That’s right folks! Summer is around the corner. You know what that means in The Constant Rambler household… Road Trips! It’s what we live for. Getting in the car with the windows down and the music blasting and hitting the road to find new adventures. There are a few things we do before packing up the car and heading out though. The dog needs a good bath, the car needs a thorough cleaning and our music lists need updating. Then comes my least favorite part of any road trip, the packing. Oh how I detest the packing, but it is necessary. Here is a short summer road trip shopping list that we put together to help your summer travels be safe and fun for all.
1. Combination Tire Pressure Gauge & Inflation Tool
You know what they say, Safety First! With this handy gauge and inflation tool you can keep you and your family safe and on the road. Plus if you catch a flat, you can fill your tire up and drive to a repair shop instead of having to call for a service or even worse, unpack the whole car just to get to the spare!
Click here to buy: Combination Tire Pressure Gauge & Inflation Tool
2. All-Natural Bug Repellent
Bugs! Ew! No one likes them and summer is bug season. Whether it be mosquitoes or fleas and ticks no one want to be bitten by those creepy crawly creatures that all swarm once the weather warms up. Keep yourself bite-free with some natural insect repellent.
Click here to buy: All-Natural Bug Repellent
3. Sunscreen
There’s nothing fun or sexy about SunScreen but then again there’s nothing fun or sexy about sunburns or skin cancer either. Be assured that everyone on the beach will have the same amount of sexy sunscreen on if they are smart.
Click here to buy: Sunscreen
4. Reusable Water Bottle
With Summer’s high temperatures and the urge to constantly be outside, hydration is critical. What if you could stay hydrated, save the environment and look stylish all the same time? Well now you can :-) Reusable water bottles are the way of the future. Get on board and stop buying bottled water.
Click here to buy: Reusable Water Bottle
5. Cooler
Looking for a serious cooler? Take a look at our Essential Road Trip Packing list. Want something fun and summery, this is the cooler for you. This cooler just screams summer fun and can be deflated for easy storage and inflated on the beach or in a park for instant fun. Ice not included.
Click here to buy: Cooler
6. Reusable Snack Containers
Road Trips & Snacks go together like Peanut Butter & Jelly. Take fun food with you on the go with these reusable snack containers. It makes sure that you have healthy snacks on hand when traveling through places with no where to grab a bite. Keeps all passengers happy and not hangry!
Click here to buy: Reusable Snack Containers
7. Picnic Blanket
Nothing says Summer like a picnic on the beach, in a park, on the lakeside or even in your backyard. With this waterproof picnic blanket, you can set up pretty much anywhere. Just look out for ants.
Click here to buy: Picnic Blanket
8. Fun Flip Flops
I don’t know about you, but the second the weather is warm enough to take my socks off and put my flip flops on is my favorite part of welcoming the season. These adorable flip flops are not just made for walking, they also come with a bottle opener so keep your beer close at hand for summer refreshment.
Click here to buy: Fun Flip Flops
9. Stylish Hat
Wearing a hat is a great way to look stylish while also protecting yourself from those harmful sun rays. Keep yourself looking fly while keeping the sunshine off of your face.
Click here to buy: Stylish Hat
10. Sunglasses
Speaking of those bright sunshine rays, you should also protect your eyes as well. Sunglasses are a great way to protect your eyes and your skin (from the squint wrinkles) so that you can enjoy the warm weather without worry.
Click here to buy: Sunglasses
11. First Aid Kit
I can’t remember EVER having a Summer without a few bumps, bruises, or scrapes. Be prepared for all those little events with a first aid kit. No one ever wants to think about getting hurt on vacation, but it can happen.
Click here to buy: First Aid Kit
12. WeatherProof Camera
Recording your vacation memories is very important. This adorable little camera will help you do just that. It is also waterproof so you can take it to the pool, lake, or beach and get some nice action shots in the water.
Click here to buy: WeatherProof Camera
13. LifeProof Phone Case
Electronics and Beaches go together like cats and dogs. You can be close to both at the same time, but when one gets too close to the other…chaos! Make sure your phone is protected from the elements on your summer vacation. This case is waterproof, sandproof and dropproof.
Click here to buy: LifeProof Phone Case
Now that you’ve got everything you need to go on an awesome road trip, check out some of our Road Trip Guides!
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All of these are great tips. We’re headed out on a road trip soon and I think were need to invest in some of these items, especially the snack container and cooler. Thanks for the ideas!
Oh, bug spray is always what I forget when I take a road trip. Thanks for the reminder that I need to pick some up.
Those picnic blankets are the best! I would also add some little portable speakers to this list for mobile music!!
I LUV roadtrips!!
Dramamine. Always, always have Dramamine. When you are used to wide open, flat areas and you venture to an area with lots of hills and curves, you will most definitely have a sick kid in the back seat. Dramamine, the first thing I pack lol.