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The Ultimate Road Trip Packing List

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 Wherever your next adventure is, being prepared is the best way to avoid unexpected bumps in the road. Without a doubt, this Road Trip Packing List will help make sure you have everything you need! Including essentials to emergency assistance and personal belongings. Most importantly, you can relax and enjoy the ride.

1

Car Essentials

  • License & Registration
  • Insurance
  • Manual
  • Roadside Emergency Kit
  • Car Charger
  • Spare Tire
  • Flashlight
  • Cell Phone Mount

2

Personal Essentials

  • Cell Phone
  • Cash & Credit Cards
  • Drivers License
  • Passport
  • Visas
  • Travel Insurance
  • Copy of IDs
  • Itinerary
  • Reservation Numbers
  • Print out of Tickets/Reservations
  • Map/Directions
  • Face Masks
  • Locks & Keys

3

Entertainment

  • Books or Tablet
  • Laptop
  • Camera/Lenses/SD Card/Tripod
  • Chargers for all devices
  • Portable Chargers
  • Adapters
  • Headphones
  • Notebook & Pens
  • Pre-made Music Playlists
  • Deck of Cards

4

Clothing

  • Running Shoes
  • Casual Shoes
  • Dress Shoes
  • Flip Flops
  • 3 Interchangeable outfits
  • 1 Dressing up outfit
  • Extra underwear & socks
  • Sweater
  • Sleepwear
  • Jacket
  • Raincoat
  • Hat/Gloves/Scarf
  • Swimwear
  • Belt
  • Jewelry
  • Watch
  • Glasses/Contacts
  • Sunglasses

5

Toiletries

  • First Aid Kit
  • Bug Spray
  • Sunscreen
  • Tissues
  • Toilet Paper
  • Medication
  • Lip Balm
  • Lotion
  • Toothbrush/Toothpaste/Floss
  • Shampoo/Conditioner
  • Soap
  • Deodorant
  • Feminine Products
  • Contact Solution
  • Razors
  • Hair Ties
  • Makeup/Makeup Remover
  • Brush/Comb
  • Perfume/Cologne
  • Cotton Pads/Cotton Balls
  • Mirror
  • Safety Pins
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6

Comfort

  • Tent
  • Sleeping Bags
  • Blanket
  • Pillows
  • Towel
  • Backpack/Tote bag
  • Umbrella
  • Ear Plugs

7

Food & Drink

  • Cooler with Ice
  • Packed Lunch
  • Your favourite Snacks
  • Water Bottle
  • Travel Mug
  • Reusable Cutlery
  • Camping Cookware Set
  • Gum
  • Chip Clips

8

Extra

  • Duct Tape
  • Multipurpose Tool
  • Aluminum Foil
  • Paper Towel
  • Resealable Bags
  • Garbage Bags
  • Wet Wipes
  • Sanitizer
  • Dryer Sheets
  • Shower Caps
  • Portable Speaker

Packing Note: Use the dryer sheets to keep your clothes smelling fresh
Packing Note: Use the shower caps over the bottom of your packed shoes to keep everything from getting dirty

Plan your next trip!

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