8 Road Trip Essentials Under $150 You Need from Costco This Spring
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Some might call 2025 the year of the road trip. With gas prices falling compared to last year, based on AAA statistics, driving is a cost-effective way to stretch your vacation budget.
But you need the right road trip gear. What better place to shop than Costco, where you can find cheap gas, healthy snacks and other road trip essentials?
Tommy Bahama Beach Chair, 2-Pack
- Price: $79.99
If your journey takes you anywhere near the water, you will want to make room in your vehicle for the two-pack Tommy Bahama Beach Chair. Fortunately, the aluminum frame is super lightweight and the chair folds flat for easy packing and carrying.
Tommy Bahama Backpack Cooler
- Price: $29.99, regularly $39.99
With fun tropical patterns and high-quality materials, it’s hard not to be a fan of Tommy Bahama beach gear. The Tommy Bahama Backpack Cooler is perfect for hiking, overlanding or a day at a theme park. It even includes a bottle opener.
UltraPro Elite 1200A Portable Jump Starter and Air Pump
- Price: $94.99
Chris Oberman, CEO and founder of the travel blog Moving Jack, is a new Costco convert. On a recent trip, the UltraPro Elite Portable Jump Starter and Air Pump became a must-have, he said. The easy-to-use jumpstart kit for car batteries also has other handy functions.
“It can inflate your tires. It has a light, and you can [use it to] charge your phone,” Oberman said. “Having this with me in the car really eases my mind, especially on a road trip in unfamiliar territory!”
Ever-Ready First Aid Kit
- Price: $59.99
“We always have a first aid kit in the car,” Oberman said. “It’s important to go through all the items, even if it’s a new first aid kit, so you know what to grab, what’s missing and where to find it precisely in case of an emergency.”
The Ever-Ready First Aid Kit makes that easy with color coding and labels. And with 217 items, it probably isn’t missing much. The detachable straps can be attached to backpacks, strollers or roll bars. There are enough items to help 50 people with cuts, scrapes, burns and more.
Go Raw Sprouted Organic Pumpkin Seeds
- Price: $11.99
When you need a salty snack you can eat by the handful on the road, grab a bag of Go Raw Sprouted Organic Pumpkin Seeds.
Packed with protein, magnesium and zinc, these snacks provide powerful nutrients. You can even add a handful to yogurt to make that hotel continental breakfast a little healthier.
Popcorners Popped Corn Snacks
- Price: $18.99
When you’re on a family road trip, it’s often better to pack individual serving snacks. You don’t have to worry about bringing chip clips to seal the bags, and everyone in your family can choose their favorite flavors.
Oberman recommended PopCorners as a (relatively) clean and easy-to-eat snack. Costco offers 30 single-ounce servings in a variety pack with sea salt, spicy queso, kettle corn and white cheddar flavors.
“We recently purchased a new car, so we’re trying to keep it clean for as long as possible,” he said. “We bought these PopCorners that don’t crumble too much.”
Go City Pass
- Price: Over $50 (varies based on city)
The average traveler spends roughly $55 per day on attractions during their vacation, according to a study from Chime.
A Go City Pass can make budgeting easier, offering entry to a variety of top attractions in major U.S. cities for one flat price. Choose a Four Choice Explorer Pass for Chicago or Philadelphia, or all-inclusive passes for New York City or New Orleans.
Apple AirTag 4-pack
- Price: $70
Place an Apple AirTag in your luggage, on your keyring or even on children or pets for peace of mind during your road trip adventure. If you own an iPhone or iPad and aren’t using these on every trip, what are you waiting for?
Editor’s note: Prices are accurate as of Mar. 28, 2025. Prices and availability may vary by location.
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