What Do You Put in the Bed of a Truck for a Drive-In?

Going to a drive-in movie is one of the great American pastimes. Whether you’re watching a classic like Grease or a new release like Star Wars, there is nothing quite like sitting outside in the summer night and enjoying a movie on the big screen.

To make your drive-in experience memorable, it’s important to be prepared with all the essentials: snacks, drinks, blankets, and more. But what about your car? What do you put in the bed of a truck for a drive-in?

The most obvious answer is that you should bring chairs for everyone in your party. Make sure you have enough folding chairs so each person can be comfortable and have plenty of legroom.

You can also bring some pillows and blankets to lay on top of them for added comfort. If you don’t want to lug around all those chairs, consider bringing an inflatable mattress or air mattress that can fit inside your truck bed and double up as seating.

Another essential item for drive-ins is speakers. Most drive-ins still use mono speakers that plug into your car’s cigarette lighter socket so you can hear the movie audio over the speakers in your vehicle.

However, if yours doesn’t provide this option, or if you want better sound quality, then consider packing some portable speakers in the bed of your truck. You could even bring along an old-fashioned boombox if you want to get really nostalgic!

Of course snacks are essential for any movie outing, especially when it comes to drive-ins! Pack some popcorn and candy in plastic containers with lids so they don’t get spilled on your way home.

You may also want to bring along some other treats such as chips and dip, pretzels, nuts, or anything else that will satisfy your cravings during the movie. Don’t forget drinks too! Sodas are always popular when it comes to movies but if you want something more interesting then try packing some beer or wine (if allowed) in an insulated cooler with ice packs so they stay cold all night long!

Finally, don’t forget a few other items such as bug spray (especially if it’s summertime!), extra batteries for flashlights or portable fans (if needed), sun hats/sunglasses (for daytime viewing), and any other items that may make your experience more enjoyable.

Conclusion: To make sure you have an enjoyable time at the drive-in theater be sure to pack chairs for everyone in your party along with pillows and blankets for added comfort; speakers for better sound quality; snacks and drinks; bug spray; extra batteries; sun hats/sunglasses; and any other items that may make your experience more enjoyable. With these essentials packed into the bed of your truck, you’ll be all set for a great drive-in experience!

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Stephen Dunn