Car driving along a winding mountain road

Road Trip Packing List: 10 Things to Keep in Your Car

A great road trip is about the stops you did not plan. Keep these 10 things in the car and you will be ready for whatever the road brings.

Safety

  1. Dash cam: records the road and can protect you if something happens
  2. Flashlight: for flat tires and roadside stops after dark
  3. First aid kit
  4. Jumper cables or a jump starter

Comfort

  1. UV-protection sunglasses: long hours of glare tire your eyes
  2. A portable fan: for hot afternoons and parked breaks
  3. Refillable water bottles and snacks

Stops and side trips

  1. Waist bag: keeps your phone, wallet and keys on you at viewpoints and rest stops
  2. A hat: for short hikes and sunny stops
  3. Phone charger and power bank

Before you go

Check your tire pressure, oil and spare tire, and download offline maps for areas with weak signal.

Shop dash cams, sunglasses, fans and more in our Road Trip Essentials collection.

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