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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.
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.
Mikhaila Friel,Joey Hadden,Monica Humphries,Maria NoyenSep 16, 2023, 18:43 IST
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.
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For Insider's travel reporter Joey Hadden, motion sickness capsules are a must.
Dramamine.Joey Hadden/Insider
Hadden also suggests Mio Energy for hydration.
Mio Energy.Joey Hadden/Insider
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Insider's UK-based reporter Mikhaila Friel recently discovered that a good camera is key to turning pit stops into memories that will last.
Mikhaila's friend captured fantastic images during their pit stops using his Google Pixel camera.@pixel_lal
Friel always makes sure to pack games or download mobile games for long journeys where there could be traffic jams.
An image of a traffic jam during Mikhaila's road trip in Scotland.@pixel_lal
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On a cross-country road trip from New York City to Colorado, Insider's Monica Humphries packed snacks like Flaming Hot Cheetos to keep alert.
Monica Humphries made sure to pack plenty of snacks during her road trip.Monica Humphries/Insider
Similar to long plane rides, Humphries always opts for flowy pants.
Monica's flowy pants.Monica Humphries/Insider
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Back in the UK, Insider's Maria Noyen never forgets to bring a pair of headphones on long car journeys shared with multiple people.
Maria Noyen wearing headphones in a car.Maria Noyen/Insider
For nervous drivers on solo road trips, Noyen recommends investing in a car phone holder.
A car phone holder is helpful for nervous drivers on solo road trips.Gogosvm/Getty Images