Must-Have Tools For a Road-Trip Tool Box These are the seven things that should always be in your trunk. Courtesy In a few months, the pandemic will be mostly over, which means we can once again embark on the Great American Road Trip. But nothing makes a driving vacation go south faster than unexpected breakdowns. We'll start with the basics that all drivers should have in the trunk. These include things like a flashlight (with fresh batteries!), spare tire, and a lug wrench; some non-perishable food, water, and a blanket are always good to have, too. Next, you should have a few items specifically aimed for on-the-road repairs. Remember, you don't have to bring your road-trip toolbox everywhere you go, but to be completely prudent, you should probably have some form of the following items in your car at all times.