your kit is unlikely due to bulk.  

It may seem frivolous now, but having sources of distraction and entertainment will be priceless in a response setting.  

Entertainment Suggestions: Paperback book(s), a diary, paper, pens/pencils, deck of cards, spiritual materials, crossword or Sudoku puzzle books, favorite board game, knitting, etc.