We've driven a collective 24,800 miles on road trips across the US and UK. Here are 8 items we'll never travel without.

Insider's reporters share their road trip essentials for journeys in the UK and US.Monica Humphries/Maria Noyen/Insider

• Insider's reporters have driven a combined 24,800 miles across the UK, Scotland, and England.
• They have compiled a list of the most important items they never travel without.

Road trips are certainly a lot of fun — if you do them the right.

But depending on the route and distance, or whether you are the driver or passenger, they can also be tiring. One thing that can also impact the quality of your trip is what you pack, which is why Insider's lifestyle reporters have compiled a list of the most important items they'll never travel without.

Our reporters have driven a combined 24,800 miles in a range of destinations in the US, Scotland, and England.

From a good quality camera to a car phone holder, here are the best items they'd recommend to make your next road trip the smoothest one yet.