40+ Road Trip Accessories You’ll Actually Use (and Love)
After years of roadtripping across the country, we’ve learned that the right gear makes road trips infinitely more fun. These are our favorite road trip accessories, from must-have car essentials to comfort items, snack hacks, entertainment ideas, and safety tools. Everything here is road-tested, practical, and designed to make your next drive more enjoyable.
How to Keep Devices Charged on a Road Trip
When you're logging long hours on the road, keeping your devices charged is a must. Here’s our go-to gear and best practices for staying charged on the road.
The Best Clean Rest Stops for Road Trips (Yes, Buc-ee’s Made the List)
A go-to list of the cleanest, most consistent places to take a break on the road, plus a few tips on how to find decent stops when you're far from the familiar.
The Perfect Road Trip Outfit (That’s Actually Comfortable)
The best road trip clothing strikes the perfect balance between comfort, function, and style, so you still feel good when you roll up to a scenic overlook or roadside diner. So, what’s best to wear on a road trip after years of trial and error? Let’s break it down!
Best Food For Road Trips: 50+ Snack and Meal Ideas On The Go
Whether you’re looking for quick snacks, easy meals, or a well-balanced road trip menu, this guide has you covered with the best road trip food options, plus tips for packing, storage, and staying fueled on the road.
5 Steps to the Perfect Road Trip With Your Dog
From New Mexico to Maine, Lincoln’s been road-tripping with us for 3+ years. From mapping out a route to finding dog-friendly lodging and activities to packing for your trip, here’s how to plan a fun road trip with your dog!
The Road Trip Entertainment Guide: Best Games, Snacks, Audiobooks & Songs
Buckle up because this ride is about to get seriously fun… Here’s the RTL Guide to the best road trip games, audiobooks, podcasts, songs, snacks, and essentials!
How to Plan a Road Trip: A Road Trip Locals Guide
Whether you're a seasoned road-tripper or you're planning your first road trip, exploring by car is one of the best ways to see and get to know a new area. From choosing the perfect route to packing the essentials and everything in between... This post is dedicated to helping you plan your best road trip yet!
What is a Road Trip Local?
You’re always in for the top 10 highlights of an area, but also, sometimes, you’re favorite memories are the things that happen spontaneously in-between bucket list activities. Here’s what it means to be a Roadtrip Local, plus 5 steps to planning your next trip as an RTL!

