Road Trip strain guide
Road Trip is an indica-leaning hybrid usually traced to Roadkill Skunk and Deep Chunk, two old-school strains. People know it for a dank, skunky, earthy smell and a slow, heavy, relaxed feel. It's not widely documented, so expect some gaps.
Where does Road Trip come from?
The cross most often given is Roadkill Skunk, a pungent skunk strain tied to British Columbia, and Deep Chunk, a heavy indica. One grower database credits Hazeman Seeds as the breeder, a seed company known for preserving older genetics. Beyond that, its history is not well documented.
You may also see it written as Roadtrip. Don't mix it up with Road Trip Haze or Road Tripper, which are separate strains.
What does Road Trip smell and taste like?
Road Trip smells dank and skunky, with earth, wood, herbs and a spicy edge. It's a classic, pungent profile rather than a sweet or fruity one. One strain database's small set of reviews also mentions lemon, so some batches may carry a brighter note.
Terpene data is thin. One grower database names caryophyllene, myrcene and humulene as its main terpenes. Caryophyllene brings the peppery spice, myrcene the earthy depth and humulene a woody, herbal note.
Road Trip effects: what people report
Most descriptions call Road Trip a slow builder that ends up deeply relaxed and body-heavy, with a happy, euphoric and tingly feel along the way. A handful of reviews on one strain database call it more energetic and uplifted, so reports aren't unanimous.
These are experiences people report, not promises, and there aren't many of them for this strain. How it feels depends on the product, how much you have and your tolerance. Dry eyes come up as a complaint.
How strong is Road Trip?
The few listings that publish a figure put Road Trip around 30% to 31% THC, which is very high. With so few sources, take that as a rough guide rather than a typical number.
Whatever the listings say, start with a small amount and give it time, especially since people describe it as slow to come on. The THC on your label is what counts for your batch.
Buying Road Trip in Canada
Because several strains share a similar name, check that the product is Road Trip and not Road Trip Haze or Road Tripper. If the label or producer lists the parents, Roadkill Skunk and Deep Chunk are what you're looking for.
Check the THC and CBD numbers and the packaging date.
Road Trip vs Skunk #1
There's no documented family link between Road Trip and Skunk #1, but they share the same old-school skunky character, and Skunk #1 is the classic most skunk strains get compared to. Skunk #1 is sweeter and more balanced, and it's usually listed much lower in THC. Road Trip is earthier, spicier and heavier in the body. If you want the well-known original skunk smell, start with Skunk #1. If you want something denser and stronger, try Road Trip.
Strains like Road Trip
If you like Road Trip, these are worth a look:
- Skunk #1: the classic skunk strain, sweet and pungent with a more balanced feel.
- Cheese: a skunk descendant with an even funkier, more pungent smell.
- Northern Lights: an old-school indica with an earthy smell and a relaxed reputation.
