Road Trip Basic Supplies

Planning on a road trip this spring? The past few days have made it seem more like summer, and I know that a lot of us have the travel bug from it! Of course, when you’re on the road, there are always bound to be little emergencies or bouts of boredom. When you’re traveling with a couple of passengers, you need to keep them occupied and comfortable. If you’re going solo, you’re still going to need some provisions to stay comfortable! We’ve compiled a list of important things to keep in your vehicle whenever you’re road tripping that’ll take care of passengers numbering from just one to a whole car-full! Check it out!

In The Car

• Blankets and pillows
• Music
• Folding chairs
• Reading material
• Camera
• Cash for toll roads
• GPS
• Binoculars
• Wet wipes
• Puzzle books and quiet toys for kids
• Pen, pencil, notepad
• Tissues, paper towels, toilet paper
• Small bags for garbage

Vehicle Emergency Kit

• Flashlight, roadside signal flares or reflective cones/warning signs
• First aid kit
• Booster cables, wrenches, screwdrivers (basic tool kit)

• Gallon jug of water
• Extra washer fluid, oil, transmission oil, brake fluid
• Rags, workshop towels, old blanket
• Gloves
• Spare belts (alternator, fan and air conditioner belts)
• Candle, warm clothes, heavy blanket (for winter travel)
• Duct tape and WD40