14 Road Trip Essentials for a Stress-Free Journey

Proportional, sleek, and remarkably light, this weekender duffle bag is a compact piece that’ll get you through the weekend, no matter your destination or mode of transportation.

If you prefer a roller bag for your travels, this suitcase is an excellent option. It features removable compression straps that can be used to pack down your gear, ensuring everything stays organised.

If you are an over-packer, stay organised by using these brilliant packing cubes to separate your tops from your socks. They are ideal for keeping tech gear, shoes and more. There’s no need to unpack – simply lift them straight out of your bag on arrival.

Keep your clothes neatly pressed and folded with these versatile clothing organisers. They hold up to 12 garments all ready for day and evening engagements. Eagle Creek has thoughtfully incorporated a folding instruction board along with a convenient top grab handle that allows you to easily retrieve from your car boot or travel bag.

Connolly is a very special British brand, founded in 1878. As the car industry developed, so Connolly grew with it and evolved to become the globally renowned supplier of highly finished leather for the automobile industry. These beautifully crafted leather wash bags with contrast stitching detail have a dark blue lining with useful inside pockets.

A Diptyque candle is an instant mood lifter, and this brand’s car diffuser brings the same quality, style and delicious fragrance to your car. Choose from favourite scents like baies, figuier, fleur d’oranger and more.

For enhanced safety and peace of mind, consider equipping your car with a dash cam. The Navitel is an excellent choice for classic cars as it is compact and has a wide range of features too!

If you still can’t face having a backup method for keeping your devices topped up with power. use this Anker power bank. We really like the slim profile, quick charging and the battery life is impressive too.

Essential for listening to books, music and podcasts! This nifty device plugs into your classic car’s cigarette lighter and allows you to wirelessly connect to your phone.

Do you have a fondness for reading? Hard back books whilst travelling aren’t ideal for car journeys – too bulky and occupy valuable space. That’s precisely why we adore audible subscription. With an incredible assortment of audio books to choose from, it feels like carrying a pocket-sized library with you!

A phone mount is a key road trip packing list item that makes life easier. This one has an adjustable width to fit most mobiles, and a flexible gooseneck to angle it however you prefer.

For something a little smaller and more compact, Victorinox multi-tool is perfect for all the little things that need to be fixed. With over 30 tools all packed into one!

It’s always nice to be on the safe side. Having a fire extinguisher is another essential piece of kit along with first aid supplies. There’s room to fit some more emergency supplies too depending on the kind of classic car you are driving. 

When planning a road trip, nothing compares to the excitement of unfolding a map or turning the pages of an atlas. It’s also a back up if you lose GPS or mobile signal.  But you’ll always be on the correct route with a folding travel map!

The classic Herringbone blanket has a delicate two-toned weave that gives a truly sophisticated style. Beautifully soft, but has a satisfying thickness that will keep you warm and cosy.