Road Trip Checklist
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Table of Contents
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!
