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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!

    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.

    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!

    Extrasvhx9he , (edited )

    Toilet paper, water and trash bags

    Edit: kitty litter, roadside repair equipment and spare tire

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

    kratoz29 ,

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

    DirigibleProtein ,

    LSD to make driving less boring and more memorable.

    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.

    favrion ,
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    Take a train.

    Fizz ,
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    Steamdeck

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