There are few things I enjoy more than an adventure on the open road, and since the South is calling…it’s time to road trip with my beloved! 23 Smart Things to Pack for a Road Trip This Summer is a fun look at what you may want to throw into your bag or the trunk. Are you the chill type who casually packs and thinks “I can always buy what I forget to bring?” Or are you an uber organized packer who covers all the bases and has an outfit to suit every weather possibility?

I’m a light packer and one of those “I can make do with whatever I bring” types who doesn’t overthink it or become perfectionistic. I hope this list helps us both!

23 Smart Things to Pack for a Road Trip This Summer
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1. Hand Sanitizer

2. Small Pillow
Here’s the one I bring – and love that it is handmade and just the right size.

3. Travel Mug


4. Good Travel Pants

5. Sandals You Can Wear With Lots of Stuff

6. First Aid Kit

7. Fanny Pack

8. Pain Reliever
Great price for this quantity!

9. Snack Organizer/Cooler


10. Sunscreen

11. Organic Candies

12. Argan Oil for Your Hair

13. Turkish Beach Towel



14. Travel Size Hair Products

15. Phone Charger

16. Organic Fruit Chews

17. Yummiest Lip Balm

18. Extra Undies

19. Swiss Army Knife

20. Inexpensive Sunglasses

21. Good Quality Sunglasses


22. Refillable Water Bottle

23. Place to Stash the Trash
Make sure you see this recent fashion over 50 post with casual, cute, and comfy finds.
Road Trip Drama
Have a favorite ‘road trip’ film? I enjoyed the characters and the imperfect love between them in LITTLE MISS SUNSHINE. There was a dramatic moment that happened on the road…(some strong language at the end)
and who could forget:
or this:
I used to go see live comedy downtown Chicago in the ’80s where Bonnie Hunt (actress in clip above) got her start – she was brilliant, sassy, and hilarious!

Happy trails!
Peace to you right where you are.
-michele
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