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