From USA TODAY.

🚗 Road trip season is upon us, and the USA TODAY Shopping team is here to help you gear up for any open-road adventures with tips, tricks and product recommendations that’ll help you travel with confidence.

This week, our producer David Hoffman offers a running list of road trip essentials you absolutely need—plus some editor-favorite buys you wouldn’t expect. Shop our full road trip guide at the link in bio, and check back next week for another installment in our summer road trip shopping series!

Read more: https://www.usatoday.com/story/shopping/2025/05/07/shop-travel-friendly-road-trip-essentials/83496376007/

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