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The Only Road Trip Essentials List You'll Need
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items 5,000+ miles. Two cross-country drives. One very tired but very organized girl. CA to GA, then GA to MA, this is everything that got me through both road trips this summer, tested and approved.
As my bestie likes to call it - everyone needs a “turbo charger” for long distance road trips. Charge your phone in no time flat, so you can have access to your phone every mile of your drivewithout worrying your phone will die.
Power Bank Portable Charger with Cables Compatible for iPhone + Android
When driving (or if you're like me, moving) long distance, every square inch of your car needs to serve a function. And this dual-purpose organizer and gap filler not only gives you space to store smaller items, but also ensures you never lose anythi...
No-Drop Gap Filler Between Seat and Console Organizer
Because eating on-the-go should be functional. This nifty tray desk was my table and workspace when time didn't allow me to leave my car. Simplify your road trips - invest in this item and thank me later.
Adjustable Steering Wheel Tray, Expandable Car Laptop Desk and Food Table
I'm all about organization and function with my road trips, and a trunk organizer helped tuck and pack smaller items in my trunk while providing an insulated cooler for my snacks and drinks (and help save on the cost of meals on longer drives).
Trunk Organizer and Storage with Removable Leakproof Cooler, Shoe Compartment & Lid
Saving space anywhere I could was a top priority, and these vacuum bags were the it girl for the job. Throw pillows, blankets, my duvet and down comforter for my queen bed - all smoothed down into flat, stackable bags. The amount of space I saved fro...
10 Pack Jumbo Vacuum Space Saver Bag for Clothes, Blankets, Duvets, and Pillows
All hail packing bins! Clearly see what you packed and organize your items by bin - by rooms, by function, by days at specific landmarks…these helped me pack all essential items for each leg of my cross country drive. Just unload my bin for the speci...
Clear Plastic Storage Container with Latch Lid
All lodging, for each leg of my cross country move, was booked through Expedia. Best prices. Free cancellation in case anything came up during my drive. Earning Expedia bucks to use towards future reservations. Seamless and stress-free booking.
Expedia
A trustworthy site I used for a few of my stays along my East Coast road trip. Great, transparent pricing. Affordable rates. A solid site to book lodging for any and all of your road trip needs.
Hotels.com
I loved looking into experiences I could explore while I stayed in different parts of the country. Tripadvisor helped me discover cool, fun, local events and places to check out with the touch of a button! Great app to use while travelling!
Tripadvisor
You hopefully won't need it, but in the event that you do, you'll be covered with all road trip emergencies. Definitely a peace of mind item I didn't regret buying.
2-in-1 Car Emergency Kit with Jumper Cables - 32 Piece Road Side Assistance Tools With First Aid
I drove cross country the entire summer, so keeping the heat out of my car, especially when I was in the desert, was super important. This was my best friend during the hottest days of summer for my car.
Windshield Accordion Sunshade
I made the mistake of needing to unload my car without any buggy. So I had an immediate Walmart delivery - made the unloading process so smooth. And since it folds up, saving space in a tightly packed car, it was a non-negotiable for my second road t...
Qunler Collapsible Wagon Cart, 560lbs Heavy Duty Large Utility Garden Cart with Brake Wheels and Side Pocket for Camping, Shopping, Kids, Sports, Grocery, Black
Another peace of mind item, to always have your phone in your view.
360 Degree Suction Cup Car Phone Holder for Dashboard and Windshield
I don't care - comfort during longer road trips is a must for me. Splurge with this item and give your back and bottom a comfy road trip experience.
Comfortable Car Seat Cushion Pad with Cooling Gel Support,
A big part of being able to pull off multiple solo road trips was giving myself peace of mind, something I've shared with a few of the items on this list. For around $50/ year, you cannot beat the benefits AAA offers inside its travel membership. Put...
AAA