DarkKnight01
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The most important part of any road trip of mine is Beef Jerky !! no trip begins without it.... thats my munchies for road trips =) and some chips of some sort... and a 12 pack of pepsi 
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Entertainment has been mentioned - -
I carry along at least one audio book -- Usually fiction, something I've intended to read. They're available on tape and DVD, and may usually be checked out of the public library gratis. My preference is for the unabridged versions. A fairly interesting book will fight road hypnosis very well.
Much depends upon your companion - - Some like to share in listening to the book, and this is fine. Others prefer to sleep and you'll probably want to take along a Walkman or other personal listening device, with earphones, to avoid disturbing the companion.
Tire fixes have been mentioned above - - I suggest you go to a large auto parts supply shop and purchase at least two of the Truck-Size sealant/inflator cans. Don't scrimp - - Spend what it takes, because these may save you an hour at the roadside.
Make sure you take along, AND USE, a good sun hat for each of you. In the southwest desert, this can add greatly to your enjoyment, and, if you become stranded, may make the difference between survival and otherwise . . .
May you have a great trip.
johnny
I carry along at least one audio book -- Usually fiction, something I've intended to read. They're available on tape and DVD, and may usually be checked out of the public library gratis. My preference is for the unabridged versions. A fairly interesting book will fight road hypnosis very well.
Much depends upon your companion - - Some like to share in listening to the book, and this is fine. Others prefer to sleep and you'll probably want to take along a Walkman or other personal listening device, with earphones, to avoid disturbing the companion.
Tire fixes have been mentioned above - - I suggest you go to a large auto parts supply shop and purchase at least two of the Truck-Size sealant/inflator cans. Don't scrimp - - Spend what it takes, because these may save you an hour at the roadside.
Make sure you take along, AND USE, a good sun hat for each of you. In the southwest desert, this can add greatly to your enjoyment, and, if you become stranded, may make the difference between survival and otherwise . . .
May you have a great trip.
johnny
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Some of this stuff may have already been mentioned, so I apologize in advance...
Maps / Road atlas. Even if you know where you're going...
AAA card. A cheap security blanket, especially if you're travelling on a well-established route.
Small cooler with water, soda, and snacks. MREs are overkill. Just pack up some fruit, jerky, trail mix, etc. and your favorite drinks. You won't need to go into those often-times questionable gas station snack shops.
Headlamps. Preferably LED...more versatile than flashlights, imo. Keeps your hands free.
Pepper spray. Unless you have a permit for both states, I'd refrain from "carrying" a firearm. Note: I'm not saying "not" to have a firearm, just be careful carrying one.
Maps / Road atlas. Even if you know where you're going...
AAA card. A cheap security blanket, especially if you're travelling on a well-established route.
Small cooler with water, soda, and snacks. MREs are overkill. Just pack up some fruit, jerky, trail mix, etc. and your favorite drinks. You won't need to go into those often-times questionable gas station snack shops.
Headlamps. Preferably LED...more versatile than flashlights, imo. Keeps your hands free.
Pepper spray. Unless you have a permit for both states, I'd refrain from "carrying" a firearm. Note: I'm not saying "not" to have a firearm, just be careful carrying one.
dasmi
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As far as a carrying a firearm, I can't, and won't, in California. It'll be locked in the trunk. In Arizona, non-residents may open carry, and have loaded weapons in the vehicle, as long as it is visible, or in the glove box. Once in Arizona, I will have a firearm within reach at all times, except in the national parks, of course.
jlwatts3
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2 cans of "fix-a-flat". Good for a quick fix til you have time/ light/ energy to do the permanent fix.
dasmi
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My faithful Service Six will be with me as well as whatever new gun I buy. I'm thinking something like a Bersa Thunder .380, or a light .38 special revolver to carry. The Service Six is too heavy for me to carry on my hip.
DarkKnight01
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Find a Makarov =) 100-150$ cant go wrong..
trickyasafox
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along with the extra cash. . .coins. quarters are always useful on road trips so i'd have a couple bucks worth. not a problem cause i toss change in the ashtray of any car i drive to keep people from smokin in my ride. .. . 
i'd also definatly say CAMERA. cell phone charger for the car. 7 bucks from wally world and worth every cent every time i get in a car. grab some good hiking shoes and i think your ready
i'd also definatly say CAMERA. cell phone charger for the car. 7 bucks from wally world and worth every cent every time i get in a car. grab some good hiking shoes and i think your ready
Bwana John
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Not at all, just secured in the trunk will be OK.
Nothing but Kenny Chesney the whole way? She better be really hot! I'd bring earplugs. (Not that I hate country...that's a long trip though...besides nothing beats a good Clive Cussler book on CD on a road trip)
Everything else seems covered...small shovel/e-tool, is that up there somewhere? Have fun.
(Not that I hate country...that's a long trip though...besides nothing beats a good Clive Cussler book on CD on a road trip)Everything else seems covered...small shovel/e-tool, is that up there somewhere? Have fun.
Ivy Mike
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Make sure you hit Taco Bell or Del Taco before leaving.
Turn the defroster on full heat and stick a bunch of tacos across the dash. The defroster will keep them warm for hours.
Next, you'll need a few bottles of gatorade. Don't stick them in a cooler though. Leave them in the car. No trip to the desert is complete without a suprise gulp of hot Gatorade.
Finally, avoid brewed drinks. Beer, coffee, tea will make you have to pee. Shouldn't be drinking whilst driving anyway.
Oh, don't speed in AZ. The highway patrol there is notorious for being tough.
Failing the above, just remember...Old Milwaukee and Nutter Butters. You'll be fine
Turn the defroster on full heat and stick a bunch of tacos across the dash. The defroster will keep them warm for hours.
Next, you'll need a few bottles of gatorade. Don't stick them in a cooler though. Leave them in the car. No trip to the desert is complete without a suprise gulp of hot Gatorade.
Finally, avoid brewed drinks. Beer, coffee, tea will make you have to pee. Shouldn't be drinking whilst driving anyway.
Oh, don't speed in AZ. The highway patrol there is notorious for being tough.
Failing the above, just remember...Old Milwaukee and Nutter Butters. You'll be fine
rwc
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+1 on more water, a cell phone, and a AAA membership. Those 3 items will solve 98% of all problems.
I would strongly recommend early to bed, early to rise. The Grand Canyon and similar spots will be really chilly early in the morning (sun up) but you will get the best light and much more memorable moments minus the "Klampets" etc., who all seem to arrive around 10am. The earlier you get there the better. A sweater and a windbreaker should do. Hats and gloves are nice.
I read that Oak Creek Canyon near Sedona got hammered by flooding but was always a gorgeous spot (and fun to swim/slide down the rock slides). Sedona has gotten pretty built up compared to 20 years ago but the country around there is still fantastic and worth seeing.
If you don't mind the long drive, making a big loop where you hit the 4-corners and then drop down through NM (Taos/Santa Fe), coming back Wet to include a stretch of 180 (I think) where you parallel the AZ-NM border dropping down off the Mogollon (sp.?) rim is some beautiful mountain country that few folks ever see.
Have fun.
I would strongly recommend early to bed, early to rise. The Grand Canyon and similar spots will be really chilly early in the morning (sun up) but you will get the best light and much more memorable moments minus the "Klampets" etc., who all seem to arrive around 10am. The earlier you get there the better. A sweater and a windbreaker should do. Hats and gloves are nice.
I read that Oak Creek Canyon near Sedona got hammered by flooding but was always a gorgeous spot (and fun to swim/slide down the rock slides). Sedona has gotten pretty built up compared to 20 years ago but the country around there is still fantastic and worth seeing.
If you don't mind the long drive, making a big loop where you hit the 4-corners and then drop down through NM (Taos/Santa Fe), coming back Wet to include a stretch of 180 (I think) where you parallel the AZ-NM border dropping down off the Mogollon (sp.?) rim is some beautiful mountain country that few folks ever see.
Have fun.
dasmi
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I wish we had time to do that, but we've got to back in California by Sunday evening. She has class the next morning. I, however, am taking that Monday off.
Kurt S.
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I carry way too much stuff in my road trip survival kit, just about everything that's been mentioned here plus. Anybody else carry a chainsaw, tow strap, beach towel, tarp, 6 different kinds of car chemicals, etc., etc.?
Anyhow Dasmi, your armament sounds good to me, except I usually have a long gun of some kind, even a single-shot 12 gauge or a little .22 semiauto as well as a couple of handguns. I like to have a .357, 9mm or .45 as a "truck gun" (never know when you're going to need to kill a truck) and a pocket rocket, a .22 Mini or .32 Guardian.
Anyhow Dasmi, your armament sounds good to me, except I usually have a long gun of some kind, even a single-shot 12 gauge or a little .22 semiauto as well as a couple of handguns. I like to have a .357, 9mm or .45 as a "truck gun" (never know when you're going to need to kill a truck) and a pocket rocket, a .22 Mini or .32 Guardian.
Bwana John
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The mess caused by flooding has been cleaned up, but I would NOT swim at Slide Rock State Park in Oak Creek Canyon, there are way too many people using it, coloform bacteria levels close it down every year.
Sportcat
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But I thought she was an attractive companion!?!?!
I used to routinely drive from minnesota to florida or minnesota to cape cod with nothing more than a couple of gallons of coke, a gallon of water, and a credit card. i would have a day pack of clothes and maybe a hundred bucks. get an good oil change and car check and you will be good to go.
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