The Ultimate Road Trip Packing List (Must-Have Essentials!)

Not sure what to bring on a road trip? This road trip packing list covers essential tips and the best things to pack on your next road trip!

Road Trip Packing List: What to Bring on a Road Trip

Best Bags for a Road Trip

Use duffle bags for most of your luggage — it’s easier to stack and squeeze soft bags into any car arrangement that you need. If you’re stopping overnight, pack one bag with sleep essentials and next-day clothes so it’s compact and ready to go.

You can use a soft, wheeled suitcase for this if you have a lot of people. Finally, each person can keep a small bag — like a tote or backpack — next to their own seats for easily-accessible snacks and activities.

• We use this duffle bag on our road trips–it’s compact, has several pockets for easy organization, and it’s even slash-proof. This duffle bag is great for longer trips or two people who like to keep it simple and share one bag.
• This insulated tote bag doubles as an ice chest and it folds up nicely…