Whether you have a long, multi day road trip or simply a several hour drives in the car planned for your future, being in a vehicle for long periods of time can be taxing. The best way to reduce the woes of the long ride are to pack accordingly with all the necessary road trip essentials. These change from person to person and group to group, but there are some things that really help make any long ride go from a tiresome ride to the best part of the trip!

Snacks, snacks, and more snacks!

Car snacks are most definitely one of the biggest essentials for any road trip! You will likely be a lot hungrier than you realize and sometimes unable to stop for food and other times you simply may not want to have to make that stop. In any case, it is always better to have too much food available than not enough so be sure to get plenty of everyone’s favorite foods before heading out on the road! While you’re at it, make sure you include getting everyone’s favorite car drinks too, as well as plenty of water!

First Aid Kit

This is more important the longer the car ride is. If you are only going on a road trip for a few hours, it is not as important but if you are going cross country or spending most of your day in the vehicle, we definitely suggest having this with you! Similarly to food stops, you may not be able to find anywhere nearby to help treat some issues if something were to happen. It is best to prepare for anything and pack things like ibuprofen, band-aids, alcohol, and any other simple medical needs! Along this same line, be sure to have other things like hand sanitizer, sunscreen, and even bug spray!

Entertainment Needs

The longer the car ride, the more boring it can be at times. That is why it is incredibly important to pack the best things to keep you entertained. Some of our vehicles include entertainment amenities, such as televisions, game systems, speakers, LED-lighting strips, and more! If you are reserved with one of these vehicles, we suggest packing the perfect things to accompany these, or packing your own things additionally. For example, board games, card games, individual gaming systems, and really anything else. We also allow Bluetooth connection in our vehicles, so building a perfect playlist can keep you and the rest of your party singing the whole ride through!

The Whole Comfy Shebang!

Sitting in a vehicle for hours on end can get uncomfortable. We always suggest packing pillows and blankets to make sure you stay comfy and cozy for the entire duration of your ride! We know sometimes people feel silly making what is essentially a bed in the car, but we promise it is the best way to go about a road trip!