37 Expertly-Chosen Road Trip Essentials To Pack For Your Next Adventure

It's not about the destination, it's about the journey, and you gotta get there in one piece. With the Garmin DriveSmart you'll not only arrive, you'll avoid traffic along they way and have an added layer of safety on your trip. It's voice activated so it's hands-free, has a large display for easy viewing and is backup camera compatible.

Ladies, stop squatting by the side of the car when nature calls but a rest stop doesn't call back. This pink funnel allows you to take advantage of empty water bottles just like guys have been doing for years.

Wipe that glazed-over look from your kids' screen weary eyes with a travel-sized Scavenger Hunt Card Game. With 54 cards of things to look for, they'll be entertained and engaged for hours on end, no screens required.

The number one reason to use these wipes is to take a "shower" that doesn't involve a rest stop sink. The number two reason is for a little posterior clean up after, well, a number two. These biodegradable wipes are unscented so you'll feel fresh but won't smell like an air freshener.

This heads-up hands-free display will mInimize distractions while helping you navigate your way through town. The device will cradle your smartphone and reflect your navigation on a glass screen that won’t block your view.

The Intex inflatable kayak will make it so much easier to explore your favorite waterways. Immensely more portable than standard kayaks, it’s made from a very tough welded material, boasts an ample and comfortable cockpit, and comes 84-inch aluminum oar.

The X8 Apex 150 PSI air compressor is a far cry from hand pumps of the past. It comes with a 7800mAh battery meaning it doesn’t require an external power source in addition to a high-performance chip that will inflate tires in no time at all.

This SUV camping window tent will transform your ride into your rolling home-away-from-home fort the night. It features a universal fit and conveniently installs by stretching around the door’s perimeter without the use of any tools.

Keep your cab from getting trashed with a can that easily attaches to your truck center console. It has a 2.5-gallon capacity and comes with a set of canned liners so you don't have to worry about cleaning it out. It also has clips to keep the can liners in place.

If the thought of making a packing list makes you want to drive off a cliff, fear not, the list is already made. This pad features the essentials like socks and underwear and a few non-essentials like pleasure reading.

Just as not everyone has sealegs, not everyone has car legs. If you or a fellow passenger is feeling a little green, some Dramamine will help the trip go a lot smoother for everyone in the car.

Extreme battery life and variety are two very valuable things for any traveler and that's exactly what this handheld has. It's packed with 400 retro games and has a rechargeable battery that will last you through those long-haul flights and beyond.

Whoever lost the battle for the last outlet won't have to worry about their phone dying before their next plug-in shift thanks to the Jackery portable travel charger. Not only can they use it to charge their phone up to 1.5 times, but it's also got a built-in flashlight to find items dropped in the dark.

Saying, "I dunno, what do you want to talk about" isn't a conversation, but with Table Topics, you can start one that will last for hours. On each of the 135 cards are thought-provoking questions that'll get everyone yapping.

It's not just the car that needs fuel, it's you, too. Treat yourself and the other riders to a host of sweet, salty, savory, crunchy and chewy snacks with this epic 50 piece package.

You might have to check that the kids are still in the car because they'll be so occupied by the items you put in this organizer they won't make a peep. It's got room for their tablet, a spill-proof table for activities, and plenty of pockets to store toys in.

How unfair is it that the person with the sickest beats keeps them all to themselves? With the Belkin RockStar, up to 5 people can jam to the same tunes as the road trip's star DJ.

If you need a little nitro in your tank to get your cylinders cranking, you'll find it in a 5-hour energy. Its special formula is sans sugar but jam-packed with vitamins, nutrients and caffeine to get you feeling high-octane hella fast.