Suggestions for a Road Trip

This will be my first road trip since surgery.  I will be a little over 5 months. 

I would like suggestions for how to carry what etc.  Any nifty easy ideas of carrying perishables.

I am going to get one of those small ice chests and make up tuna the night before the Big drive, I will be able to eat on it all day.  The next day, I will have a smaller drive.  I'm planning on making my protein shakes that morning and putting them in the ice chest.  I will have Nut Thins and peanut butter and cheese.

Anything else recommended? 

I do have my Road ID (thank you Danni).  My dog will be with me.

How about cheese sticks and jerky, or a few protein bars?

--gina

Cheese sticks still don't sit well.. Jerky is a good idea... I haven't tried jerky or protein bars since surgery.  Which kind of protein bars are good for us?

I've been eating JayRobb protein bars lately. There are 3 flavors and Vitamin Shoppe carries them.

some great ideas - also consider boiled eggs, pepperettes, deli meat

I also like the small tins of flavoured tuna with the pop off lids.  They travel well and carry a lot of protein

nuts and trail mix are great for snacking on the road

and bring lots of water, or a reusable bottle that you can fill up at each rest stop

I always carry a bag of those Blue Diamond almonds in my car for emergencies.   I'm not a shake expert, so you might want to check on this, but I remember reading that you shouldn't make shakes up in advance....

JG,

I checked with Unjury.  It is fine to mix up the shakes the day before.  They will keep 2-3 days if refrigerated.  I currently make up 2 days worth at a time.  Love Unjury!

Thanks for the suggestions!

you can buy cheese packs, mixed nuts, protein bars, and jerky. these are great go to snacks and are also easy to find and carry :)

Road trips are easy.  You can find food at any convenience store.  They all have protein bars, nuts, and jerky.  Truck stops are great for DSers.  Many have a breakfast buffet where you can load up on eggs, sausage, bacon, and cheese.  Fast food is no problem either.  I always order the egg McMuffin without the bread or a lettuce Whopper.  Wendy's and Taco Bell are easy too and if there's a KFC handy you're golden.  Seriously, much better than a two day old protein shake!  Enjoy!