Who doesn’t love driving through beautiful roads and witnessing scenic views? Road tripping is an experience that everyone should have at least once in their lives. Whether you go on a planned or spontaneous road trip, it’s important to have travel essentials for a smooth trip.

This list will tell you about the 6 travel essentials you must carry for an unforgettable road trip.

1.  Documents and car essentials

Whether you are driving your own car or a rental, it’s important to take your documents and car essentials. If you don’t want to be caught off guard, take these documents as they may be required at check posts.

• Driver’s License
• Car Manual in case you need to repair something
• Car Registration and Insurance Information

Make sure you have road repair tools and other car essentials like:

• Extra car key with a different keychain in case you get locked out or the key stops working
• Numbers for roadside assistance if your car breaks down and you can’t repair it on your own
• Spare tire with tools to change a flat tire and a tire jack
• Car emergency kit- carrying a car emergency kit with basic car repair tools like screwdriver set, socket, tire sealer, jumper cables, tire pressure gauge, and a tow strap is vital. Your car might break down mid-journey with no help in sight so it’s better to be safe than sorry.
• If you are driving through remote areas make sure to carry extra fuel. You might not find petrol pumps in these stretches.

2.  First Aid Kit and Toiletries

It’s absolutely essential to carry a First Aid Kit. The First Aid Kit should contain all the essential medicines like aspirin, paracetamol, etc. It should also have bandages, antiseptic, gauze, alcohol wipes, thermometer, gloves, burn gel, antibiotic ointment, sting relief wipes, and a first aid guide. You can buy an all-purpose first aid kit from Amazon as it is more convenient.

Finding a fully equipped washroom during road trips is a task that is why you carry your toiletries. Take toilet paper rolls, hand sanitizer, paper soap, body wipes, tissues, ChapStick etc.

If you plan to go for a spontaneous swim, carry towels. Take garbage bags to dump all that trash collected. Bug spray is another item to take as there are a lot of bugs around, especially during monsoon.

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3.  Electronics

We can’t imagine our lives without smartphones. Smartphones are a great help so carry your smartphones. Download maps offline in case you lose data connectivity and need help with navigation. Carry a car phone charger and a normal phone charger, get a multi-port charger so you don’t have to worry about having one charging slot for one phone only. Bring a phone stand to navigate smoothly. Get a power inverter with USB ports and ac outlets.

If you want to stay in touch with your family in remote areas then you should bring a satellite phone. While it’s not absolutely essential, it’s definitely helpful. It will also help you to call for emergency assistance in case you get into an accident in a secluded area.

4.  Extra clothing, blankets

It’s time to get cozy. If the temperatures drop an extra layer of clothing like fleece jackets will help you to stay warm. They are also good for hiking.

Get thermal blankets, travel pillows, and eye masks if you plan to sleep in your car. You can also get a sleeping bag and tent for camping under the stars. Sunglasses are a beach essential. You can drive comfortably in sunny regions with sunglasses on. Choose your clothing according to the weather conditions.

5.  Snacks

The best part of road trips is the food. Finding the right restaurant on the go is not feasible, so carry your own food.  Carry a travel cup to have your coffee on the go. It’s also vital to stay hydrated so carry your reusable water bottle and water in bulk.

No road trip is complete without snacks so have a separate compartment for varieties of snacks. Take chips, cupcakes, cookies, candy, popcorn, juice boxes, chocolates, and healthy snacks like nuts, granola bars, fresh fruits, and veggies, if you want to stay healthy during your trip. You can also make sandwiches and eggs to satiate your hunger pangs. Pack some beer in an ice box and enjoy cold beer with the views.

6.  Entertainment Essentials

It’s boring to travel without some entertainment. The driver might also doze off if the road trip is done in complete silence. Make your favorite playlists, and carry a travel camera to savor those memories. If you enjoy podcasts, download your favorite podcast episodes. There are podcasts specifically catered to road trips so check those out too. Download audiobooks if you enjoy listening to books. Carry portable speakers to enjoy some music while camping. Entertainment doesn’t necessarily require gadgets. You can bring games to play with your friends and family.

Road trips can be one of the best experiences of life if they are done right. The above list of travel essentials will make sure you have an unforgettable road trip. If you are planning long road trips then you can stop at  Park Holidays property to rest. The properties are located all around the world and provide the best facilities. The properties don’t just provide premium amenities, they are affordable too.

What are you waiting for? Go take the road trip of your dreams right now!