Spring Break Apparel Guide: Help Haven Haiti

Posted by Eunice / Wednesday, March 9th, 2011

With Spring Break for college students—and worker bees ready for a respite—just around the corner, it may be difficult to determine exactly which items are a perfect fit for your traveling needs. Not to worry, vacationers everywhere can breathe easy knowing that we have your must-pack items for six of the most exciting and popular Spring Break destinations.

Destination: Help Haven (Haiti)

By Amanda H. Millward

For those people who want to spend their spring break responding to the needs of the Haiti earthquake survivors, we have compiled a list of must-haves in order for the sweet souls to be safe and healthy:

Cotton Cargo Pants
While helping the misfortunate in Haiti, rescuers must also protect themselves from the environment. Wearing the appropriate clothing, such as cargo pants, will help reduce the risk of contracting a disease. / Eddie Bauer, multiple NoVA locations; www.eddiebauer.com; women’s $49.95 – $54.95; men’s $69 – $79.

Combat-Ready Balm
This is a great tool in the skin care arsenal. Put the balm on dry patches, bites, scrapes and sunburn, and it will heal the skin. A little goes a long way. / Grooming Lounge, Tysons Galleria, 1732-U International Drive, McLean; www.groominglounge.com; 1.25 oz for $5, 2 oz for $25 or 8oz for $60.

First-Aid Kit Station
Since medical supplies are scarce, the CDC recommends that everyone traveling to Haiti should carry a first-aid kit. This one has over 200 items to help you while working to help others. / American Red Cross; 8550 Arlington Blvd., Fairfax; www.redcrossnca.org; 703-584-8721; $51.

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