20 Road Trip Essentials: Everything You Need to Pack

Road Trip Essentials: Everything You Need to Pack
20 Road Trip Essentials: Everything You Need to Pack
20 Road Trip Essentials: Everything You Need to Pack
20 Road Trip Essentials: Everything You Need to Pack

I’m a planner. Before I go on any trip, I write myself to-do lists, checklists, packing lists, shopping lists and so on. The same applies for a road trip. Road Trips are a great way to get out and explore. But what the hell do you need to bring? Tony and I are planning a trip to Palm Springs, which got me thinking about creating a Road Trip Essentials list. Whether you’re driving for 5 hours or 5 days, there are a few things that you should definitely bring with you to minimize stops and save money along the way.

Road Trip Essentials

phone apps

  • WAZE – MUST HAVE FOR NAVIGATION & TRAFFIC UPDATES
  • GAS BUDDY – COMPARES GAS PRICES FOR YOU
  • SPOTIFY – MUSIC
  • GUIDES BY LONELY PLANET – GREAT FOR FINDING TIPS ON MULTIPLE CITIES
  • ALLTRAILS – NEARBY HIKING LOCATIONS, RATINGS, DESCRIPTINS & DIRECTIONS
  • NATIONAL PARK SERVICE
  • Roadside America – SHOWS RANDOM ATTRACTIONS
  • THE DYRT – ALL CAMPGROUNDS & RV PARKS
  • ROADTRIPPERS – ENTER YOUR ROUTE AND FIND HOTELS, ATTRACTIONS, RECREATION, LANDMARKS, ETC TO CREATE AN ITINERARY. OR USE A PRE MADE ROAD TRIP GUIDE.
  • AAA – JUST IN CASE YOU HAVE AN EMERGENCY
  • HOTEL TONIGHT – LAST MINUTE HOTEL BOOKINGS
  • HEARHERE – AUTOMATICALLY PLAY STORIES WHILE YOU DRIVE, RELATED TO NEARBY LOCATIONS
  • GOOGLE MAPS – GREAT FOR FINDING YOUR DESTINATION, NEARBY STORES, RESTAURANTS, HOTELS, ETC.
  • GROUPON – GET DEALS ON LOCAL ATTRACTIONS, RESTAURANTS, HOTELS, EXCURSIONS, OIL CHANGES, ETC.
  • TRIPIT – GREAT FOR ORGANIZING AND PLANNING A TRIP, YOU JUST FORWARD CONFIRMATION EMAILS TO TRIPIT AND THEY ARE AUTOMATICALLY ADDED TO YOUR ITINERARY.
  • STAR WALK – EASY TO USE ASTRONOMY GUIDE

stay clean

  • kleenex
  • wet wipes
  • hand sanitizer
  • car garbage can
  • extra garbage bags
  • travel vacuum
  • travel diffuser & humidifier
  • air freshener
  • travel uv light

hydration

  • liquid iv
  • portable cup
  • travel water pump
  • travel kettle
  • yeti
  • travel Nespresso maker

tech accessories

  • phone charger
  • charging extension
  • phone stand
  • camera
  • solar powered light
  • mobile wi-fi hotspot
  • tripod
  • bluetooth remote

snacks

  • portable freezer / refrigerator
  • cooler
  • snack assortment from amazon
  • snackle box

comfort

  • heated blanket
  • travel pillow
  • seat pads

toiletries

  • sunscreen
  • bug spray
  • sleeping aid
  • nausea relief

Whether the Elements

travel umbrella

duct tape

snow supplies

road atlas

safety

roadside emergency

first aid

jumper cables

spare tire

jack

first aid kit

pepper spray / tazer

glass break

flashlight

fire starter

knife

portable generator

door jammer / alarm

convenience

travel towel

pop off tent or awning

games

tablet headrest mount

book or kindle

car window shades

car organization

car ceiling cargo net

travel desk

purse & bag holder

roof cargo bag

car bed

packing cubes

hitch mount cargo carrier

travel chairs

hitch grill

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