Summer is a great time to pack up your car, a few friends, and head out on the open road a la Jack Kerouac. Depending on the length, destinations, and type of road trip, what you need may vary. But no matter where your’re headed, make sure you bring these basic essentials.
- First Aid Kit
- Healthy snacks (to keep you from eating too much fast food)
- Phone and charger
- Sleeping bag and pillow
- Warm, water-resistant clothes
- Plastic bags for trash
- Bottled water
- Frisbee, deck of cards, or other form of entertainment
- Sunscreen
- Toothbrush and toothpaste
- Dry shampoo
- Credit cards and cash (keep them separate if possible)
- A journal or notebook
- A pocket knife
- Swimwear
- Sandals (to wear in communal showers if necessary)
- Sunglasses
- Camera
- Duct tape (hey, you never know!)
- Extra socks and underwear
- Comfortable shoes
- Deodorant (seriously)
- Comfy t-shirts, shorts, and pants
