{"id":12933,"date":"2020-06-29T12:30:36","date_gmt":"2020-06-29T17:30:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thetravellingfool.com\/?p=12933"},"modified":"2020-06-29T22:37:56","modified_gmt":"2020-06-30T03:37:56","slug":"road-trip-essentials","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thetravellingfool.com\/road-trip-essentials\/","title":{"rendered":"14 Must Have Road Trip Essentials"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-12949\" src=\"https:\/\/thetravellingfool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Montana-Landscape.jpg\" alt=\"Road Trip\" width=\"900\" height=\"675\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thetravellingfool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Montana-Landscape.jpg 900w, https:\/\/thetravellingfool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Montana-Landscape-570x428.jpg 570w, https:\/\/thetravellingfool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Montana-Landscape-890x668.jpg 890w, https:\/\/thetravellingfool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Montana-Landscape-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><em><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">The following post has affiliate links in it.<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 20px;\">In order to have a good road trip you only need a few things. A vehicle, road trip essentials and the desire to channel your inner explorer.<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 20px;\">A recent survey of 1800 people by the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gasbuddy.com\/NewsRoom\/PressRelease\/909\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Gas Buddy Travel App<\/a> said 31 percent plan on taking a road trip this summer. RV sales and rentals are skyrocketing because people would rather go on a road trip than travel on the airlines. In fact a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rvia.org\/news-insights\/46-million-americans-plan-go-rving\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">survey by the RV Industry<\/a> showed 46 million Americans are planning on a road trip in the next 12 months.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 20px;\">If you are planning on a road trip there are a few road trip essentials you should take along. I know a lot of these posts have everything from drivers license to car insurance listed. I\u2019ll take it for granted you have some common sense and know those things already. At the end of this article I put a link to my interactive packing list. What I will list are things you may have thought of but believe or not most people don\u2019t.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><strong><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 28px;\">Dash Cam<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-12935 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/thetravellingfool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Rexing-V2-Pro-Dash-Cam-570x570.jpg\" alt=\"Rexing Dash Cam\" width=\"570\" height=\"570\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thetravellingfool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Rexing-V2-Pro-Dash-Cam-570x570.jpg 570w, https:\/\/thetravellingfool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Rexing-V2-Pro-Dash-Cam-890x890.jpg 890w, https:\/\/thetravellingfool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Rexing-V2-Pro-Dash-Cam-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/thetravellingfool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Rexing-V2-Pro-Dash-Cam-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/thetravellingfool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Rexing-V2-Pro-Dash-Cam-100x100.jpg 100w, https:\/\/thetravellingfool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Rexing-V2-Pro-Dash-Cam-250x250.jpg 250w, https:\/\/thetravellingfool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Rexing-V2-Pro-Dash-Cam.jpg 900w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 570px) 100vw, 570px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 20px;\">The number one thing on my list of road trip essentials is a good dash cam and here are the reasons.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><strong><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 24px;\">Evidence In Case Of An Accident<\/span><\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 20px;\">Drivers are crazy. People cut you off, drive and text, talk on the phone or just plain don\u2019t know how to drive. If you get in an accident nothing helps your case more than video evidence.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 24px;\">Avoid Insurance Fraud and Scams<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 20px;\">Whether it is someone braking hard in front of you or trying to run some other kind of insurance scam, dash cam video can save you a lot of hassles and potential law suits.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 24px;\">Capture your road trip<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 20px;\">A dash cam can provide you with video or your road trip. Driving through the mountains or that scenic drive can all be captured and saved to video.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 24px;\">Video the unexpected<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 20px;\">Instead of telling everyone about that animal that ran out in front your car, show them the video. You see a lot of unexpected things while driving. A dash cam can give you a lasting video if the event.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 20px;\">One of the best dash cams on the market is <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jdoqocy.com\/click-5219980-13999236\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener sponsored noreferrer\">Rexing Dash Cams<\/a>. Rexing is an industry leader in dash cams, trail cams and body cams. They are a great company and stand behind their products. Check them out.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 28px;\">VPN<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-12421 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/thetravellingfool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/VPN-ENCRYPTION-570x356.jpg\" alt=\"VPN FOR TRAVEL\" width=\"570\" height=\"356\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thetravellingfool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/VPN-ENCRYPTION-570x356.jpg 570w, https:\/\/thetravellingfool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/VPN-ENCRYPTION-890x556.jpg 890w, https:\/\/thetravellingfool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/VPN-ENCRYPTION-768x480.jpg 768w, https:\/\/thetravellingfool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/VPN-ENCRYPTION.jpg 900w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 570px) 100vw, 570px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 20px;\">When you are traveling you may be connecting to a random wi-fi in a restaurant or hotel. You don\u2019t know who has access to that wi-fi and it only takes a moment for them to steal all your info. A good VPN keeps your internet connection safe from prying eyes. I use one all the time whether I am traveling or not and<a href=\"https:\/\/www.xvbelink.com\/?a_fid=Thetravellingfool\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener sponsored noreferrer\"> Express VPN<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 20px;\"> is the service I trust. <a href=\"https:\/\/thetravellingfool.com\/do-i-need-a-vpn-for-traveling\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Check out the review<\/a> I did in an earlier post.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 28px;\">Pressure Relieving Air Cushion<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-12936 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/thetravellingfool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/car-seat-cushion-570x570.jpg\" alt=\"car seat cushion\" width=\"570\" height=\"570\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thetravellingfool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/car-seat-cushion-570x570.jpg 570w, https:\/\/thetravellingfool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/car-seat-cushion-890x890.jpg 890w, https:\/\/thetravellingfool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/car-seat-cushion-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/thetravellingfool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/car-seat-cushion-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/thetravellingfool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/car-seat-cushion-100x100.jpg 100w, https:\/\/thetravellingfool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/car-seat-cushion-250x250.jpg 250w, https:\/\/thetravellingfool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/car-seat-cushion.jpg 900w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 570px) 100vw, 570px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 20px;\">A road trip means a lot of driving. Whether you are taking a trip in an RV or the family car chances are your butt is going to be parked in the driver\u2019s seat for long hours. Nothing helps out better than a <a href=\"https:\/\/fave.co\/2NEPBJe\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener sponsored noreferrer\">really good seat cushion<\/a> that helps relieve the pressure and make the driving a little more comfortable. This seat cushion from Walmart has enhanced orthopedic support and a ventilated breathable cool pad.<br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 28px;\">Collapsible Lantern<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-12960\" src=\"https:\/\/thetravellingfool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Collapsible-Lantern-2-570x544.jpg\" alt=\"Collapsible Lantern\" width=\"570\" height=\"544\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thetravellingfool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Collapsible-Lantern-2-570x544.jpg 570w, https:\/\/thetravellingfool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Collapsible-Lantern-2-890x849.jpg 890w, https:\/\/thetravellingfool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Collapsible-Lantern-2-768x733.jpg 768w, https:\/\/thetravellingfool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Collapsible-Lantern-2.jpg 900w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 570px) 100vw, 570px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 20px;\">Anything can happen on a road trip and you need to have a good flashlight or what I prefer, a <a href=\"https:\/\/fave.co\/3dKnZgq\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener sponsored noreferrer\">collapsible lantern<\/a>. These things run off of batteries and out a bright light. I prefer a dual spotlight\/lantern. Use it as a spot light or\u00a0 just pull it open and it becomes a bright lantern. Use it anytime you need light and just close it and store it in your vehicle for the next time.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 28px;\">First Aid Kit<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-12938\" src=\"https:\/\/thetravellingfool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/First-Aid-Kit-570x570.jpg\" alt=\"First Aid Kit\" width=\"570\" height=\"570\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thetravellingfool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/First-Aid-Kit-570x570.jpg 570w, https:\/\/thetravellingfool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/First-Aid-Kit-890x890.jpg 890w, https:\/\/thetravellingfool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/First-Aid-Kit-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/thetravellingfool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/First-Aid-Kit-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/thetravellingfool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/First-Aid-Kit-100x100.jpg 100w, https:\/\/thetravellingfool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/First-Aid-Kit-250x250.jpg 250w, https:\/\/thetravellingfool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/First-Aid-Kit.jpg 900w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 570px) 100vw, 570px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 20px;\">A good <a href=\"https:\/\/fave.co\/2Bm77zB\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener sponsored noreferrer\">first aid kit<\/a> that doesn\u2019t take up much room can come in real handy. This first aid kit has all types of bandages for cuts, along with mole skin for those hiking blisters, a cold pack, scissors, aspirin, acetaminophen and ibuprofen as well as Antibiotic Ointment and Antimicrobial Towelettes. It is all packed up in a small easy to stow bag that you can store anywhere.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 28px;\"><strong><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">Tool kit<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-12939\" src=\"https:\/\/thetravellingfool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Tool-Kit-570x570.jpg\" alt=\"Tool Kit\" width=\"570\" height=\"570\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thetravellingfool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Tool-Kit-570x570.jpg 570w, https:\/\/thetravellingfool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Tool-Kit-890x890.jpg 890w, https:\/\/thetravellingfool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Tool-Kit-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/thetravellingfool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Tool-Kit-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/thetravellingfool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Tool-Kit-100x100.jpg 100w, https:\/\/thetravellingfool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Tool-Kit-250x250.jpg 250w, https:\/\/thetravellingfool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Tool-Kit.jpg 900w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 570px) 100vw, 570px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 20px;\">You may not be a mechanic but a good automotive tool kit is a great thing to take on your road trip. This <a href=\"https:\/\/fave.co\/31myhRv\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener sponsored noreferrer\">51 piece tool kit<\/a> comes with screwdriver, wrenches, pliers, tire gauge and more in a handy zip closed bag.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 28px;\"><strong><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">Multi Tool<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-12940\" src=\"https:\/\/thetravellingfool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Leatherman-Multi-Tool-570x570.jpg\" alt=\"Leatherman Multi Tool\" width=\"570\" height=\"570\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thetravellingfool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Leatherman-Multi-Tool-570x570.jpg 570w, https:\/\/thetravellingfool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Leatherman-Multi-Tool-890x890.jpg 890w, https:\/\/thetravellingfool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Leatherman-Multi-Tool-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/thetravellingfool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Leatherman-Multi-Tool-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/thetravellingfool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Leatherman-Multi-Tool-100x100.jpg 100w, https:\/\/thetravellingfool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Leatherman-Multi-Tool-250x250.jpg 250w, https:\/\/thetravellingfool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Leatherman-Multi-Tool.jpg 900w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 570px) 100vw, 570px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 20px;\">Whether you pack an auto tool kit or not, a multi tool can be very useful. It is small and you can just put it in the glove box or center console. If you are going get a multi tool you might as well get one that has stood the test of time. In 1983 Tim Leatherman sold his first \u201cpocket survival tool\u201d. Since then Leatherman tools have been used by members of the military, first responders and cool dads everywhere, <a href=\"https:\/\/fave.co\/2YJfyOp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener sponsored noreferrer\">Leatherman multi tools<\/a> have been the go to for years. And in addition to being a US company based in Oregon, the tools have a 25 year warranty.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 28px;\"><strong><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">Duct tape<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-12941\" src=\"https:\/\/thetravellingfool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Duct-Tape-570x428.jpg\" alt=\"Duct Tape\" width=\"570\" height=\"428\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thetravellingfool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Duct-Tape-570x428.jpg 570w, https:\/\/thetravellingfool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Duct-Tape-890x668.jpg 890w, https:\/\/thetravellingfool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Duct-Tape-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/thetravellingfool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Duct-Tape.jpg 900w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 570px) 100vw, 570px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 20px;\">You can repair almost anything with duct tape. You can repair hoses, use it for emergency mending of shoes and rips in clothes, use it as a bandage. Have an accident on your road trip? Tape the broken glass or light covers. Patch holes and plastic containers and so much more. It\u2019s cheap and takes up no room. Out of all the brands, I use <a href=\"https:\/\/fave.co\/3id3hJt\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener sponsored noreferrer\">Gorilla Tape.<\/a> I think it\u2019s a great product, is all weather and sticks to anything. \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 20px;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 28px;\"><strong><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">Ice Chest<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-12942\" src=\"https:\/\/thetravellingfool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Igloo-Ice-Chest-570x570.jpg\" alt=\"Igloo Ice Chest\" width=\"570\" height=\"570\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thetravellingfool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Igloo-Ice-Chest-570x570.jpg 570w, https:\/\/thetravellingfool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Igloo-Ice-Chest-890x890.jpg 890w, https:\/\/thetravellingfool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Igloo-Ice-Chest-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/thetravellingfool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Igloo-Ice-Chest-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/thetravellingfool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Igloo-Ice-Chest-100x100.jpg 100w, https:\/\/thetravellingfool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Igloo-Ice-Chest-250x250.jpg 250w, https:\/\/thetravellingfool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Igloo-Ice-Chest.jpg 900w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 570px) 100vw, 570px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 20px;\">A good ice chest to keep your drinks and snacks nice and cold is a must. You can choose either a soft sided ice chest or a hard sided ice chest. I prefer the hard sided ice chests simply because when you are packing up the car you can stack things on top of it if needed. I like this one for a couple of reasons. It is made by <a href=\"https:\/\/fave.co\/2CJAg84\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener sponsored noreferrer\">Igloo Ice Chests<\/a>, a well known brand and has enough room to pack drinks and snacks but it isn&#8217;t too big. Plus this one has wheels and a handle to roll out with you for a road side picnic or haul onto the beach.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 28px;\">Day pack<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-12943\" src=\"https:\/\/thetravellingfool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Day-Pack-496x570.jpg\" alt=\"Day Pack\" width=\"496\" height=\"570\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thetravellingfool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Day-Pack-496x570.jpg 496w, https:\/\/thetravellingfool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Day-Pack.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 496px) 100vw, 496px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 20px;\">I always take a day pack with me when traveling. They come in handy for putting all your stuff in it when sightseeing, hiking or going out anywhere. A good day pack shouldn\u2019t be too large but big enough to throw in your camera, towel, maybe a change of clothes or other personal items. <a href=\"https:\/\/fave.co\/3eCLjhs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener sponsored noreferrer\">LL Bean<\/a> has great products and this backpack weighs in at 14 ounces and holds up to 100 lbs of gear.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 20px;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 28px;\">Deodorizing bath wipes<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-12944\" src=\"https:\/\/thetravellingfool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Bath-Wipes-570x570.jpg\" alt=\"Bath Wipes\" width=\"570\" height=\"570\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thetravellingfool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Bath-Wipes-570x570.jpg 570w, https:\/\/thetravellingfool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Bath-Wipes-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/thetravellingfool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Bath-Wipes-100x100.jpg 100w, https:\/\/thetravellingfool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Bath-Wipes-250x250.jpg 250w, https:\/\/thetravellingfool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Bath-Wipes.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 570px) 100vw, 570px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 20px;\">Bath wipes are different than wet wipes. Bath wipes are larger and usually do not have alcohol. <a href=\"https:\/\/fave.co\/3g2vUHM\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener sponsored noreferrer\">These bath wipes<\/a> are 8 x 8 inches, deodorizing and hypoallergenic. They don\u2019t cost much and can be refreshing after being outside on a hot day.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 20px;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 28px;\"><strong><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">Portable charger<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-12954\" src=\"https:\/\/thetravellingfool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Anker-Power-Charger-1-570x413.jpg\" alt=\"Anker Power Charger\" width=\"570\" height=\"413\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thetravellingfool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Anker-Power-Charger-1-570x413.jpg 570w, https:\/\/thetravellingfool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Anker-Power-Charger-1.jpg 716w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 570px) 100vw, 570px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 20px;\">There is nothing worse than looking at your phone or other electronic device and seeing the power meter barely registering. A portable power charger can power up all your electronics when you need them the most. I use and recommend <a href=\"https:\/\/fave.co\/3eI5HxO\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener sponsored noreferrer\">Anker Power Chargers<\/a>. Anker is a global leader in charging technology and offers models at all different price ranges. I never travel anywhere without mine.<br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 20px;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 28px;\"><strong><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">Reusable Storage Bags<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-12946\" src=\"https:\/\/thetravellingfool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Reusable-Storage-Bags-570x570.jpg\" alt=\"Reusable Storage Bags\" width=\"570\" height=\"570\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thetravellingfool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Reusable-Storage-Bags-570x570.jpg 570w, https:\/\/thetravellingfool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Reusable-Storage-Bags-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/thetravellingfool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Reusable-Storage-Bags-100x100.jpg 100w, https:\/\/thetravellingfool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Reusable-Storage-Bags-250x250.jpg 250w, https:\/\/thetravellingfool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Reusable-Storage-Bags.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 570px) 100vw, 570px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 20px;\">I always pack a few zip lock bags when I travel. They are useful for all sorts of things. I usually put anything liquid in a ziplock bag in case of spillage. They are useful\u00a0 to store things in case of rain, like small cameras or your phone. You can easily run through a bunch of ziplock bags over time so why not buy <a href=\"https:\/\/fave.co\/2NAMS3t\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener sponsored noreferrer\">reusable Silicone Ziplock bags<\/a>? I like these because they are reusable, easy to clean and they are safe for putting food in.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 28px;\"><strong><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">Purifying water bottle<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-12948\" src=\"https:\/\/thetravellingfool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Water-Bottle-570x570.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"570\" height=\"570\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thetravellingfool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Water-Bottle-570x570.jpg 570w, https:\/\/thetravellingfool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Water-Bottle-890x890.jpg 890w, https:\/\/thetravellingfool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Water-Bottle-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/thetravellingfool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Water-Bottle-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/thetravellingfool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Water-Bottle-100x100.jpg 100w, https:\/\/thetravellingfool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Water-Bottle-250x250.jpg 250w, https:\/\/thetravellingfool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Water-Bottle.jpg 900w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 570px) 100vw, 570px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 20px;\">There are all kinds of reasons to have a water bottle instead of using plastic water bottles. Having said that all water bottles are not equal. <a href=\"https:\/\/fave.co\/2NBRzKx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener sponsored noreferrer\">The LARQ water bottle<\/a> is self cleaning and uses UV-C LED light to eliminate bio contaminates. \u00a0With over 1300 five star reviews, they are doing something right.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 20px;\">These items will make your road trip a lot easier and for what to pack I also have an interactive packing list. This is a simple packing list you can refer to, and also print out, to make sure you don\u2019t forget to pack things you might need. <a href=\"https:\/\/thetravellingfool.com\/vacation-packing-list\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Just click on this link<\/a> and choose where you are traveling to for a list of things to pack. If you are thinking about renting an RV for a roadtrip then check out <a href=\"https:\/\/fave.co\/2CU2T2A\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener sponsored noreferrer\">Outdoorsey<\/a>, one of the best RV rental companies.<br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 20px;\">And there you have it, the best things to take on a road trip and a packing list. Share this and if you have any other recommendations for things you find useful let me know in the comments.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The following post has affiliate links in it. In order to have a good road trip you only need a few things. A vehicle, road trip essentials and the desire to channel your inner explorer. 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