If you plan to be on the road a lot in the coming months, you will of course want to make sure you are prepared by having a membership to an emergency roadside service. You will also want to be certain you have your car serviced regularly, and possess the proper equipment to handle standard issues, such as a flat tire or a dead battery. After you have stocked your practical items- jumper cables, Fix-A-Flat, a tire iron and jack, an inflated spare tire, a flashlight, and an updated GPS- you can spend some time thinking about items that can make your road trip a bit more comfortable. Consider packing the following:

Audio books- These can be rented from your local library and will help make the hours pass by more quickly.
An item that reminds you of the comfort of home- If you have a favorite blanket, pillow, or stuffed animal, bring it along to remind yourself you won’t be on the road forever.
Spare keys- Avoid lockouts by putting these in your pocket or inside an item that always exits the car with you when you get out.
Snacks- Choose easy finger foods, such as grapes or cheese cubes, which do not require you to divert your attention from the road to eat them.
A garbage bag- You will collect up more trash in your car than you think!
Spare toilet paper- It’s best to take a few squares of it into those gas station restrooms as a backup plan, as you can never guarantee they will be fully stocked.
A first-aid kit. Minor cuts can happen at the most unexpected times.
Baby wipes- Disposable wipes can clean stained clothes, wipe off your hands after you fill up your gas tank, and provide a cleansing alternative when no shower is available.