5 Items You’ll Need For A Wanderlust Road Trip

Photo by Anastasia Shuraeva

Road trips live eternally in the American imagination as a right of passage for all free spirits. They evoke visions of an open road rushing beneath us while beautiful views of cities and wilderness pass by in the open window, where the wind slips in and across our faces, all set to a soundtrack of gentle indie music.

Road trips are a necessary thing to remind us the world is a big and beautiful place filled with opportunities to make memories that will last a lifetime. We’ve compiled some classic and new items that will ensure your next wanderlust-inspired road trip, be it with your family, your love, or all by yourself, is a story worth writing a book about.

01 | A compact all-weather jacket

One of the wonderful things about a road trip is the unpredictableness of every day, but sometimes that can mean unpredictable weather. So having a jacket that packs small and can fit in a glove compartment ready to provide some much-needed shelter from a rain storm or a windy day is a must have.

02 | A sturdy water bottle

While endless cups of coffee at middle-of-nowhere diners are wonderful, you might find you need some more hydration once you’re back in the car. This beautiful and high-quality water bottle is made with sustainable materials and is designed to keep liquid hot or cold for 24 hours, which means you’ll be in good shape to bring along that cup of hot or iced tea for the ride. 

03 | A pair of Levi’s denim leggings

On a road trip, comfort is a high priority, as you want to be able to stretch and contort in all different positions in your seat while driving for long hours. But you also want to look put-together the second you step out of your car door into the unknown. These leggings jeans provide all the style you’ll need for whatever awaits you at your destination, while giving you all the comfort of your favorite leggings.

04 | A journal & leather journal cover

The open road is a place of inspiration, so you never know when you’ll need a pad and pen at your disposal. But you need a journal that is small enough to fit in your pocket so you can pull it out at a moment’s notice, while needing a journal cover that is durable enough to handle your adventures and hold your pen. Here are a set of lovely travel-themed pads and a journal cover that will be perfect for those spur-of-the-moment creative thoughts to be jotted down upon.

05 | A leather travel backpack

One of the wonderful things about road trips is getting away from the complicated mess of life for just a while, which means the lighter you pack, the freer you feel. But you’ll still need something durable and beautiful to hold the important essentials. Look no further than this leather traveler’s backpack that’s strong enough to handle whatever adventure you find yourself on, and big enough to hold everything you’ll need, while small enough to not weigh you down wherever you might roam!