Road Trip Essentials for Your Next Getaway

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If you’ve been wanting to get away but don’t want to fly on a plane, going on a road trip is a great way to enjoy beautiful scenery while driving and enjoying time outdoors. In addition to being more budget-friendly, it’s a great way to spend time with family and friends—and you can even bring your beloved pets along.

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Depending on how far you’re traveling and what type of accommodations (hotel vs. camping), traveling can be challenging at times, especially when you’re forced to leave behind the comforts of home and essentially pack everything you need into one or two bags.

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Here, we’ve put together a list of road trip essentials for your next vacation—whether it’s a girl’s trip, family outing, solo endeavor, or a quick getaway with your main squeeze. From beauty products and tools to fun games and savory snacks, read on to discover and shop the innovative items that will make packing for your next trip a breeze!

Act+Acre Plant-Based Dry Shampoo ($26)

Keep hair fresh between washes while you’re on-the-go with this mineral-rich, plant-based dry shampoo. It’s formulated with organic rice and tapioca powder to absorb oil efficiently and detox the hair, while at the same time improving overall scalp health and hair texture.  

Formula 10.0.6 Butter Up Moisturizing Body Stick ($10.99)

Combining the dreamy scent of plum with the deep hydration of cocoa butter, this handy moisturizing stick has everything you need to keep yourself from getting dry—without carrying around a big tub or bottle of lotion! Just apply the stick directly to skin, press gently, and massage over legs, arms, or anywhere else that needs a boost of moisture.

Good Essentials Aromatherapy Face & Mask Mist ($10)

This multipurpose spray can be use on your face for an instant refresh and it can also be used as an air freshener to help kill bacteria in the air thanks to its anti-bacterial properties. The spray blends lavender, rosemary, grapefruit, and lemon essential oils, which help boost the immune system while offering soothing, calming properties, as well as cold relief. Just a few spritzes of this and you can feel the stress melt away as your mind becomes calmer!

Hey Dewy Portable Facial Humidifier ($49.95)

Keep skin hydrated (especially during desert adventures) with this portable USB humidifier that provides up to 10 hours of continuous (or 12 hours of intermittent) quiet and efficient cool mist control. It conveniently plugs into your car’s USB so you can enjoy its benefits while you’re in the car. Includes a soft evening LED illumination for added relaxation benefits.

Nabee Compression Socks ($30 each)

Available in multiple fun colors and patterns, these cute compression socks alleviate paint, fatigue, and swelling, while also preventing spider and varicose veins.  Larger openings make pulling them on much easier, while a new ‘stay-up-cuff’ is larger and non-binding for more comfort below the knee. Soft and durable, these are a must when you’re sitting in one place for long periods of time.

Recess Travel Kit ($13-$24)

When you don’t have access to a shower or you need a quick refresh, these set includes bacteria-fighting wipes for the face, aluminum-free deodorant wipes, and aloe wipes. Perfect for outdoor adventures, gym sessions, long flights or rides in the car. The mini kit includes two of each type of wipe and the full kit includes five of each type.

S’Eau Prima Foundational Power Duo ($90)

Whether you need an instant refresh or need to soothe irritated skin, this fact mist is powered by hypochlorous acid — a molecule naturally produced by the immune system — that helps reinforce skin balance, soothe irritation, and refine pores. It also contains Bora Bora sea salt sourced from French Polynesia, which helps to absorb excess oil, soften texture, and draw moisture to the skin.

This duo includes both a 4 oz size (great for at home) and a 2.4 oz jet set size that can go on the road, perfect for travel, road trips, and camping — along with a complimentary S’eau Prima bag that will hold the products and anything else you need. use morning and night after cleaning or whenever your skin needs a reset.

Samsonite NuRoad Hanging Travel Kit ($89.99)

Keep all your toiletries in one place with this handy travel kit, which features Samsonite’s Recyclex® lining made from 100% recycled bottles, a metal hook to hang, and more pockets for storage. Additional features include:

• Two side zippered pockets, one wipe clean, offers storage for need-it-quick essentials

• Top handle for easy, grab-and-go carry

• 3 open mesh storage pockets

• Open packing area for larger items

• Nylon and polyester primary fabrics which include a water-repellent coating, leather-like PU trim, and Recyclex® Lining

Table Topics To Go “Road Trip” ($9)

Add some fun to your road trip with this travel-size deck that fits perfectly in your glovebox. It includes 40 travel-related question cards that are designed to spark fun and meaningful discussions between family and friends. And who knows, you might learn a thing or two!

The Adventure Challenge “Friends Edition” Camera Set ($209.99)

This mystery scratch-off book includes 50 creative challenges that are designed to help you make lasting memories with your friends that are out of the box, nostalgic, and inspiring. This special set includes an award-winning Lomography Automat Instant Camera so you can snap pics and keep track of all the fun you’ve had along the way. Also available for $39.99 without the camera, as well as in Couples and Family adventure editions as well.

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Kamala Kirk is a University of Southern California graduate and has been an editor/writer for more than a decade. She has written for E! Online, Total Beauty, TravelAge West, Malibu Times Magazine, and many more. She resides in Los Angeles and is a proud pug mom. Follow her on Instagram: @kamalakirk