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9 things to pack for your epic summer road trip
Motor on with this all-in gear from Walmart.
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Summer is all about packing up the car, rolling down the windows, and hitting the open road. Whether you’re beach-bound, mountain-bound, or just in it for the roadside diners, there’s something so liberating about claiming vacay days and driving out of town.
Until you realize that the bike rack you bought doesn’t fit on your car. Or that your air mattress has a hole in it.
Fret not, road-trippers. We’ve rounded up a quick checklist of Walmart essentials to ensure that your adventures go off without a hitch.
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Allen Sports Deluxe 3-Bicycle Trunk Mounted Rack
Pedal to the metal
Whether you want to hit the berms on the mountain or pedal your beach cruiser along the sand, this rack makes bringing your bike a breeze. The heavy metal is sturdy enough for long trips; just use the tie-downs to secure it onto the trunk of your sedan, hatchback, or SUV.
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Travel Duffel Bag Combo
Glamp on the go
This stylin’ duffel expands to hold five days' worth of road-trip clothes. A zippered pocket keeps your phone grabbable, and the interior waterproof pocket lets you stash your wet board shorts and not get your jammies damp. The smaller bag is spot-on for toothpaste and sunscreen.
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Blackstone Adventure Ready 2-Burner Propane Griddle
A portable feast beast
Nothing tastes better than pancakes at the campsite, right? This 22-inch griddle pumps out 21,000 BTUs from two gas burners and is easy to carry, thanks to the handle. It also has 362 square inches of cooking space, enough to grill 10 pancakes at once. Hope you’re hungry.
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Intex 24" Dream Lux Pillow Top Airbed Mattress with Pump
Live the high life
Sleeping on a saggy air mattress sucks, but this tall order has heavy-duty interior construction that gives you firm yet pillowy support all night long. Bonus points are that the sides are puncture-resistant and the built-in pump inflates it in three minutes.
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Frigidaire Portable Mini Personal Fridge Cooler
Stay frosty
Keep things chill on the road with this stylish cork-lid mini cooler. It gives off retro vibes, but the advanced thermoelectric cooling system keeps up to six cans cool, plus your fancy skincare. Power it with a 110V hotel outlet, a 12V car adapter, or your portable power station.
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iFanze 200W Portable Power Station
Go ahead, go off-grid
No outlet in sight? No problem. This 40,0000mAh power station weighs only 3.3 pounds and can charge your cell phone 13 times, your drone 17 times, or run your car fridge for up to three hours using AC, DC, USB, and type C outputs. Recharge it via an AC outlet. Repeat.
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AUOSHI Mini Foldable Drone
Fly like an eagle
Take your posts to the next level with this solid starter drone. The 1080p wide-angle camera lets you capture amazing hiking, rafting, and biking images and videos with 24 minutes of fly time per USB charge. The shots are clear, and the bird is sturdy, in case you crash it.
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TAL Stainless Steel Hudson Tumbler with Straw
Hydration buddy
No road trip checklist is complete without a car bev, and this 40-ounce cup is ready for the long haul. Made of stainless steel and double-insulated, it will keep your matcha icy and your steamers steamy. Nest it in your cup holder; the big handle is an easy one-handed grab.
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Giant UNO Card Game
Roadie games
Who doesn’t love a good game of UNO? These oversized UNO Giant cards are perfect for any adventure. Their large size makes them easy to see, even around the campfire or in the dark, so you can play everywhere, day or night.
