What do I take on a long road trip?

Question

What do I take on a long road trip?

Answer 1

An open mind and a sense of humor.

Answer 2

cell phone and lots of money for gasoline.

Answer 3

you might want to bring a camera, iPod, or nintendo DS.

that should keep up your entertainment. if there is more than just you and you are sick of those things i listed, you can play this one game i used to play when i was younger. Its called ABC signs. You have to get from a to z. You say, "A in artificial" then you go onto b, "B in Boot Barn" and whoever wins gets to sit up front in the pasenger seat. the only rules there are is one, you cant use abbreviations.

Answer 4

First aid kit, a cooler filled with bottled water, some food such as granola bars, sandwiches.  Also, take a flashlight, a blanket, and make sure you have a spare tire and a jack.

Answer 5

I presume that you will do the driving.

Prepare the vehicle - tune up, brakes checked, LOF (lube, oil, filter), good windshield wipers, all fluids serviced (no leaks), cleaned inside and out (put a coat of auto wax on the windshield to help remove rain), all lights operational (headlights adjusted, turn indicators, emergency flasher, backup), driver's license, registration and insurance valid for length of trip.

Me - well rested, prepared for trip (route, planned stops - preplan using computer, paper maps, tour books...Never map a trip while driving), enough time to make trip (allow for any construction zones, accidents, detours, etc), let somebody know where I'm going, enough money for fuel, food and lodging, try to drive during daylight only - especially on unfamiliar roads - no more than 12 - 14 hours with regular rest stops...Have cellphone handy for calls and use camera

function to document any unforeseen mishap.

Relax and enjoy your trip

Answer 6

Carrying an emergency kit can get you out of a tough jam when stuck on the roadside. You can easily create one by putting together in a box the items listed below:

One quart of Oil

Two quarts of Premix Radiator Coolant

Small Funnel

Tire Pressure Gauge

Pocket Knife (If you’re MacGvver…Swiss Army Knife)

Rags and Waterless Hand Cleaner

Assortment of Combination Wrenches, Screwdrivers, and Pliers

Flashlight / Spare Batteries for Flashlight

Roadside Flares / Battery Operated Roadside Marker Lights (If you don’t like playing with fire)

First Aid Kit

Electrical Tape/Duct Tape

Battery Jumper Cables

Blanket, Food, and Something to Drink (In case you’re stuck for awhile)

“Help” Sign for the Window (For Sale Sign Optional)

Of course, a cellular phone can be your most useful tool, but they don’t always work.

If possible, use a roadside emergency telephone call box. These call boxes are provided on some major highways in the US, but not all. Look for them on the right-hand shoulder with a sign indicating “Call Box” or “Emergency Call Box.”

Consult the instructions in the box; in most cases, calls are free and you are connected directly to the Highway Patrol. If there’s no phone around and you aren’t able to use a cellular phone, you may have to rely on your emergency kit, so make sure you take it with you. In my experience, when you’re totally prepared, usually nothing goes wrong.

Happy motoring!

Answer 7

Um, whatever you think you'll need... water, snacks, entertainment, money for tolls, money in general for other stuff, a little extra emergency money in case something happens, first aid stuff, cell phone, clothing, toilet paper just in case you stop someplace to use the restroom and it's out of it, and so on...

P.S. Nail clippers and file...I always do because if I don't I know I'm bound to end up needing it and then I'm just left with a chip or snag in a nail that catches on every last thing and drives me crazy, so there...

Answer 8

Depending on where you are going, take a pillow, and some snacks and invest in a lunch pail so you can have something to snack on on your trip.  Bring a flashlight and some flares in case you get stranded somewhere.  It is also a good idea to bring a blanket.  Bring a thermos for your cold/hot beverages.  Thank you.

Answer 9

it really depends on where you are going and how long of a trip it is but the main things to take are cell phone, map, bottle of h2o, comfy shoes, a snack bag, a camera is a must you never k now what you will see, and most definitely a clear head. a road trip should be relaxing and fun. hard to do with gas prices and most other drivers but try and make the best of it ole yea it is always good to have a good mixed CD with songs the really get you going. just remember the car doesn't dance as well as the driver so dont make it. LoL. have fun and remember to smile :)

Answer 10

I think you'll need to provide a bit more information here... Are you going solo, or with friends/family?  How big is the vehicle? Are you driving or a passenger?  How long a trip is this?