| Bringing the right things can be the difference | | | | is a lot easier when it comes to food. You want |
| between a great experience, and a disaster. | | | | to have drinks with you constantly, however, and |
| Making a list of what to pack for a road trip is a | | | | taking care of a small ice chest with a few drinks |
| great way to be prepared and feel safe in the | | | | in it is very convenient. |
| knowledge that you have everything covered. | | | | A first aid kit for the road is essential. Things |
| Something a lot of people don't think about, but | | | | happen, especially when you're outside of your |
| can be really fun to have, is a set of binoculars. | | | | normal routine, and if you don't have one of |
| Depending on how important this is to you a nicer | | | | these around you'll almost certainly end up needing |
| pair can certainly go up in price, but you can find a | | | | it. |
| cheap $10-$20 pair fairly easily. Once you have a | | | | GPS devices are becoming so convenient with all |
| pair you'll find it's fun to be able to pull over and | | | | of their new features that they're practically a |
| take a look at things at different scenic outlooks. | | | | necessity these days, especially when you're |
| It'll give you a lot more value from your road trip, | | | | looking at what to pack for a road trip. They can |
| since part of the point is to see the sights. | | | | help you find the nearest gas station or hospital, |
| You'll want to have a small ice chest for drinks. | | | | they can plot you a route avoiding toll roads, or |
| Often when people realize they want an ice chest | | | | highways, they can plot you the fastest route or |
| they end up bringing one of the full size ones | | | | the shortest distance, and they do it all in one |
| stuffed with food, which is nice if that's what you | | | | small device that won't take up too much room in |
| want to do, but often these end up being more | | | | the car. Navigation plays a key role in the success |
| hassles than they're worth. Bringing food that | | | | of any road trip and a GPS system makes it a |
| doesn't need to be chilled, or stopping at | | | | pain free task. |
| restaurants (the best is usually a mix of the two) | | | | |