5 Driving Essentials for your Summer Getaway
With the weather seeming a bit more summery of the last few days and so many people on my timeline talking about holidays, I thought about now was a good time to talk about driving essentials for your summer getaway. Which no matter if you are heading off in your old banger or slipping into a brand new VW Golf, they will help you get from A-Z with ease.
5 Driving Essentials for your Summer Getaway
First Aid Kit
You never know when someone might get hurt. Especially when you are on your summer frolics, climbing rocks at the sea, and hiking up hills and while plasters are great in your handbag something a little more substantial is always good to have in the car. Think about things like gloves, wipes, gauze and even a Revive‑Aid resuscitation face shield could all be things you pop into your kit and with all the space in a Volkswagen Golf, you won’t find it hard to slip it in.
Something to Eat and Drink
It’s likely to get hot (OK this is the UK, but it still might happen) and you are definitely going to get stuck in a traffic jam. So making sure you have drinks and something to eat close to hand are a must. I also keep a tub of sugar-free gum in my car, just in case things really get bad and I run out of water on a long trip (so far though, it hasn’t been needed).
Road Map
OK, we all love our satnavs, but one thing every care should include, including VW Cars, is a roadmap. After all, you never know when you might need one and hey we all know technology isn’t always the best thing to completely rely upon.
Phone Charger
So you should never be on your phone and drive. That said you should also make sure you have something to top it up with should the battery run low. After all, if you do break down and need to phone someone you’re going to want to know your phone won’t fail you.
High-Vis jacket
Again another for if the worst happens and you break down, a high-vis jacket can make sure you are visible to other road users. While a reflective triangle can give some warning to oncoming traffic that you are there.
Of course, these are just a few of the essentials you may find yourself in need of, if things are really bad and you’re in need of some quick pennies the people over at Cash Lady have some great ideas on how to bring a bit extra in, quickly – check out the post here.
So there you have 5 driving essentials for your summer getaway, but what about you, what items do you make sure you pack into your car before you head away?
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I love this guide. It really gave me a reason to look forward to road trips this summer!
Ekk I hope you have some absolutely AMAZING trips ahead of you.
Totally agree with the First Aid Kit! Thanks for sharing this reminder! 🙂
That seems to be the one a lot of people are think oh yes about!
These are great ideas. We have a long road trip planned at the end of May, I think I’ll pick up a map for a back up!
I hope you have an awesome road trip! Definitely worth having a map to hand as a backup!
I just got done putting a first aid kit and put it in our car. I will have to do the other four you’ve mentioned.
Great start, what sort of things did you put in? I really should refresh ours.
Great tips you have here. I always stock up on snack and drinks before a road trip.
It is a must isn’t it – you don’t know when you will need to refuel yourself.
Yes to having something to eat and drink while on a road trip. I never leave home without a snack!
It really is such an important thing to make sure you have on yourself.
We always make sure we have a source of music. Once, before satellite radio, we had a regular radio that wouldn’t pick up out side of our own state. Made for some long trips for the driver.
Oh this is such a good idea, I have to admit we use my phone which means it’s always charged as well as it’s plugged in all the time we are driving.
I agree with you. Thank you for sharing the tips. I need to ensure that i have these before going out.
I am glad people think I am on the right track as well 😉
That’s the top five for sure and the most important. I will add a couple of torch and rain ponchos as well and suncream.
Oh good thinking! We have a couple of rain ponchos in the boot all the time, but hadn’t thought about a torch or suncream!
Phone chargers can really be important as its not only a communication device but can also be a navigation apps. Maps can be helpful when we get lost.
That is so true, phones really do, do so much these days now.
They are things that I normally forget
Oh no! Hopefully, this post will help you remember in future!
now u got me really excited to do a road trip! great tips and will keep this mind!
Ekkk do you have one planned, or is there anywhere you would love to go?
Very helpful, thank you. These are such important things to remember.
I am glad people are finding them useful, I think we all need to make sure we have a safe trip.
This is definitely a great list. We always make sure the car is stock when taking a road trip. Another thing I like to keep in the car is extra blankets.
Blankets are such a good idea, definitely something you need when it gets cold!
I surely agree. This list is essential, safety first. Everybody needs this for sure!
Most definitely you need to make sure you have all your safety checks in place.
I NEVER go on a road trip without a phone charger and snacks! So important!
Most definitely you need to keep yourself fueled as well.
We always had a map in the car back in the day. We don’t usually pack tons of drinks because we prefer them freshly hot or cold but we always pack snacks for a road trip.
It is definitely nice to pick up something fresh on the road.
Summer is a perfect time for getaways and holidays as I’ve come to note! So, perfect driving must be a total consideration for anyone who’ll be on the road. Well, having the first aid kid is definitely amust to avoid issues with nausea and fatigue while on the journey. Also, eateries and that charger are just essentials.
It can be so hard travelling it’s such an energy zapping thing for everyone I think.
So many people I know never take first aid kits with them anywhere, thank you for putting this on the top of your list. Also the Hivis jacket is a good idea
It amazes me as you never know when you might need one.
I think is worth to mention that your high vis jacket should be kept next to your seat and be easy accessible.
I hadn’t thought of that, thank you for sharing.
I always have a bottle of water and some snacks in my car! Can’t wait for those fun and exciting summer trips. xx
Summer is always an exciting time to see all the places you will end up.
Yup, I usually have all of these when we go on a road trip! Food especially. I get hungry often. And books. I always must have books. We’ll be on a road trip this summer.
I hope you have an amazing road trip, any idea where you are going yet?
I love the idea of having a roadmap as a backup. I also make sure I stock up on drinks and snacks before a road trip. Great tips!
It is well worth having as you never know when technology will let you down!
We are heading out next week on a road trip so I read this with interest. Will be making a list and making sure we have everything on it for our road trip.
Good luck! I hope you have an amazing time and your road trip goes smoothly.
I couldn’t agree more about the idea of having a roadmap as our GPS suddenly stopped working and we was in an unfamiliar location. Having a roadmap could have made the experience must less stressful.
Oh no what a nightmare! Good job you had your map to hand.