Wednesday, January 8, 2014

The Super Bowl in New Jersey – Getting There and How to Prepare

This year, the Super Bowl will be taking place on Jersey soil on Sunday, February 2nd. For some of us, this day is bigger than Christmas – especially for those who live close enough to attend. It's a lot of fun to bundle up, pack a cooler, and root for your favorite team, but if the recent blizzard that hit NJ is any indication of what the weather will be like, you're going to want to dress and drive wisely. Make it a fun and warm-as-possible Super Bowl Sunday by making sure you're prepared!


The Right Ride
New Jersey's weather is unpredictable as you're probably aware. Just last week, the forecast had a high of 54 degrees one day and 14 degrees two days later. Better safe than sorry, we always say. While the players will be worrying about staying warm on the field, you should be making sure that you'll be able to get to the stadium safely and effectively find a parking spot, even if they're calling for snow. Take your family's most cold-friendly vehicle, whether it's a Rocky Ridge Truck or an all-wheel drive SUV. You never know when you're going to have to park on a mound of snow!

As an alternative, you could always take public transportation. It seems as though the Safety Service Patrol is more than prepared for the prospect of snow.

Layers!
It's always better to be too warm than it is to be too cold, and no one wants to get frostbite, so make sure you layer up. The best things to invest in for the Super Bowl are:
·         Wool socks – they stay warmer and drier than cotton.
·         Warm hats and scarves – if it's windy, your ears could get frostbitten and your face windburnt by the end of the game. Express your fandom by getting a hat printed with your team's logo on it!
·         Heat-tech clothing – wear a bottom layer like Under Armor or thermal underwear to prevent the wind from penetrating your clothes.
·         Waterproof outer layer – if it rains or snows, the last thing you want is to be standing around for the entirety of the game in wet clothing.

Overnight Necessities

NYC seems to have big plans for the day and night of the Super Bowl, such as nightlife events and Super Bowl Boulevard. If you think you're going to feel like celebrating after the big game, pack an overnight bag with a change of clothes, your phone charger, and a few extra bucks – you never know if you might want to get a hotel after the game or crash with a friend.