GEAR UP THE SOUTH WAY
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ROADTRIP SURVIVAL KIT
FORGET THE FLASHLIGHTS, THESE ARE THE TRUE
NECESSITIES FOR THE ULTIMATE SOUTHERN ROAD TRIP
WRITTEN BY GRACE MORRISON • PHOTOGRAPHY BY BLAKE CROSBY
COOLER — One of the most
important components for a Southern
traveler is a trusty cooler where they
can store all the goodies that make a
trip down south unique, memorable
and tasty. It is the perfect way to keep
sodas and sweet tea ice cold on a
hot Southern day. Hailing from the
Lone Star State, Bison makes the
perfect soft cooler to hold all your
necessities. bisoncoolers.com
BOILED PEANUTS — A staple of
the South, boiled peanuts can be
found at homemade stands dotting
the roadsides of Southern highways.
Boiling peanuts dates back to the
1800s and has become a favorite
among Southerners — they’re even
recognized as the official snack food of
South Carolina. Pick up a bag at Davis
Produce on your way out to Tybee
Island. facebook.com/Davis-Produce
COCA-COLA/SMART WATER/
CHEERWINE — Founded in Atlanta
in the 19th century, Coca-Cola has
become an American icon and
a treasure among Southerners.
The jolt of caffeine is perfect for a
“pick me up” on the road. And for
quenching that thirst, Coca-Cola’s
Glaceau Smartwater is the perfect
choice. Additionally, Cheerwine
was established in North Carolina
during a sugar shortage and has a
distinct wild cherry flavor that is sure
to cheer up any taste buds, and has
even been a favorite among some
U.S. presidents. Another Charleston
based drink, Cannonborough Craft
Soda mixes uniquely delicious
flavor combinations like Strawberry
Jalapeno and Honey Basil for the more
adventurous Southerner. cocacola.
com, cheerwine.com, cannonbevco.com,
drinksmartwater.com
COFFEE — Fill a thermos with a cup of
Black Rifle Coffee, the veteran-owned
and-operated company that’s sure to
add a bit of pep to your step. Once you
get to Savannah, check out some local
coffee roasts from PERC Savannah,
perfect for keeping you rejuvinated on
and off the road. Add a bit of sweetness
with a dash of Tupelo honey from
the Savannah Bee Company, which
has quickly become a favorite in the
Lowcountry. blackriflecoffee.com,
perccoffee.com, savannahbee.com
SWEET TEA — Almost any Southern
household will have a pitcher full of
iced tea waiting in their fridge. It has
been a staple beverage for decades
because of its simplistic nature and
refreshing flavor after coming out of
the famed Southern heat. For an added
summer flair of flavor, brew some
Peach iced tea from the Savannah Tea
Room for a taste of the Georgia coast.
savannahtearoom.com
ICE POPS — In the Southern summer
heat, an icy treat is a key element
to chill out. Specialty ice pops have
risen in popularity over years along
the coast, and Savannah Square
Pops have quickly established
themselves as a Lowcountry favorite
with their playful and delectable flavor
combinations named after each of
Savannah’s 22 squares. The blackberry
lemonade Calhoun Square Pop is sure
to refresh the taste buds, while the
Pulaski Square Pop — a salted caramel
base dipped in decadent chocolate
and rolled in salty pretzels — is the
perfect choice for a sweet tooth.
savannahsquarepops.com
For more gear to add to your summer
trips, go to southmag.com/gear-up.
22 SOUTH SUMMER 2020