Fall Essentials You Need For a Great Day Trip

Well, well, well September. Welcome to 2021. Please be good to us, pleaseeeeee be good to us. 🤞 Fall tends to be a really busy time for me. It’s harder for me to get away. So, I thought I would share some Fall Essentials You Need For a Great Day Trip. Primarily because, that’s all I have time to do: day trips.

One of my favorite day trip adventures is going to farms. Whether they are apple u-pick orchards, lavender farm or my recent sunflower maze trip, it’s a staple for me. My other favorite outing is hiking. I love getting up early on a crisp Saturday morning for a long hike or, if the weather is terrible, visiting a small town with a friend.

Either way, I tend to pack the same items when I’m on my little getaways. I’ve really perfected this list. To the point where I generally grab the same bag to fill up.

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Fall Essentials You Need For a Great Day Trip

Some of these are no surprise. They are basic items you should always bring with you but sometimes we’re in a rush or just forget!

Day trips are great though, since they aren’t far from home, you can generally pick up anything you need at a store along the way. This year I’m participating in #SecondhandSeptember so I’m trying really hard not to buy anything new (except for food, perishables, etc). Which means I need to be extra prepared when I head out for my trips.

Anyway… here’s my Autumn Day Trip List!

Clothing

I always run cold. So I definitely grab on or two of the essentials.

Sweatshirt
Cardigan
Light Jacket/Rain Coat
or Shawl Wrap

Shoes

If you’re going to a farm, I can’t recommend Timberland enough. They are great with dust, mud, rocks, etc. I’ve worn these on impromptu hikes too. They work beautifully. Also – check the weather. Wellies could be your BFF for rain, if you plan accordingly.

Timberland Boots
Waterproof Booties
Rain Boots

Bag

I grab either my backpack or my Madewell leather tote bag (below). It’s honestly so easy to travel with and carry. I bring it with me on most trips. It folds really well into your carry-on. I also grab a reusable bag for day trips, in case I pick up groceries, local goodies, etc.

Tote Bag
Bucket Bag
Reusable Bag
Gymsack/Foldable Backpack

Food

My blood sugar drops at the speed of light. I swear it. Having snacks and H2O is, arguably, the most important items to have for a successful day trip. I love carrying kind bars, nuts, mints, dried fruit, etc. I also ways bring my hyroflask and a reusable mug because I generally make my own tea before heading out. I’m so happy we’re back to being able to bring our own cups to coffee shops again.

Water Bottle (with water)
Reusable Mug (for tea/coffee)
Granola Bars
Mints
Fruit
Easy to carry snacks

Activities

No matter what the weather is, I bring something to read, write and do. If the weather turns, I might find myself at a coffee shop for a few hours. If it’s nice, I can sit at a park for a picnic. You get the gist. Here are my grab n’ goes.

Turkish Towel
Water Proof Blanket
Book/e-reader
Speaker
Journal
Crossword Puzzle
Cards

Self Care

Right now, Washington State is back to a mask mandate. I try to bring two, in case something happens throughout the day. I keep a first aid kit in my car but I always bring a small one with me, along with headache reliever, daily vitamins and hand sanitizer. 🧖‍♀️

Masks
Travel First Aid Kit
Hand Sanitizer
Medicine/Advil/Benadryl
Portable Charger/Power Bank
Feminine Supplies

This was such a fun post to piece together, you guys! You know I love a list. Selfishly this is perfect. Now I can revert back to this post before I head out on a day trip.

Can’t wait to hear what kind of day trips you all are planning to take this Autumn! 🍁