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Car Care
- Spare Tire + Know-How
- Emergency Car Kit
- License, Registration, and Insurance
- Owner’s Manual
- Roadside Assistance
- Fluids – oil, etc…
- Empty Gas Can
- Car Air Freshener
- Tire Chains
- Portable Car Garbage Can
- Snow Kit
- Sunshade
Self Care
- Baby Wipes
- Toilet Paper and Tissues
- Hand Sanitizer
- Sunscreen
- Flip Flops
- Quick Dry Towel
- Deodorant
- Feminine Hygiene – Cup | Thinx
- Gum
- Day Bag/Dry Bag
Seasonal Care
- Cover Up / Sarong
- Hat or Beanie
- Sunglasses
- Mosquito Spray/Balm
- Parka or Sweater
- Raincoat, Galoshes or Poncho
- This is my favorite 3-in-1 jacket.
- Warm Gloves
- Warm Blanket or Sleeping Bag
Tech
- Phone Charger with USB Cable
- Download Playlists
- Download all apps while on wifi!
- Portable Battery Charger
- Bluetooth Headphones
- Hands Free Phone Mount
- Mini Speaker
- Lifeproof Phone Case
Others
- Swiss Army Knife
- Ice Box
- Travel Pillow
- Travel Mug
- Water Bottle
- Painkiller
- Benadryl
- First Aid Kit
- Flashlight or Headlamp
- Paper Maps
- Travel Insurance: World Nomads | Safety Wing
Food
Campervanning
- Earplugs and Eye Mask
- Wheel Lock
- Powerboard
- Camping Stove
- Insulated Cooler
- Hanging Toiletry Bag
- Clothesline
- Hanging Storage
- Cube Storage
CAR RENTAL DEALS:
There are three spots I check depending on where I’m going. I always check Auto Europe if I’m in Europe (and sometimes beyond), Sixt for most places, and HolidayAuto always!
Nina Ragusa is an adventurer, messy bun master, breakfast fan, and full-time travel blogger. She’s been abroad since 2011 and blogging on Where in the World is Nina? for nearly as long. Nina helps people like you move around the world while making money. She loves talking about how to work abroad and online to travel longer!