{"id":5887,"date":"2019-07-02T08:50:08","date_gmt":"2019-07-02T14:20:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.journohq.com\/blog\/?p=5887"},"modified":"2021-02-14T18:41:17","modified_gmt":"2021-02-15T00:11:17","slug":"9-items-to-take-with-you-on-a-cross-country-road-trip","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.journohq.com\/blog\/9-items-to-take-with-you-on-a-cross-country-road-trip\/","title":{"rendered":"9 Items To Take with You On A Cross-Country Road Trip"},"content":{"rendered":"

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If you\u2019re experiencing wanderlust, there are few ideas more exciting than packing up your car for a coast-to-coast road trip. <\/span><\/h2>\n

The chance to drive across the country with your friends<\/a> and stop by some of the nation\u2019s most sought-after locations is an experience you\u2019ll never forget.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

But before you hit the road and knock the cross-country trip off your bucket list, you should ensure that you\u2019re properly prepared<\/span><\/a>. Crossing the country is a ton of ground to cover, and you\u2019ll want to be ready in case an incident throws a wrench in your plans.<\/span><\/p>\n

Portable Charger<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n

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For most road trips, smartphones end up being the unanimous MVP. <\/span><\/p>\n

You\u2019re going to rely on them for navigation<\/span><\/a>, music, to drafting up spontaneous plans. Bring a car phone charger and USB cord to ensure you\u2019ll always have a battery. Today, this is a bit of a no-brainer. But it does deserve a mention, even just to save you $15 at the gas station.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Spare Tire<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n

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Nothing deflates the momentum of a road trip quite like having to pull over and replace a flat tire. <\/span><\/p>\n

Check to make sure the tires are properly inflated before embarking on your adventure and bring a spare that\u2019s in good condition.<\/span><\/p>\n

Emergency Road Kit<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n

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You never know when your car is going to have a maintenance issue, especially if your lovely reliable is a pre-owned vehicle. <\/span><\/p>\n

Even with a traveling buddy<\/span><\/a>, you don\u2019t want to get trapped on the side of the road somewhere unfamiliar. Keeping an emergency road kit handy makes certain that, even if your car breaks down, your trip won\u2019t. <\/span><\/p>\n

Every emergency road kit should include:<\/span><\/p>\n