This summer road trip essentials post is sponsored by Refresh Your Car®! but the content and opinions expressed here are my own.
Summer is almost here, which means there are lots of weekend getaways and road trips to be had! Depending on when you’re going this summer, you may be spending lots of time in the car. If you have any upcoming travel plans, you’re going to want to make sure you’re prepared with all the summer road trip essentials!
Check out this list of must-haves before you hit the road!
SUMMER ROAD TRIP ESSENTIALS
Paper Map or GPS
First things first, you’ll want to make sure you know where you’re going! It’s a good idea to keep a paper map or GPS on hand in the event you lose cell phone service and can’t rely on any apps! Better safe than sorry, right!?
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Dual USB Charger
Dual USB chargers are total game changers! If your car only has one outlet in the front like mine, you’ll be glad you had one of these on hand! The dual port allows you to plug in multiple USB cords at once, meaning you and your hubby can both charge your phones without taking turns. You may even be able to find these with 3-4 plug-in slots.
Sunglasses
Enough said, right!? For those bright and sunny summer days!
Emergency Supplies
Make sure you’re prepared because anything can happen! Don’t forget the emergency essentials, like spare tires, jumping cables, flares, and a first aid kit just in case.
Energy Bars
Long road trips call for all the snacks! Energy bars are great options, especially if you’re the driver. While you’re at it, you may want to pack an extra mug of coffee too!
Umbrella
Summertime and the living’s easy, that is, until random summer thunderstorms pop up!
Mini Cooler
It’s always a good idea to pack drinks for long road trips. When you already have everything you need, you don’t have to stop as much, meaning you get to your destination much quicker! This is also a great way to save some money while on the road too!
Do you have any road trips planned? Share your favorite summer road trip essentials below!
Nikki says
My favorite tips were to bring the mini cooler and energy bars. Can’t forget the food and drinks!
Angela Saver says
My favorite summer roadtrip essentials are water, snacks and good music!
bn100 says
snacks
Marlynn | UrbanBlissLife says
Chargers are definitely a must! Love the idea of fresheners!
Giulia | ONE says
Sometimes the summer trips are better than the destination you’re going to! Shoutout to the mini cooler and the snacks… Because the snacks you eat while travelling in a highway don’t count 😀
Bestcapturedblog says
These are all musts! A summer roadtrip is the ultimate opportunity. I’d have to say for us personally a good music playlist is our number one essential. I hope you get to enjoy a great roadtrip this summer!
Alina says
We take annual road trips with the family. Are essentials are pillows, blankets, snacks, chargers and good music! Love that the chargers have a dual role!
Brix says
For me the essentials are snacks, good music and water!
Stafford says
We love to take blankets, snacks and drinks.
Sean C says
Essentials for this gal are snacks and more snacks, water, good music and great company!
tif says
Chargers are a must!! But seriously an air refresher is too!! Especially if hiking and have stinky feet! ha
Samantha says
Chargers are important, great music & good company is even more important! Summer means roadtrips for me!
Mita says
snacks and drinks.
Edye says
Snacks and good music!
Amanda says
Great tips! We don’t have road trips, but we are flying to Utah and South Carolina this summer!
meghan says
Water and good music!
Stephanie Grant says
My must-have road trip essential is a couple of plastic shopping bags for trash and of course plenty of snacks to cut down on stop time.