In Phoenix, we've had our first week of temperatures over 100 degrees. Thankfully, now that Memorial Day is over, we may at least wear linen. How else can we keep our cool? My neighbor, on the other hand, showed me how to freeze water bottles. I didn't understand the use of freezing bottles at first, but now I use them as fundamental survival gear in the Sonoran Summers. I also use it for a variety of other purposes.
When I pack an ice cooler, I utilize kraft mothers day away water bottles instead of ice so that I have a backup supply of water and don't end up with a melting mess at the top of the chest when the ice melts. The chilling effect of a bottle of water lasts considerably longer than the same amount of water in tiny cubes of ice because the bottle of water is a much bigger block of ice than the conventional ice cubes. A frozen bottle's long cylindrical form is also ideal for squeezing into tight spaces in the cooler.
Another unusual use for the frozen water bottle is to keep children's vehicle seats cold. Getting out in the heat may make my kids' car seats so hot that it's difficult to get them in, particularly if there are any metal components. To keep the seats cold when we're parked, I put a couple of frozen water bottles in a big Ziploc bag and lay them on the seat. This keeps the seats cool even when the temperature inside the vehicle is above 120 degrees.
A frozen bottle of water will make even the hottest summer days bearable in the coming months. I'll frequently wear the bottle on the back of my neck with a SWIH, and it's wonderful and refreshing when the water thaws. In the heat, staying hydrated is not just rule number one, but also rules one through ten! We must all remember to bring water with us. What do you use to transport your water bottle?