20 Packing Essentials For Your Next Road Trip

The holiday season is upon us, and if you’re planning to travel or see loved ones, it's crucial that you stick to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention travel guidelines while on the road. It's also important to make sure you’re stocked up on all of the right gear for your trip.

From health and safety items to games and entertainment, here are some products to help you have an enjoyable and safe holiday road trip.

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Lifewit Collapsible Cooler Bag, $29.99 — Road trips are way more enjoyable when you have some snacks. This collapsible cooler bag is the perfect addition to your trip, keeping all of your favorite goodies and beverages fresh and cool for up to 12 hours. The cooler bag is durable, waterproof and easy to clean, and you'll get tons of use out of it long after your road trip.

First Aid Only 299 Piece All-Purpose First Aid Kit, $19.50 — Safety is the No. 1 priority during your trip. So in the unfortunate event that someone gets hurt, it's important to have a first aid kit handy. And this kit contains 299 essential first aid supplies for treating minor aches and injuries.

Loaded Questions On The Go Card Game, $9.19 — It's no secret that long road trips can get a bit boring at times — luckily, this fun game you can play on the go is sure to spice things up. There will be no shortage of laughs with the game, which contains 200 hilarious, creative questions for hours of memorable play.

Disposable Face Mask, Breathable Masks, $17.99 — Since you are traveling during a pandemic and several states have different laws regarding wearing a mask in public, your safest bet is to stock up on masks to help keep you and your family safe. Chances are you'll be making some stops at rest areas or restaurants, so be sure to keep your distance from others, sanitize and wear your masks.

Please note: This site does not provide medical advice. All content presented here is for informational purposes only. If you have a question or concern regarding your health, always seek guidance from a qualified health provider.

Hydro Flask Standard Mouth Water Bottle, $29.95 — Staying hydrated is the key to a happy and healthy road trip — and this reusable water bottle will keep your cold drinks icy cold and your hot drinks piping hot for hours. The sustainable bottle features a clean design and comes in a bunch of fun colors.

Top Gear Premium Roadside Assistance Kit, $34.07 — When it comes to any minor roadside emergency, it's always best to be prepared. This kit comes packed with tools, gadgets and safety items that will save the day.

COWIN E7 Active Noise Cancelling Headphones, $59.99 — When you're road tripping with others, you might all have a different taste in music, which is why packing your own headphones is essential. These wireless headphones will pair up with your Bluetooth-enabled devices to help you better enjoy your music, movies and videos. Plus, they're noise-cancelling headphones, so they'll block out the noise during that nap you're bound to take.

Twist Memory Foam Travel Pillow, $24.99 — Speaking of naps, this twistable travel pillow is a must-have on your next road trip. It's not just a neck pillow — its versatile design will contour to almost any shape and position you want to provide you personalized support and pain relief. The memory foam pillow is covered with a breathable, machine-washable cotton cover, so you can easily wash it for your next adventure or trip.

Kindle Paperwhite, $129.99 — If you're a passenger on the trip and an avid reader (and you don't get car sick!), this Kindle is the perfect travel companion for you. It will keep you occupied during your travels with its massive selection of book titles to download, and its single battery charge lasts for weeks. It's also waterproof, so you’re free to read and relax at the beach, by the pool or even in the bath.

Anker PowerCore 10000 Portable Charger, $21.99 — This compact and portable charger fits easily into your bag and will charge all of your devices on the go. It powers up quickly and will provide high-speed charging for your devices.

PURA D’OR Hand Sanitizer Gel, $19.99 — With all the stops you're probably going to make on your trip, it's important to sanitize each time you get back into the car. This sanitizer kills 99 percent of germs and will cleanse and disinfect hands when water is not available. It's made with organic aloe vera gel and vitamin E to combat dryness while fighting germs on hands.

Venture Pal Lightweight Travel Backpack, $22.99 — Every adventure calls for backpack to keep all your travel essentials close by — and this backpack is made of durable, high-quality material and is waterproof. Pack it full of drinks, snacks, entertainment and safety items for your travels.

Drive Auto Products Car Trunk Storage Organizer, $23.99 — Packing your car before a road trip isn't always easy — but it can be made simpler with the help of this trunk organizer. Organize loose clutter and items in these folding compartments and large pockets. It also features sturdy straps for carrying your belongings outside of the car.

Lusso Gear Kids Travel Tray, $23.99 Keep your kids entertained with this travel tray by Lusso Gear so you can keep your eyes on the road. The built-in, easy-to-clean dry erase board doubles as a mess-containing eating tray, and the tablet stand secures your little ones’ devices in place, allowing them to watch and interact hands-free.

EPAuto Waterproof Car Trash Can, $12.97 Stop shoving all of your road trip trash into greasy, leaky fast-food bags and instead pick up one of these waterproof car trash cans from EPAuto. This model holds a whopping 2 gallons of trash to help keep your vehicle clean and organized on long rides.

Stalwart Electric Heated Car Blanket, $21.99 While autumn and winter can be beautiful, holiday road trips often get chilly. Stop your shivers with this soft electric heated car blanket by Stalwart Electric. Its quick-start heating element plugs into any car, truck, SUV or RV cigarette lighter, and its 96-inch-long cord allows passengers in the back seat to also stay cozy on cool weather road trips.

Dual-Port USB Car Charger Adapter by HUSSELL, $20.95 Nobody wants to be stuck with a dead phone or GPS device during a road trip. That's why you should snag this Dual-Port USB Car Charger by HUSSELL. Its Qualcomm Quick Charge 3.0 technology provides charging speeds up to four times faster than other adapters offer. It also features a built-in protection system that helps prevent overcharging and overheating.

AstroAI Snow Brush and Detachable Ice Scraper, $12.99 Don't let a little winter weather slow you down — pick up one of these all-in-one snow brush and ice scrapers from AstroAI. With its ergonomic handle and soft grip, you can easily brush off caked-on snow and scrape away hard ice without damaging your windshield, roof, door, hood or side mirrors.

Leader Accessories Roof Rack Cargo Basket, $156.99 Free up trunk space in your car or SUV with this roof rack cargo basket from Leader Accessories. Its sturdy construction uses your vehicle's cross bars and easily mounts on the roof of your car using four universal U-bolts. It can also safely and securely hold up to 150 pounds of cargo, gear and equipment.

APEMAN 1080p Dash Cam, $44.99 Staying safe and secure while traveling is key to any successful road trip. This high-resolution dashboard camera by APEMAN will ensure you capture any unexpected driving accidents or collisions on video. It also features parking mode, which monitors your car's surroundings while parked.