I've roadtripped a lot. Here's everything that's saved me and will forever live in my trunk just in case.
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Car Emergency & Maintenance Kit
Comfort & Organization
Road Trip Food & Drink
Car Detail On The Go
Car Emergency & Maintenance Kit
Just in case.
I always take this on the road and I've let a friend borrow it when their battery died - works great!
NOCO Boost GB40 12V 1000A Portable Jump Starter
I keep a portable air compressor in all my cars.
Tire Inflator Portable Air Compressor
I keep one in the car in case I need it in an emergency. The magnets allow you to attach it to the side or back of your car. Take it hiking/camping too.
Rechargeable LED Emergency Lights
I don't have a lot of room in my older cars so this mini FAK works perfectly.
Mini First Aid Kit
Buy a pack and put one in each of your cars or leave the spare in your home.
Rechargeable Flashlights
I have two; I take them on all my trips.
Anker Power Bank
Comfort & Organization
Fill it up and dispose of it at your next rest stop.
Disposable Car Garbage Bags
It's hot 🥵 no one wants the sun burning their arm/face - grab a pack. Your pets/kids will thank you.
Car Window Shades for Side Window(4 Pack)
These don't work on my sport seats, but they are great in my daily driver. The girlies need somewhere to hang their bag.
Car Headrest Hooks
Road Trip Food & Drink
This fits nicely in the front trunk of the Porsche 996 whereas the next size up takes up ¾ of it, leaving no room for much else.
YETI Hopper Flip 8 Portable Soft Cooler
I road trip with this one often but it's not very large as the insulation eats up a lot of real estate. Just enough for me to keep a few cans and foods I need kept cold - a bag of ice will take up a majority of the space but I still like it.
YETI Hopper Flip 12 Portable Cooler
I've had this for a few years now and it's my go-to. Not having to wheel/hold it when you're on the go is super convenient.
YETI Hopper M Series Backpack Soft Cooler
I love to prep road trip snacks. This makes it easy to pack wet/dry goodies.
Snackle Box - Divided Tray w/ Lid
I've used these to pack snacks and I've also used them as bowls when camping. They're a favorite for travel.
Stasher Silicone Reusable Storage Bags 3-Pack
Neither of my older cars have water bottle sized cup holders so the size doesn't matter here. The straw/sip feature is what's important while driving, especially when you're solo.
Owala FreeSip 32oz Insulated Steel Bottle
The cup holders in my older cars are a gamble. I need a secure lid if I'm taking anything hot on the go so I bring one of these.
