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I spent over a month on the road in Puerto Rico working on my book, The Dining Traveler Guide to Puerto Rico<\/a>. Italo (the photographer on the project) and I roamed the island<\/a> on a tiny car\u00a0capturing some of our favorite sights. Must admit, there were some long days on the road going from location to location and packing and unpacking.\u00a0 Based on our experience, I came up with a list of what to pack for\u00a0an island road trip. From mosquito repellent to full bellies, this is what kept us sane on the road:<\/p>\n

\"What<\/a>
The Path to Charco Azul, Patillas
Photo Credit: Italo Morales<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Dining Traveler Tips: What to Pack for an Island Road Trip<\/strong><\/em><\/h2>\n
\"What<\/a>
How PACK Gear Organizing System Works
Photo Credit: PACK Gear Website<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

PACK Gear:<\/strong><\/em>\u00a0 Given the nature of our trip, I dusted off my huge backpack that I haven\u2019t used since I don\u2019t remember when.\u00a0 I got a PACK Gear Organizing System which worked perfectly with my backpack. Also found that even large backpacks are a bit easier to load in a car than suitcases. Instead of digging into the bottom of my pack, it allows me to place everything into the pockets of the organizer.\u00a0 All you have to do is pull out the organizer out of the backpack and hang it in the closet to grab your clothing items. What surprised me the most was that I was able to fit four weeks\u2019 worth of clothing in the PACK Gear Organizing System.\u00a0 If you want to give your backpack a second chance like I did, head to PACK Gear<\/a> website and use the code Dining15 for a 15% discount on your order. \u00a0I\u2019m taking mine to Okinawa next for my six week trip. Looking for a fashionable backpack? Check out this comprehensive leather backpack guide<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Snacks:<\/strong><\/em>\u00a0 Sometimes we get so wrapped up on what to pack on an island road trip that we forget some of the most important things: snacks!!! As much as I love my frituras (fried Puerto Rican roadside food), I tried my best to be mindful about what we were munching on while we were on the road.\u00a0 We stopped at a lot of fruit stands and stocked up on local bananas, papayas, and fresh coconut water. Dining Traveler Tip: pack zip lock bags to keep your fruits fresh after cutting (many roadside stands will cut the fruit for you).<\/em><\/p>\n

\"What<\/a>
Promax Protein Bars on the Road<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Another option for healthy snacks are protein bars.\u00a0 I recently tried Promax protein bars (The Original Promax Lemon Bar<\/a>) and I must say – they were pretty yummy.\u00a0 While other protein bars have a chalky aftertaste, these bars have a nice lemony flavor and fill you up until the next stop. None of Promax\u2019s products have any artificial sweeteners, preservatives, high fructose corn syrup, maltitol, or gelatin, and they\u2019re all gluten-free, kosher, and vegetarian. Given that you can check all of these boxes when it comes to Promax bars<\/a>, they work well when you\u2019re on a road trip with people who have different dietary needs.\u00a0 When the desire to bite into a meaty empanada started to take over, these bars came to the rescue!<\/p>\n

Phone Chargers:\u00a0<\/strong><\/em> As we all know, an active GPS sucks the life out of your cell phone.\u00a0 I\u2019ve had the worst luck with car chargers but my dual USB port charger from Insignia at\u00a0Best Buy has worked out great. At first I was\u00a0taken by the $24.99 price tag for something so small, but so far, it has worked out great (I\u2019ve had it for almost a year).\u00a0 I also like the fact that it has a dual\u00a0USB since I am Android and my road companion had an iPhone.\u00a0 Another item I found handy was the power bank that Italo brought. He can charge his phone up to 6 times!\u00a0 He picked\u00a0his\u00a0up at a market in Hong Kong but I found a similar one on Amazon<\/a>\u00a0for $23.99.<\/p>\n

\"What<\/a><\/p>\n

Toiletries on the Go:\u00a0<\/em><\/strong> What to pack on an island road trip when one has to stay in 12 different places?\u00a0 When Squeeze Pod<\/a> sent me a sampler of their goodies, I was intrigued. I decided to pack them along to give them a try.\u00a0 Given that our lodging consisted of staying with friends and AirBnB, it was great to have consistent toiletries on the road.\u00a0 My favorite items are the moisturizing lotion (love the lemony smell) and the natural toilet odor eliminator.\u00a0 My only wish is that the lotion pods were slightly bigger since I had to use two for my body.<\/p>\n

Hello, Mosquito:<\/strong><\/em>\u00a0 Upon arriving to Puerto Rico, we were delivered the news of the Zika virus. The thought that our big production can take a halt due to illness made us run to the drug store immediately and buy insect repellent. When figuring out what to pack for an island road trip, I highly recommend making insect repellent a main item on your list.\u00a0 We were old school and went with regular OFF!, it worked pretty well for us.\u00a0 However, I am curious about organic mosquito repellents. Does anyone have a suggestion?<\/p>\n

\"What<\/a>
A snapshot of what to bring on an island road trip: Pack Organizing Gear, Fresh Fruit, Squeeze Pod, anti-bacterial gel, and Promax bars<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Anti-bacterial gel:<\/strong><\/em>\u00a0 I couldn\u2019t help but to pet a wild horse that approached our car in Vieques. \u00a0I may have petted a few stray dogs as well\u2026 I highly recommend packing a small anti-bacterial gel to keep in your car.\u00a0 Being on\u00a0tropical island with lots of flora and fauna, it\u2019s best to keep this handy.<\/p>\n

Toilet Paper:\u00a0<\/strong><\/em> Nature may call when you are on the road and the last thing you need is a bathroom with no TP. I learned this from my Marine days in the field, one just never knows…. One of the first things I did was buy a roll and keep it in the car. \u00a0It came handy for a few coffee spills in the car….<\/p>\n

\"What<\/a>
Beach at Natural Reserve of Humacao, Puerto Rico
Photo Credit: Italo Morales<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Compact Beach Towel:<\/strong> <\/em>\u00a0This is the last thing I would have thought of when thinking on what to pack for an island road trip. \u00a0I learned about this gem from my road partner. He had this super compact microfiber towel he carried on his backpack. \u00a0He said he had it for years and couldn’t remember where he got it from. \u00a0I did a little investigation on Amazon in order to\u00a0get one and discovered turkish bath towels. They are just as compact as the microfiber but with beautiful colors and prints. Sold.<\/p>\n

Reusable Water Bottle:<\/strong><\/em>\u00a0 It\u2019s amazing on how much money you can save by having a reusable water bottle. Not only are you saving money but helping the environment.\u00a0 In Puerto Rico, tap water is suitable for drinking so we filled up before hitting the road and most casual restaurants allowed us to fill up when getting back on the road.\u00a0 If you want to take an extra step of precaution, check out filtered water bottles like Bobble<\/a>.\u00a0 I forgot to bring mine to Puerto Rico but it works pretty well, also, I don\u2019t see any change in the flavor of the water.<\/p>\n

\"What<\/a>
Porta Coeli Chruch, San German, Puerto Rico
Photo Credit: Italo Morales<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Dining Traveler Tips:<\/strong><\/em>\u00a0 When considering what to pack for an island road trip, check out what\u2019s the shopping situation at your destination.\u00a0 For example, Puerto Rico being part of the US, access to products such as OFF! and anti-bacterial gels are quite easy, we didn\u2019t have to deal with packing those items before arrival.\u00a0 This comes in handy if traveling with a carry-on or limited space.<\/p>\n

Do you love tropical road trips? What are you tips on what to pack for an island road trip?<\/p>\n

Disclaimer: some of these items featured on “What to Pack for an Island Road Trip” were gifted to me (Promax, Squeeze Pod, and PACK Gear)\u00a0by the brands,\u00a0but as always, opinions are my own. \u00a0Dining Traveler makes a good guinea pig for products you may be interested in trying out!\u00a0<\/em><\/h5>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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