Road Trip Essentials

There are twenty-one road trip essentials that I don’t leave home without. Have you ever considered how just one item can provide more freedom, comfort, and expand opportunities? For example, a rain poncho allows you the freedom to walk relatively protected outdoors in the rain. A water bottle and a protein bar will enable hikers to go farther and explore more terrain. More supplies can lead to greater freedoms.

I’m a big fan of day hiking, kayaking, and road trips. Having a checklist of the right supplies gives me peace of mind to take on new adventures. Preparing for a journey takes some time and consideration.

Below is a printable road trip essential checklist. Just click on the image and then print it. There are examples on this page of items that should be on the list. However, it is designed for you to personalize the checklist to fit your adventure. 

Continue reading for a list of basic survival supplies that fit into one small pouch. It can quickly be moved from the car to a hiking backpack or added to a belt. You’ll be glad you packed these twenty-two road trip essentials!

22 Road Trip Essentials

1. 1. Solar Light and Mobile Charger  
   2. Bandana Face Mask (sports headband) – Athletes use “neck gaiters”  to protect their neck, ears, nose, or head from the sun.  Hikers use them to cool down by getting them wet in a stream and then wearing them wet.
   3. Scissors
      
   4. Utility Tool
   5. Paracord (packed under the solar light so not visible in photo)
   6. USB Phone Charger (to use with the solar light charger)
   7. Duct Tape road trip essentials
   8. Poncho
   9. Emergency Blanket or Travel Blanket
   10. Food (protein bar & beef jerky)
   11. Lighter
       
   12. Water Filter Straw
   13. Compact Drinking Pouch
   14. Medicated Lip Balm (turned into a candle) or a Glowstick
   15. Very Loud Whistle
   16. Compass or GPS  Handheld
       
       
   17. Travel Journal
       
   18. Survival Travel Mirror
   19. First Aid Supplies
       

20. Portable toilet (Additional supplies that don’t fit in the pouch) – If you have ever traveled with a child, you know it’s not always easy to find a restroom. Most of the time, you are pulled over on the side.  Camping toilets are so handy for kids and adults, as long as you have Biodegradable toilet bags! The bags can be buried after use.     

21. Bear Spray

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