Road trips are my favorite kind of travel! I've been on road trips all over the U.S. As I've taken more road trips here are the essentials I take with me.
Sections
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Car Gear and Safety
Packing and Organization
Personal Comfort
Car Gear and Safety
Being prepared is one of the best safety tips you can do for a road trip. These are my top priorities before I head out on a trip.
Here are my tips for your next road trip!
16 Road Trip Tips from a Road Tripping Expert
It's always good to be prepared and I always check to make sure I have these with me before a road trip. (Watch a video for a refresher on how to use them).
Jumper Cables
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I've been in places where I didn't have service to call. This would come in handy so you could inflate your tire enough to get somewhere to take a good look at your tire.
Portable Tire Inflator
If you need to look at something in your car at night, a headlamp lets you have both hands free.
Headlamp
This is always good to have in your car even if you are not on a road trip.
Travel First Aid Kit
I know it may seem old school but I always have one. I like that I can see the scenic routes.
Road Atlas
Packing and Organization
When you are traveling day to day keeping organized is important.
This is my favorite luggage! I've been using it for years and still love it!
Away Luggage
My packing cubes go on every trip to help me stay organized!
TRIPPED Travel Gear
So I don't have random things loose in my car I like a trunk organizer. Keeping your hiking boots in them is a good idea.
Car Trunk Organizer
I seem to collect so much trash on road trips. This is so helpful keeping my car clean!
Car Trash Can
I keep these in my car even when I'm not on a road trip.
Drop Stop - Car Seat Gap Filler
Personal Comfort
These are essentials I don't leave on a road trip without!
Trying to drive on a sunny day without sunglasses sounds miserable. I usually have 2-3 pairs on a trip in case one gets lost or broken.
Best Polarized Sunglasses For Women
I always carry plenty of hand sanitizer with me!
Travel size hand sanitizer
Wipes always come in handy! They are always on my road trip list.
Hand Wipes
The travel size doesn't take up a lot of room and you can stick them in different compartments of your car and have plenty.
Travel Size Tissues
I use my cooler daily on road trips! Drinks, snacks, lunch…a cooler is one of my most used items when traveling.
Cooler
I like this one because it holds up good from dings when you drop it.
