I Always Pack These 9 Gadgets on Summer Road Trips
Published on: 2025-07-09 23:41:00
More than 45 million people will travel this coming Memorial Day, according to a report from AAA. Although I'm a full-time digital nomad who's usually on an airplane, I log a lot of my miles by car when in the US to visit family and friends.
Last year, I took a cross-country road trip from Sarasota, Florida, to Waukesha, Wisconsin, then drove to Washington, DC, New York City and finally back to Florida. I drove over 3,000 miles to visit my children in Wisconsin, attend business conferences and catch up with friends and colleagues along the way.
I found that what you pack in your car can help make road trips smooth, efficient and enjoyable. Here are nine gadgets I took that helped me prepare for every scenario and enjoy the journey.
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