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Fizz ,
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Steamdeck

favrion ,
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Take a train.

FactuallyUnscrupulou ,
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If you have roadside stops planned you can make an itinerary, I use the Evernote app for organizing trip plans.

You may already have these in your car, but sunglasses, flashlight and tire patch kit are the only things I can think of that others haven’t mentioned.

DirigibleProtein ,

LSD to make driving less boring and more memorable.

kratoz29 ,

Chips, water, soda, a good playlist on your smartphone, a charger obviously and offline maps, if possible a non annoying partner.

eezeebee ,
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A big tarp and ratchet straps. So you can create a rain shelter virtually anywhere.

HappyMeatbag ,
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Sunglasses. Sometimes the sun will be at just the right angle to blind you, and the sun shade won’t help.

Advil or Tylenol or something like that. Especially handy if you forget the sunglasses.

Pesto Bismol, some antacid tablets, etc. It’s possible that one of those those new restaurants or gas station snacks won’t agree with you.

Toilet paper. Just because someplace has a toilet doesn’t mean it’s well equipped. Also useful if there’s NO toilet, but it’s an emergency.

ivanafterall ,
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Pesto Bismol sounds delicious.

HappyMeatbag ,
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Damn autocorrect lol! I’m leaving it

Extrasvhx9he , (edited )

Toilet paper, water and trash bags

Edit: kitty litter, roadside repair equipment and spare tire

Frank ,
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I got a ton of use out of hanging a hydration bladder/camelbak off the back of my seat. Being able to drink water one handed without have to fiddle with bottle caps felt much safer on the road.

Tooth brush, towel, and basic toiletries are nice if you want to get a quick shower at a truck stop.

You can download maps from google in advance in case you run in to spotty coverage. It might be worth getting an old school printed on paper road atlas in case you have any trouble with your electronics

Ymmv, but i have a couple of magnetic “yay police” and other right wing brainworms bumper stickers for driving through hostile territory. Idk if it helps, but anything that keeps thieving rural cops off your tail is worth considering.

Sunscreen! I’ve gotten sunburn on my left arm while driving for long distances before. I though car windows had uva/uvb filters but i guess not?

Bring some change in case you run in to an unexpected toll road somewhere.

Toilet paper! You never know.

Extra socks and an extra pair of shoes.

I hope you have a fun trip!

porthos ,

Binoculars. You will be traveling across lots of landscapes, stick a pair in the sidedoor of your car so if you stumble across a nice vista or see a cool animal you can get a better look!

nick OP ,

Great idea, wouldn’t have thought of that!

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    LittleLordLimerick ,

    Just want to say that this is a fantastic answer. Pay attention to the parts about printing/downloading stuff. There are huge parts of America where you won’t get a reliable cell signal sometimes for hours.

    nick OP ,

    Thanks for the extremely detailed response!

    NegativeLookBehind ,
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    Can’t believe no one has said piss jugs yet

    andrewta ,

    With the number of gas stations and rest stops not sure why you would need them

    NegativeLookBehind ,
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    Because there’s no time to stop. Way of the road, Bubs.

    andrewta ,

    I guess if you are in a massive hurry maybe.

    NegativeLookBehind ,
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    Way she goes.

    Bigs ,
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    Way of the road.

    Bigs , (edited )
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    The advice here is good, but it may be a little too safe.

    If you want an adventure, use an atlas and truck stops like Loves or Pilot for snacks, a nap or shower. These places are rad, super safe and clean (the stigma is bullshit). It can be a little more expensive and take a little longer, but there are a LOT of great and interesting people in the US and it's pretty much the safest it's been since the sixties.

    Also, I recommend favoring AM or FM radio (in that order) to hear some wild stuff out in the boonies.

    Edit: Make sure your car's lights are all working so the cops don't waste your time. The US may be safer than it has been, but the cops sure ain't.

    Echo71Niner ,

    Slippers so you don’t have to wear shoes, make sure you have ‘radio.garden’ app on your phone so you can Bluetooth to your car. Sandwiches, simple home-made that needs no refrigeration for days, and a water bottle. Trash bags, small ones, and your chargers.

    bhmnscmm ,
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    What? Sandwiches definitely shouldn’t go days without refrigeration!?

    _haha_oh_wow_ ,
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    Peanut butter would be safe to eat, but gross after it soaks into the bread

    Nighed ,
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    “Long” is relative.

    vita_man ,
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    Excellent. The only thing I would add to this list is maybe a basic first aid kit and towel.

    Infynis ,
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    Don’t rely on being able to stream content. Huge parts of the US don’t have cell coverage. Have a library of downloaded music, movies, TV shows, games, books, etc. prepared

    itsyourmom ,
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    So I agree with most of the comments before. When I was young my family used to pile in a car and drove for a couple of days to visit family. Man, if you’ve got kids in the car you want to be sure you’ve got things for them to do. Unoccupied kids (speaking from experience) are distracting. We used to play the “license plate game”. We’d look for novelty plates and try to decipher what they mean, and look for each state plate too. Not sure if your driving alone or with someone.

    I’d also recommend a couple blankets, towels (paper and fabric), a flashlight, and a first aid kit, and a roadside emergency kit too. Bring some cash, and have a backup payment method. Also if alone, make a plan to checkin with family at least daily. Let em know where your at, and where your headed.

    Have fun and stop at cool sights and little touristy places too! Take lots of pictures. Wish you a safe and fun trip!

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