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#LONG ROAD TRIP DRIVERS#
#LONG ROAD TRIP UPDATE#
#LONG ROAD TRIP TRIAL#

It might just be me, but I feel so much cozier with a mock-neck sweater on! At least not without a little extra help! Here are some things I like to bring that make sleeping in the passenger seat a little comfier! But if you’re anything like me, you can’t just sleep anywhere.

#LONG ROAD TRIP DRIVERS#

So you can quickly get ready for rest stops and then, just as quickly, get settled back in for a comfy ride.Īs long as you’re not road tripping alone, you can alternate drivers and get a little shut-eye.

Shoes should be easy to slip on / off.

When you’re hopping out of the car, it’s kinda nice to have something to cover up your messy hair. Anyway, because of that I tend to avoid jeans when road tripping – but some people find them super comfortable so it’s definitely a personal thing! I mostly stick to leggings, hiking pants, and joggers. I really hope it’s not just me or this will be super embarrassing. I think it’s all the sodium, but I get SO bloated on road trips! Ich. And if I’m wearing shorts or skirts / dresses that will inevitably happen. For me, personally, having my thighs touch is super annoying. Our body temperature, as well as the temperature in the vehicle, is constantly changing. When you’re deciding on a road trip outfit and what clothes to pack, there are a few things to keep in mind: It’s so refreshing mid-road trip and makes me feel less greasy. Like Thayer’s Witch Hazel, or some other gentle toner. Here are some items to keep on hand (near to where you’re seated, so they’re easy to access): It’s amazing what a little self-care can do on a road trip! Honestly, even just brushing my hair makes me feel semi-human again after feeling like a crusty gargoyle for the 12 hour car ride.

#LONG ROAD TRIP UPDATE#

Plus, the more you road trip the more you figure out what you need / don’t need, so you can update your list over time until it’s perfect! Pack “Refresher” Items This helps sooo much! Even if you’re not a type A person (like me) just do it! You can even create a permanent list that you use on every road trip – that way you only have to write it once and you’re done. Make sure you plan ahead and have a comprehensive list of what to pack that you can follow along with and check off while preparing for your road trip. TIPS & TRICKS FOR A COMFORTABLE LONG-HAUL ROAD TRIP Make sure you prep! And now, like the good road trip fairy godmother that I am, I’m going to bibbity-bobbity-bestow it upon you. The result of all of this diligent note-taking? The perfect list of what to pack for the most comfortable, most fun road trip ever. Every time I’d make a mistake, or forget to pack something I’d write it down for next time. I don’t know if I’m just stupid, scatter-brained, or what, but I’ve learned a lot from my various mistakes – and on top of being a “trail and error” queen, I am also a note-taking queen. Seriously, just think of a travel mistake and I’ve probably made it.Ĭar trouble with no cell service ? Multiple times.Īccidentally car camping in a homeless camp? Naturally.

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Lots and lots of trial and error.Īnd I am nothing if not the queen of trail and error. Well, I’m here to change that! Because, after all, the best way to figure out what to pack for a long, boring road trip is trail and error. But instead of beautiful memories, we often end up with back pain, sodium/caffeine-induced headaches and a “let’s just get there already” attitude.

We have this idyllic version of road trips in our heads: the romance of the open road. They’re nostalgic, they’re adventurous, but the fact is: they’re often better in theory than in reality.