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So You're Taking Your First Road Trip
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items Never gone on a long car trip? Here's the things you'll need for a safe and comfortable vacation on the open road.
Yes indeed, you will want a paper map. Even if you have a phone, even if you have a GPS in your car, you will want a good map. GPS and phone are great and they'll get you to where you want to go the fastest way… but this is a vacation. Sometimes you ...
National Geographic Road Atlas 2024: Adventure Edition, United States, Canada, Mexico, 11" x 15"
A small cooler is a must - you'll want a place to keep snacks, drinks and lunches cold and contained.
Coleman Pro 25qt Hard Sided Cooler - Blue Sky
A laundry bag - especially if you plan to be gone long enough to do some wash. This one has a handy pocket for detergent and back-pack style straps for easy carrying.
Backpack Laundry Bag Green - Brightroom™: 50L Capacity, Daydream Green, Stripe Pattern, Multipurpose, 1 Handle
A good duffle bag - takes up less space and is more flexible than a suitcase.
REI Co-op Roadtripper 60 Duffel | REI Co-op
Road Safety Flares - and these are rechargeable!
Ecoangel USB Rechargeable LED Road Flares - 3 Pack
An inexpensive throw blanket for getting cosy in your seat, that can double as a picnic blanket
Plush Throw Blanket - Room Essentials™
If you don't have AAA - you may want an all in one tire inflator and battery jump starter, that can also charge your devices.
Stanley Tools 1,000-Amp-Peak 12-Volt Rechargeable Jump Starter with Air Compressor, J5C09 in Black
A basic first aid kit so that the little cuts, scrapes and strains don't ruin your trip.
Band-Aid First Aid Kit - 160ct
A place to put your trash. This one hangs nicely from the headrest of a seat.
SUN CUBE Waterproof Car Trash Can with Lid, Portable Organizer Garbage Can, Removable Leakproof Lining Hanging Bin Storage (Black)
You can get burned even if you stay in the car! I love solid stick sunscreen as it is easy to pack cannot spill. Get a couple so you always have one available.
Cetaphil Sheer Mineral Sunscreen Stick SPF 50, Face & Body - 0.5 fl oz
Snacks! Preferably something that is too bad for you..
Grab & Go Family Favorites Multipack Snacks - 12.5oz/18ct
Cut down on your single use bottles - get a collapsible 5 gallon water carrier.
Stansport 5 Gal Collapsible Water Carrier
Come back to a much cooler car - if you don't already have a some windshield shades, you won't regret getting some.
Type S Jumbo Automotive Sunshade: Car Shade Windshield, Elastic-Back Strap, Silver & Black, 32"x68"
For anytime you need a little freshen up.
Wet Ones Body Wipes Travel Pack - 28ct
Better than a bottle as these can clean hands too - and you will need them. You'll not always find hand washing facilities available at every rest stop..
The Honest Company Alcohol Hand Sanitizing Wipes - 3pk/150ct
For passengers who like a little nap…
Contoured Memory Foam Neck Pillow - Open Story™ Blue