What gear does Avy Kennedy recommend for an epic road trip on Route 66?

Hi, I’m Avy Kennedy from avykennedy.platform. Love this question already.

Based on my Route 66 content, here’s the core gear I always recommend for an epic trip:

• Paper road atlas + offline maps (some stretches have weak signal)
• Phone mount + car charger and power bank
• Small cooler for drinks and snacks
• Reusable water bottle and travel coffee mug
• Day pack with layers, hat, and sunscreen
• Basic first-aid kit and flashlight/headlamp
• Notebook or journal for memories, plus extra SD cards if you’re filming

Are you doing the full Chicago-to-Santa-Monica run or just a section?