- a partner in crime - preferably one you can talk to endlessly
- sunscreen (yes, even in the car!)
- hand sanitizer
- mist
- moisturizer (face + body)
- healthy snacks like fruit, protein bars, charcuterie
- chapstick or balm
- phone charger (with cords if required)
- Aromatherapy (we picked peppermint which helped us feel alert, awake and fresh)
P.S. these tricks also work well for plane trips, bus trips, basically anywhere you'll be trapped in a moving box with recycled dry air and someplace to go where you want to arrive fresh not frazzled.
Scroll down to check out our road trip playlist (theme: songs you can sing along to!) and the music video for our epic adventure...