These Are All the Road Trip Essentials You Need

The road trip is a time-honored American tradition; and whether you’re hitting the road for a quick weekend getaway or a full cross-country trek, the right tires on your car and a handful of essentials will carry you when you can get back on the road again. So as soon as you can head out the door, there is no better way to get away than the classic road trip. Here is a full rundown of the essential items you should have for any length of a road trip, from ever-important tires to the right travel mug.

Nokian Tyres ONE HT

Nokian Tyres’ new ONE HT light truck and SUV tires were designed for performance and safety in mind. The ONE HT tires can seamlessly transition between bumpy gravel backroads and jam-packed city streets in any weather — making them perfect for any road trip. From bulletproof fibers and rigorous testing to stone ejectors and sustainability standards, the ONE HT tires can withstand whatever you can throw at them. If you are thinking of hitting the road, there are no better tires to take you wherever you want to go.

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To help keep your early morning drive coffee piping hot and off your lap.

Because you should be snacking on something a bit better than gas station chips.

It is always nice to pack a lunch for the road and bonus points if the containers are as sleek as these.

For groceries for your final destination or just for drinks — soft drinks that is — for the road, you should always have some ice in the back.

For when you find the perfect idyllic park along the way, you should be able to stop and enjoy it.

No driving kit is every complete without a pair of shades. These beefy optics will keep your eyes shaded and keep you looking very suave.

Spring means spring rains too. It is best to be prepared for the expected — or unexpected — shower you might encounter.