One of the perks of opting for the road over the air when it comes to travel is the extra room. But along with the extra room comes the added belief that you need to fill every nook and cranny on your car with additional items. Save yourself from falling victim to this fallacy and before you haphazardly load your car for your next trip, consult this road trip packing list created by experienced road trippers!
Tara from Living With the Travel Bug suggests:
A good camera and a note-to-self to charge it.
“Road trip may just be synonymous with photo ops. The statues, the monuments, the delicious food on your plate, your travel companions – these are all memories you will want to capture. Keep in mind, if you drive through the night or opt for sleeping in the car, you won’t always have access to outlets for charging a camera. Take extra batteries and charge up at every opportunity you get.”
Imperishable snacks.
“It’s inevitable. You will get hungry. Pack some good snacks on hand that won’t spoil easily. Peanuts, dry cereal, and potato chips work well.”
Jeans with stretch.
“Chances are while you’re on the open road you will wear a pair of jeans more than once and as we know, jeans tend to stretch out with wear. Pack an extra pair to change into when you arrive at your destination. It will not only help you feel refreshed after hours in the car but you will avoid the dreaded stretched-out jean look.”
Ana from Ana Travels says:
Use Ziploc bags.
“I pack one pair of socks and underwear per day and an extra one. I put it in a Ziploc bag and close it tightly, trying to remove all the air. This homemade vacuum packing is a very convenient way to save space in your suitcase.”
Stick to the basics.
“If I’m going to a city, I usually pack two pairs of jeans in different shades and basic white or black tees that I can liven up with a pretty scarf. I try to match the rest of the clothes (sweaters, shoes) around the scarf’s colours. Scarves and jewellery are a clever space-saving way to add variety to my outfits and dress up or down. A pashmina can do double duty as a light blanket too.”
Tips from Mike of Mike’s Road Trip:
An emergency preparedness kit.
“You should always keep an emergency road kit in your vehicle but it’s especially imperative to be prepared for a breakdown in the winter months.”
Easy access.
“Depending on the length of your trip, having ready-access to certain items is crucial. For example, you don’t want to bury your cooler in the trunk if you want snacks during your trip. Don’t wait until the last minute to pack your vehicle. Do a dry run earlier in the week to see how things will fit, while keeping in mind those items you may need to access along the way.”
Don’t forget the small stuff.
“There’s nothing better than a good road trip for experiencing life. To get the most out of your road trip be sure to pack a camera, camcorder and journal to document the adventure. Also consider packing two coolers: a small one for inside the car and a larger one for the trunk, seat cushions for a comfortable ride, and a road map or GPS.”
Planning a winter road trip? Make sure you and your car are prepared to handle the elements with these winter car tips!
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