Traveling by road has become the next It to do these days. Be it a college student or a corporate employee, going for a road trip has become one of the best ways to relish a long weekend. And now that we can opt for a self-drive instead of a hailing a taxi, the fun quotient has doubled up. However, just like you would pack some necessary items for a safe trip, you would need to stow some essentials for a perfect road trip. Heres your checklist:
1. Maps
Regardless of the fact that your trip is an impromptu one or a well planned one, its always better to have your GPS device handy. You may enjoy the detour at any point when you know that you could always get back on the road. Also, maps are required to find out the nearest hotel/fuel station to stop at for all your restroom needs.
2. Travel Apps
The next best thing that you would need to support your app would be the travel apps that let you book a hotel room on the go or show you different places that you could visit on your trip. If these apps can store some of the information in an offline manner then do use them prior to the trip.
3. Music
Well, we all know that music brightens up every dull plan. So having multiple playlists catering to various genres will suit all the roads that you would encounter on your trip. Sing-alongs are one of the most favoured ways of enjoying any road trip.
4. Snacks
If you are going to sing or drive throughout the journey, you are bound to tire yourself. So make sure that you pack sufficient snacks and beverages before you start your trip. You never know when hunger could strike you, making you the cranky fella in the trip.
5. First Aid Kit
This is one kit that we have always learnt to pack in all of our trips. For a road trip, do pack medicines which cater to issues such as nausea or a headache. Along with this kit, box up a toiletries set which would include sanitizers and towels for any sudden pit stops.