Sustainable Bliss

never stop learning!

Things that worked well

Food

  • self contained eats

  • tortilla roll ups in Saran rap (not foil)

  • peanut butter pretzels

  • grapes

  • apples

  • muesli made each morning for the next day

  • cold brew coffee kit

  • small water container to keep in cooler that can refill both ‘driving’ water cups

  • applesauce squeeze packs

  • sausage rolls

  • pasta

Inside Car

  • kit for gas stops

  • kit for restroom stops

  • kit for clean masks

  • spray hand sanitizer

Camping

  • inflatable solar light (when it worked)

  • roof top tent with sheets/blanket/pillows kept inside

  • flip flops

  • small collapsible strainer

  • Brita filter water container

  • separate drinking water and rinsing water

  • small scrub sponge for dish washing

  • zip top clutch purse for utensils

  • small measuring cup (1/4 cup)

  • self hanging clothesline

  • state/national campgrounds

  • prepared/ planned meals

  • plot our possible campgrounds in advance

  • set up camp before last light

  • camp out of earshot of the interstate and trains

  • motion sensor light (rechargeable closet light)

  • touchless soap dispenser (SimpleHuman)

  • collapsible small cooler with small ice pack

  • bath/beach towel with pocket to stash shower stuff

Driving

  • straps for roof rack stuff (tent) front to back instead of side to side

  • mapping out Costco gas stations ahead of time

  • thermoelectric cooler

  • converter with normal plugs that uses cigarette lighter

  • cups with straws for water

  • Gas Buddy app

  • glass cleaner + paper towels for inside windshield

  • accessible lip balm

  • small container of snacks - the day’s portion

  • avoid weekend

  • switch drivers often

  • slightly change seat position often

Misc

  • BunBun - mascot to document trip

  • license plate spotting game

  • ponytails

  • packing during-drive and after-drive clothes separately

  • TripTik for public campgrounds