The Top Things to Bring with you on your Road Trip Travels
ipod
Don't leave home without this road trip essential item
Apple iPod nano 8 GB Blue (3rd Generation) OLD MODEL
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ipod Transmitter
Another essential for your road trips!
Griffin RoadTrip FM Transmitter and Car Charger for iPod (Black)
Amazon Price: $49.95 (as of 12/29/2009)
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Individual Water Bottle Filters
Get instant fresh filtered water! Eco friendly, too.
One for the Road: The Blackberry Curve
An awesome phone to take on the road
The Blackberry Curve is an excellent phone to take with you on the road... it's small, has instant email retrieval (the best part), a browser so you can peruse the internet while you're on the road, and even has games that can be downloaded right to your phone.It's a much better decision than a laptop, and won't ruin your stay (by having to lug around a heavy laptop). It will also come in handy when you're hiking trails and might need assistance, or if you need to look up the phone number of a hotel that you're about to visit. Learn more about this phone here:
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My Blackberry Curve Phone Addiction: aka Crackberry
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Once you buy a Blackberry, you'll never go back. The Blackberry Curve is that addictive. Being connected to your email and to the internet 24/7 nearly anywhere in the world is something that you'll get used to quickly, enjoy, and become dependent on....
Road Trip Dark T-Shirt
Price: 23.99
First Aid Kit
Safety first! Stow away this must have vacation item somewhere easy to reach
First Aid Kit With Hard Case- 326 pcs- First Aid Complete Care Kit - Exceeds OSHA & ANSI Guidelines - Ideal for the Workplace - Disaster Preparedness (Colors May Vary)
Amazon Price: $34.13 (as of 12/28/2009)
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Satellite Radio
Listen to non stop music all the way across the country!
SIRIUS Sportster 5 Satellite Radio Receiver with Vehicle Kit
Amazon Price: $199.99 (as of 12/29/2009)
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Quick and Easy Photography
Easy, on the go shots for your road trip
Canon PowerShot A460 5.0MP Digital Camera with 4x Optical Zoom (Silver)
Amazon Price: $138.99 (as of 12/28/2009)
List Price: $229.99
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Take flawless pictures you'll remember for life!
Nikon D60 10.2MP Digital SLR Camera with 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G AF-S DX VR and 55-200mm f/4-5.6G ED IF AF-S DX VR Zoom-Nikkor Lens with 2 Nikon School DVDs
Amazon Price: $989.95 (as of 12/28/2009)
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Video Cameras
- Narrate each shot. You may not know what you are looking at down the road!
- Try to block the wind from the microphone. It gets amplified tremendously and can block out your voice.
- If shooting while driving, try to shoot straight forward. Filming out a side window will look like scrolling trees or dirt on film, and not much else. Don't roll down the window, either, just keep the window clean...the wind will be pretty annoying.
- Get up close! Zoom in on far away wildlife, buildings, citiies, panoramas and more.
Canon ZR830 MiniDV Camcorder with 35x Optical Zoom
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Don't get Burned!
Even in the car, you can still get a sunburn
Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Dry-Touch Sunblock, SPF 70, 3-Ounce Tubes (Pack of 2) Plus Bonus 1 oz Travel Size Total 7.0 oz
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Eat Sleep Road Trip Women's Dark T-Shirt
Price: 29.99
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Sunglasses
Protect your must-have eyewear
Toothbrush Case
Keep your toothbrush clean and ready to use!
Flipper Travel Toothbrush Holder
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Road Atlas
The perfect atlas to navigate your way across the country
Rand Mcnally 2008 Road Atlas and Travel Guide: United States/Canada/mexico (Rand Mcnally Road Atlas and Travel Guide: United States, Canada, Mexico)
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Road Trip! Black T-Shirt
Price: 21.99
Navigation
Navigation is a handy tool for your road trip. Instead of asking the locals at that sketchy looking gas station for some directions, rely on your Garmin for accurate navigation instead. It's reliable and easy to use, not to mention widely approved by customers.
Garmin nüvi 350 3.5-Inch Portable GPS Navigator
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Road Trip Navigation Systems: GPS Your Way Around the Country
Never get lost again!
Why stop at the seedy looking gas station for directions? A good GPS, like the ones covered on the following page, will help you get your way around the country with easy turn by turn directions and high quality, instantly updated satellite tracking.Unlike the old days, GPS units have come down far in price and are now very affordable for the average person. Here, you can take a look at some of the best reviewed navigation systems:
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The Best Road Trip GPS Navigation Systems
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Map? What map? With the advent of GPS, you may no longer need to have one around. Navigate your way around the country with one of these recommended (and well reviewed) GPS navigation systems that will take you seamlessly between road trip destinatio...
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If you're looking for road trip info across the United States, be sure to check out our lenses for packing information, gas saving tips, trip routes, sites to see along the way, where to stay, what to bring and what to avoid!-
Northern U.S. Road Trip
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When planning a road trip in the United States, there are two popular options: the northern route and the southern route . We'll be analyzing the northern route here, covering the states from Maine to Washington state. If a road trip is in your futur...
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California Road Trip
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California has some of the most famous, scenic and fun places to visit in the USA. The proximity of the destinations in California make sense for a road trip getaway across the state...but don't let the number of destinations fool you! It's still the...
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How to Plan a US Road Trip
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There's nothing like taking a road trip across the USA. Going by car gives you a greater appreciation for the vastness and wide array of parks, forests, cities, museums, beaches and cultures the United States has to offer. By taking a cross country r...
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Planning a US Road Trip: The Southern Route
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If you love warmth and sunshine, this is the perfect US road trip for you where you'll get to see 8 different states. Some of the most unique areas of the country are all easily accessible from I-10, a highway that begins in Los Angeles and ends...
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I-95 Road Trip
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I-95 runs right down the east coast of the United States, hitting major cities like Boston, New York, Philadelphia, Washington DC and Miami, as well as some of the best sites the country has to offer! A trip from Boston to Miami is approximately 1500...
Tire Pressure Gauge
Bet you didn't think of this one for your road trip!
Moroso 89560 Tire Pressure Gauge, Dial Type, 0-60 psi
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Cooler
You'll get sick of fast food, so get one of these...
Coleman 8-Quart Cooler (Blue)
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Acai Powder
Tasty instant super antioxidant power
Acai Powder in 100g sealed pouches 4-PACK (400g TOTAL), Fresh from Brazilian Amazon. Concentrated Extract (4:1) BEST Value & FREE acai drink
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Restaurant Eating
Find out how to eat the right way on your road trip and still have fun!
Eat Out, Eat Right: The Guide to Healthier Restaurant Eating
Amazon Price: $9.32 (as of 12/28/2009)
List Price: $12.95
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USA Travel Guide
One of our personal favorite guides of the country
USA (Eyewitness Travel Guides)
Amazon Price: $19.80 (as of 12/28/2009)
List Price: $30.00
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Retro Route66 Women's Dark T-Shirt
Price: 24.99
Road Trippin' Across the United States
Info on the best spots to take a cruise in the USA
The road trip blog will go over some of the best destinations in the United States, from the deep south of the Everglades to the backcountry of Utah, back to New England and over to California.
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When you go through Nebraska, this might come in handy...
PSP 2000 Console - Piano Black
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Plan a Road Trip Today!
Why not plan a road trip today? If you're used to flying, it can be a refreshing change of pace from the hectic security, long lines and stale airplane air.
A Quick Road Trip Checklist
- Sunglasses & Sunglasses Case
- Sunscreen
- Bug Repellent
- Chapstick
- Aloe Vera/Burn Relief (for sunburns)
- First Aid Kit
- Dry road trip snacks (like chips, crackers, etc)
- Cooler & ice pack(s)
- At least 2 credit cards with plenty of available credit for the entire trip...try getting one with points or rewards
- Light timers (for your house while you're away)
- Clothing for the trip, pack enough to change twice a day
- Toothpaste & toothbrush
- Toothbrush cover
- Toiletry case to enclose liquids
- Soap (hotel soap can sometimes be pretty bad!)
- Shampoo/Conditioner(same deal here)
- Music (ipod, CD's, MP3, ipod transmitter)
- Road atlas, spiral bound
- GPS Navigation system (makes your life much easier!)
- Any prescriptions, medical items, vitamins, supplements
- Digital camera, charged battery, empty memory card
- Cellphone (charge the battery!), cellphone charger
- Laptop (optional)
- Books & magazines (for pooltime)
- Hiking shoes, walking shoes, dress shoes (if applicable), sandals
- Local city travel guides (buy ahead!)
- Bathing suit (this is often forgotten!)
- Hair brush, hair products, cosmetics, cologne, perfume
- Scissors (you'll use these more times than you would think!)
- Razors, shaving cream, electric razor
- Cash (enough for the trip, try to avoid ATM visits to save time, fees, and potentially losing your card)
- Decks of cards, board games, handheld video game systems, portable DVD players, anything to occupy your time if you get bored in the car!
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I've gone over some of my personal favorite things to bring on a road trip on this page.
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- Ramkitten Ramkitten Jun 24, 2009 @ 6:55 pm
- Ha, I knew it was you who'd left the comment on my Ten Essentials lens just by the message in my email. If it's about a road trip, it's gotta be Kiwi! (Well, most of the time.) I'm lensrolling you right back. We road trip nearly as much as we backpack. It's all good!
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- partybuzz partybuzz Jun 24, 2009 @ 9:18 am
- This is a great lens and very helpful! I've lensrolled you with my Appomattox Court House Historical Park lens. Thanks for visiting my Princess Bedding lens (that was quick - I just published it last night!)
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- Heather426 Heather426 May 2, 2009 @ 4:42 pm
- This is a great and helpful lens. 5*
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- GHouse GHouse Dec 7, 2008 @ 12:31 am
- Hi!! Just come to see your nice lens. I did my travel lens too. It's about my hotel in hua hin Thailand. Hua Hin is a charming town of clean white sandy beach. If you come to Thailand, please visit us.
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- The_Homeopath The_Homeopath Jul 6, 2008 @ 3:08 pm
- Awesome lens, but what about traveling with kids? If you write anything on surviving a road trip with kids, let me know, I've done A LOT of them, and I've got 4 kiddos and the scars to prove it! I'm sure I can give you lots of tips and tricks!
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- sisterra sisterra Jun 9, 2008 @ 2:14 pm
- Great lens - saw you on the stores board!
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- Jun 9, 2008 @ 1:39 pm
- Great Road Trip Lens 5* and a favourite and welcome to Travelmania group!
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- KimGiancaterino KimGiancaterino Jun 9, 2008 @ 1:12 pm
- My husband and I are going on a road trip next month, so your tips will come in handy. I'm a terrible packer! Welcome to All Things Travel.
Take a Vacation!
Here are some cool destinations in the United States that would be a perfect place to stop by on your road trip.
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The Best Places to See in Boston, MA
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Founded in 1630, Boston is the capital of Massachusetts and the largest city in New England, at a population of 590,000. It's a city full of sports like the Sox, Bruins and Celtics, history (remember the Boston Tea Party?), unique buildings like the...
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Las Vegas Hotels
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Spend Some Time in Paradise! No really! If you're headed to Las Vegas, you're technically headed to Paradise. Tell your friends. The majority of the Las Vegas strip is in an unincorporated town called "Paradise," which is right beside the city of La...
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Monument Valley
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Monument Valley is a very remote section of the Southwestern United States on the Arizona/Utah border, close to the Four Corners region. From looking at the pictures, it does not look like a traditional valley at all, and it isn't. Huge, ancient, tow...
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Yosemite National Park
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The Crown Jewel of the Sierra Nevada There are over 3.5 million visitors yearly that come to take in the awe-inspiring panorama of Yosemite National Park. The California National Park of the High Sierras is one of the best places to camp, kayak, sig...
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Yellowstone National Park
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First established as a National Park in 1872, Yellowstone remains America's best-known National Park for its geothermal features, array of wildlife and stunning scenery. It covers three states--Wyoming, Idaho, and Montana--however, most of the park l...
Road Trip Stuff
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Find some cool, unique National Parks clothing on our lens! It's all hand picked, and contains some of the best shirts online with National Parks themes.Kiwi on Tumblr
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National Parks T-Shirts
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Looking for some unique, cool National Parks apparel? A retro style National Parks t-shirt? A vintage feeling shirt from Yellowstone? A trendy new design featuring the Everglades? Here you'll find all of that, plus cool gift National Parks gift ideas...
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New England Road Trip
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Six states, 71,991 square miles, and over 14 million people make up the northeast region of the United States known as New England. All of the states are relatively close together, making them the perfect road trip destination. Connecticut, Rhode Isl...
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Grand Circle Road Trip
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The area of the United States that includes northern Arizona, northwest New Mexico, southern Utah, and southwest Colorado is often known as the "Grand Circle" of the southwest. The Four Corners region of these states provide a concentration of some o...
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Budgeting for a Road Trip
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Gas prices have fallen and there's never been a better time to take a road trip! There are many different ways that you can save enough cash to offset the cost of fuel that aren't too hard and won't put a damper on your road trip. Saving isn't hard -...
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Road Trip & Long Vacation Preparation
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Nothing can ruin a vacation than having something happen to your home, finances, or pets while you are away. The best way to prevent this situation is with careful planning. A checklist of things that you must do before you leave is a great idea. At...
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Utah Road Trip
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Utah is one of the best states to plan a road trip, and in fact, it's the best way to see the state. There's only one major airport and city within the state, Salt Lake City, and the rest of the destinations are very spread out. A Utah road trip will...
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