Road trips are so much fun because of the ability to take your time and stop along the way to see interesting sites. Road trips also allow the freedom to pack whatever you want without limitations you experience with air travel: no limit on liquid amounts, no baggage fees, no wasted time waiting at airports or cramming all your clothes into a small bag.There are 25 essential items you must take on road trips.There are several of these items that should already be in your vehicle and would be good practice to prepare your vehicle, even you are not going on a roadtrip.1) Spare tire/jack2) Tire Inflator3) Car battery jump starter- this compact device allows you to jump your own car without the help of another vehicle.4) Headlamp (or flashlight)5) Blanket6) Old bath towel7) Umbrella8)Tote bag/Reusable shopping bag9) First Aid Kit10) Napkins/tissues/wipes11) Toilet paper12) Ice scraper13) Plastic silverware14) Driver's License-ID for driving. Likely you already carry this in your wallet.15) Extra key for the car. Do not keep on same keychain.16) Phone charger17) Portable power bank/charger18) Water bottle19) Cooler with food20) Snacks21) Sunglasses22) Sunscreen23) Cash- including small bills and coin24) Downloaded materials such as: maps, music, podcasts, audiobooks25) PillowIf you have all these items or most in your vehicle and ready, you can have the freedom to spontaneously hop in your car and take a road trip as your heart leads.
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