Road trips are the epitome of adventure, giving you the freedom to explore new destinations at your own pace. For travel influencer and outdoor enthusiast Brittany Ray Sogge, better known as @BedazzledBritt, a successful road trip hinges on having the right essentials. In honor of National Road Trip Day, Brittany shares her top picks for hitting the street in style and comfort. Whether you're planning to traverse the open highways or uncover hidden gems close to home, these must-have items will ensure you're ready for an epic trip.
1. X2O Anorak Rain Jacket
This rain jacket is perfect for road trips because no matter how the weather turns, I know I’m covered! It’s also a must-have for rainy hikes or avoiding the splashes that come with sailing. 2. Get Out There Trail Tights
The Get Out There Trail Tights are made in such a soft and stretchy fabric that they’re comfortable to wear all day long! They’re also great to throw on for long car rides, light hikes or relaxing around a campsite. 3. Garmin GPS Smartwatch
I wear this smartwatch every single day. Not only does it help me track my daily 10k steps, but it also monitors my pace during long hikes, my stress levels and my water intake. Plus, it can send my location to selected contacts if I get lost or have an accident in the wilderness. 4. Cool Petal Shorts
The Cool Petal Shorts are beyond comfortable for long road trips and ideal for hot summer days with their breezy, lightweight fabric. They’re also the ultimate shorts to wear for a day at the park or beach!
5. BKR Water Bottle
This reusable water bottle is great for car travel or your hiking pack because it’s made of extra-durable glass and protected by a silicone sleeve.
6. Outland Windshear Jacket
The Outland Windshear Jacket is something I’ll slip on every day, whether I’m being active or just running errands. With the oversized zippered pockets, I don’t have to worry about my phone or keys falling out when getting in and out of the car while traveling!
The Outland Windshear Jacket is something I’ll slip on every day, whether I’m being active or just running errands. With the oversized zippered pockets, I don’t have to worry about my phone or keys falling out when getting in and out of the car while traveling!
7. Rainleaf Microfiber Towels
These quick-drying and portable towels are perfect for storing in your trunk, bringing on a kayak or sailboat, or stuffing in your backpack for camping and backpacking adventures.
These quick-drying and portable towels are perfect for storing in your trunk, bringing on a kayak or sailboat, or stuffing in your backpack for camping and backpacking adventures.
8. Six Panel Cotton Canvas Hat
I like buying things from both the men’s and women’s sections! This unisex cotton canvas hat is a must-have for all my spring and summer activities.
I like buying things from both the men’s and women’s sections! This unisex cotton canvas hat is a must-have for all my spring and summer activities.
9. Intarsia Logo Scarf
The Intarsia Scarf is functional and fashionable with the beautiful Free Country logo imprinted across it. I wear it everywhere in the winter, and in the spring and summer it’s perfect for using as a blanket during chilly car rides on road trips.
The Intarsia Scarf is functional and fashionable with the beautiful Free Country logo imprinted across it. I wear it everywhere in the winter, and in the spring and summer it’s perfect for using as a blanket during chilly car rides on road trips.