I have been doing a lot of road trips and exploring my city more than ever. The more you travel, the more you get better at planning, packing and setting up for a fun trip. And, over the years, I have bought and been gifted a couple of things that I love and wanted to share them with you. List of 11 must have road trip essentials you didn’t know you need for your next road trip
This list of 11 travel essentials is not things that are nice to have. But, these actually come handy during your road trip. Trust me some of these will become your road trip essentials.
And, for some of you seasoned travelers, you may already have a few things. But go through the list and you may find other road trip essentials to your collection. And transform from too much work to fun and easy with these 11 must have travel essentials
This post is all about 11 travel must haves you didn’t know you need for your next road trip
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1. Jump Starter Portable / Car Battery Booster
Having a jumper starter box is a life saver. Because you don’t have to wait for anyone in the parking lot or roadside to give you a jump. And, this is even more special as it goes up to 1000mA (I have a 6 cylinder) and this jump starter works perfectly fine. This is not only good for jump starting your car.
In fact, once I was out electricity due to a storm (had my jump starter charged). And, was able to easily charge my phone with with the provided ports. This is also a great investment for your trips and has a 100 lumen flashlight. So, it is multi functional, durable, and your road trip essential is your must buy
2. Portable Phone Charger
Cell phones nowadays are used for multiple reasons. I know I use my phone as a GPS, camera, important apps. So its an essential in case of emergency. So, when we have multiple phones to charge. OR even when you are out and about exploring during your road trip. You want to make sure that you have some way for your multi functional device: phone/gps/camera is charged. So having a portable charger / power bank in your possession will make life easier and less stressful of phone dying for only $17.99 on Amazon
3. Auto Clamp holder and wireless Car Charger
I was not a very happy person when I had to use my phone for gps. Because and I didn’t have a comfortable holder for my phone, neither did my phone charger while using the holder. So, this 2 in 1 auto clamp and wireless car charger became my favorite accessory and now all my friends love it and many have bought it as well. You can get yours on amazon as well
4. Food tray / condiment holder
Game changer for 2021 and road trips. Using a food tray that is easily attachable to the car seat. As well as being able to actually enjoy my condiments is all things I love. Why should you buy it? Firstly, because it has become a 2021 travel essential as more restrictions are on dine in. So these come really handy. secondly, these trays make food more enjoyable and lastly because its affordable.
5. Trash Bin
This is great for disposing off used napkins, masks, wrappers and wipes as those our top used items in 2021. This tiny trash-can does just the job. It can be attached to the inside of the car door. Making it accessible and useful
6. Car Organizer
This is a great buy not only for road trips. But extremely organized and supportive for every single trip. Now you wont have to worry about bags and luggage all over the place. Compartments are great for organizing stuff in the trunk or on the back seat. This is one of the top quality car organizer in the industry and you must have road trip essentials for only $24.99
7. Sticky dash slide
I know, when I get into the car, the first thing I do is throw stuff onto the dash. And as I start driving it falls/slides right back down. But, now that I have the sticky slide, it does just the job we need. Keeps the things put and steady on the dash. This is an essential for road trip because of the space you can use on your dash (like for sunglasses, etc.)
While other space could be used to store more important stuff like extra snack for the trip. These no slid pads are only $8.99 on Amazon and will save you so much headache and space.
8. Gel for Car Cleaning (Putty)
Putty is fun to play with but also very useful for catching debris from hard to reach cervices. like crumbs from your car. I know, I enjoy eating tons of snacks and most times that happens during road trips. But hate all the mess, not matter how careful you are. Its annoying with all the crumbs. So, this $6.99 putty gets all the hard to reach places and is beneficial not just for road trips. But can be used to clean laptops as well.
9. Gap holder for car
Everything that is important to me has fallen into the trap of the side car gap. like my airpods, cash and many other things. And, I am sure, I am not the only one this has happened to. So, I am so glad to have found this amazing creation of the gap holder for car. I use this gap holder to store my airpods, wallet, extra keys. Its has been a safe haven for my stuff from the seat gap dragon. But yours to ensure you have extra storage and a safe haven for your items
10. Power Inverter/ Adapter
This is an essential for when you are outdoors on an amazing road trips in the mountains. But miss electricity, then, trust me this will be your friend. Plugs right into the cigarettes’ lighter adapter and you can use some common appliances. I know I use it on my camping trips for some waffles
11. First Aid Kit
This goes without saying but first aid is a top essential for road trips. I know I have needed some advil and band-aids before. so keep it handy. This is also good for having it your car regardless of a road trip or not. This kit from amzon has 100 pcs and love that it is water resistant
Summary
This post is all about the 11 travel must have road trip essentials you need to invest in. These items will not only make your road trips more enjoyable but very convenient as well. And, most of these 11 must haves are useful regardless if you are going on a road trip soon, like the jump starter box, seat gap holder, first aid kit and many others mentioned
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