How to pack for the open road

Ah, mid-August: a time of year when we're busy cramming as many last-minute vacations as humanly possible. What's more spur-of-the-moment than a good old-fashioned road trip? There's nothing like the exhilaration of driving off with your friends, snacks on the ready and playlist locked and loaded. What are you waiting for? Get in.

Qualities of a reliable weekender bag: durable, lots of compartments, easy to throw in the trunk. No suitcases.

Boredom busters are non-negotiable. Whether it's a communal classic like "I Spy" or one of our retro gaming consoles, choose carefully. Or get them all, just to be safe.

Much needed for driving, and for looking cool while being driven around. We don’t make the rules.

A jacket that does double duty as a blanket is a godsend for any type of travel, whether it be by car, plane, train, or foot.