Couple packing questions

[hunnypotmama]

Hi! Just wanted to ask a couple packing questions...I've read where people take collapsible coolers into the park...I was curious what brand, and how big these are? How much/what kind of stuff do you put in there? Are we talking 2 bottles of water or a 6 pack of soda lol?

Also, what types of first aid things do you all pack? I have always taken a couple things, mainly bandaids and antibiotic ointment, and have never had to use them, knock on wood, but what other type things do you take to be prepared?

Thanks!

 

[Hopefully]

Moleskin!!! To treat early blisters!!!!

 

[RUDisney]

I'd been contemplating the same thing about drinks and coolers. Here's what I may do...

We're taking a backpack, so I think we may use the kids' insulated lunch bags that they use for their snacks at school. I'll be able to fit 2 water bottles in one of them, or a couple of juice boxes for the kiddos.

If it does nothing else, it will keep the cold water from sweating all over the camera and camcorder.

As for a first aid kit, I carry some motrin and some bandaids into the parks. If someone has a cold, then some cold medicine may come along, too.

Don't forget to bring extra film and carry an extra camera battery. I got lucky at the Philadelphia Zoo last month. I checked the camera before we left and it worked. I didn't check the battery indicator, though. When I tried to open the lens, it wouldn't. A quick battery change and we were good to go.