There is nothing like breeze chasing your hairs, your favorite songs blaring through speakers and the wide-open road welcoming you to an unforgettable trip with your loved ones…
Road trips give you the sense of freedom, that you are not bounded by time, all you have to do is to chill, watch the scenery around you, dive into the adventure.
Going on vacation after your hectic work life with so many thoughts to cherish every moment, planning about the activities that you'll do, the unique experiences you'll about to get. You pack every bits & bob and start your journey, land on the destination with your heart filled with zeal and passion.
But what if you end up with a heavy suitcase and everything you remember from the place is, how difficult it was for you to manage it! What if you forget something very important to keep and you waste hours on acquiring those because sometimes it's very hard to get what you want especially when you're far from the market place.
In any of these situations, you don't want to waste your time in hurrying and worrying. If you're planning to go on a road trip soon then this blog is for you.
Not sure what to keep and what to pack, don't worry we got your back.
Road trip essentials don't only include just your daily need items but also of your vehicle. If you are not prepared your trip could go south. So here are some of the quickest and important tips before your next road trip that will certainly be helpful while packing:
For your vehicle:
- Vehicle's registration papers, insurance papers, RC card, Driver's License, International Driving Permit (IDP)
- Enough coins and change for tolls, parking fee
- Paper Map with fully drawn itinerary, fuel stations, mechanic center, ATM, medical etc.
- Car charger
- Extra set of keys (so if you lost one, you have another to save you)
- AC blankets
- Small toys (in case of a baby on the board)
- Carry extra parts for your bike or rent it from a rental company. Some of the parts you must carry- spare tubes, spark plugs, chain links, and spare fuel in bottles
- First aid kit (band-aid, Benadryl, Disprin, cotton, Dettol, Pudin Hara drops, Norflox TZ, Vicks, balm, Volini spray, Inhaler, medicines for nausea & vomit)
- Travel trash can (Do not litter!)
- Emergency Car Kit
- Spare tire and tube
- Travel Neck pillow
- Tent and ropes
- Ice scraper, snow shovel, in case you're travelling to mountains in winters
- Flashlights, headlamps, army knife, duct tape, seat belt cutting tools
- Extra fuel just in case you don't find any fuel station
- Electronic battery pack
- Windscreen covers
- Reusable cloth bag for souvenirs, snacks
- Lighter and stove set (in case of cooking)
- Car Air Freshener
- Water Cooler
- Trunk Organizer
For your entertainment
- Magazines, novels, travel journal etc.
- Kindle
- Pen and Notepad
- Games
- Prepare your playlist way before your journey, and store it in a flash drive, CDs Micro SD card
- Earplugs
- Music Speakers
- Headphones and earphones
- Football, frisbee, badminton, Bat and ball
For your care and hygiene
- Tissue paper
- Toilet paper roll
- Wet wipes
- Hand sanitizer
- Dry Shampoo
- Body wash (Could be used as a shampoo also)
- First Aid Kit
- Eno and Hajmola
- Sunscreen to protect you from skin burns
- Toothbrush, toothpaste, lip balm, antiseptic cream, lotion, face cream, face wash, shampoo, conditioner, etc.
- Mosquito repellent cream
- Polybags for used clothes, wet shoes and socks
- Travel mug and water bottles
- Thermos
- Spoon, fork, plates, glass- Disposable
- Ziplock bags and disposable containers
- Needle and Thread (They could be your life savior)
- Umbrella
- Raincoat
- Eye mask
- Day bag or Tote bag
- Hairbrush and hair tie, headband
- Body spray or perfume to make you feel fresh
- Flip flops
- Feminine hygiene
For your interest
- Binoculars
- Camera
- Tripod stand
- Phone holder
- Selfie stick
- Power backup and charger
- Portable charger
For your clothing
Winter
- Jackets, track pants
- Muffler, beanie caps, monkey caps, gloves
- Thermals (Full sleeves)
- Full sleeves sweatshirts, t-shirt, hoodies
- Waterproof shoes
- Woolen socks
- Waterproof bag cover
Summer
- Breathable clothes
- Light color & cotton fabric clothes
- Scarves
- Sleeveless shirts, tops
- Pyjamas and Palazzos
For your appetite
- Muffins
- Peanut butter bites
- Banana and potato chips
- Spicy roasted nuts
- Salted Popcorns
- Gums and chocolates
- Sweet and sour candies
- Fresh Fruits
- Juices
- Protein bars
Apart from this you should download all the apps like maps, hotel booking, navigation apps, music apps, before your trip and try to at least open all for once. Sometimes we leave to download these apps and think that when we need it, we'll download. But NOOOO! This could lead you to unforeseen disasters. It might be possible that when you need any particular app and you turn on your phone to download it, you see no bars of a network, what are you going to do as you also don't have any idea when you get back in the network area, so prepare well before your trip starts.
Conclusion
Road tripping is the best way to indulge yourself totally in the place and to visit the remotest places of the country. It gives you enough time to travel, to feel, to experience. Road tripping is not as easy as it seems and the challenges you will be seeing is just unforgettable. So, we have tried our best to add all the items that are necessary to make your trip comfortable.
And buckle up it's going to be a long ride, so don't forget to keep patience!
