Packing List

Carmen Willings
April 27, 2025

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​Packing for a road trip requires thoughtful planning to ensure comfort and convenience. Essentials include clothing for different weather conditions, toiletries, and personal items. Don’t forget food and drinks, a cooler if needed, phone chargers, and entertainment. Also, bring a first aid kit, a flashlight, and a spare tire. It's helpful to pack a bag of emergency supplies, such as medications, and to keep important documents like IDs and insurance in an easily accessible place. Finally, ensure your vehicle is stocked with necessary items like maps, a tool kit, and windshield wiper fluid.

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Front of Car 

Driver's/Passenger Doors

• Disinfectant 
• Gum 
  
• Hard Candy
• Flashlights
• Lotion
• State maps
• Umbrellas  

​Glove Compartment

• Auto insurance
• Receipt Holder
• Registration

Middle Console

• Alcohol wipes
• Cigarette Lighter Adapters
• Hard Candies
• Lens Wipes
• Lightning chargers
• Small scissors
• USB-C cords
• Watch charger

Within easy reach

• Car phone mount
• Coffee Thermos
• Lap desk for copilot
• Sunglasses
• Window Sunshade **only use if it doesn't obstruct the drivers view!

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​Backseat

Travel Bag

• AAA card
• Credit/debit cards
• Hand lotion
• iPad
• Nail kit
• National Park Book
• National Park Pass
• Neck fan
• Notebook & pen
• Portable chargers
• Prescriptions
• Print reservations
• Printed Itinerary
• Stain stick

Hanging Backseat Organizers

• Clorox wipes
• First Aid (small)
• Handi wipes
• Sleep mask
• Sunblock
• Tissues
• Umbrellas
• Window Cleaners

Backseat Organizer

• Collection Jars
• GoPro camera
• Go Pro Magnet
• Microfiber Towels
• Paper Towels
• Toilet paper
• Trash bags (black)
• Trash bags (white)
• Ziploc Bags

Backseat

• Blanket
• Emergency urinals - seriously! You never know when a traffic jam will have you stuck for hours!
• Hoodies
• Lightweight jacket
• Lunch bag
• Neck Pillows
• Snacks Tote
• Souvenir Bag
• Waters

Roadtripping Food & Snacks

• Beans pouches
• Chili mix pouches
• Chips & Popcorn
• Crackers
• Dried fruits
• Electrolyte packs
• Cereal
• Granola
• Instant mac & cheese
• Tortilla wraps
• Instant soup
• Instant rice
• Keurig cups
• Individual Nut butters
• Trail mixes
• Oatmeal pouches

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Trunk

Cooking & Picnic Gear

• Bottle opener
• Can opener
• Cooler
• Cutting board: small
• Dish soap/sponge
• Electric kettle
• Metal fork
• Microwave bowls
• Napkins
• Paper plates
• Paper bowls
• Paper towels
• Plastic utensils
• Potato peeler
• Single burner
• Small griddle
• Small saucepan
• Spatula 
• Thermos bowls
• Travel Keurig
• Travel Knife
• Ziplock bags

Toiletries & Personal Care

• Conditioner
• Curling Iron
• Deodorant
• Face wash
• Feminine care
• Flonase
• Floss
• Hair products
• Hairbrush
• Hairdryer
• Makeup
• Q-Tips
• Razor
• Shampoo
• Soap
• Toothbrush
• Toothpaste
• Travel mirror

Hiking Backpacks

• Bear Bell - you don't want to startle a bear!
• Bear Spray
• Clorox wipes
• Collapsible cups
• Compass
• First aid kit (small)
• Flashlights
• Hand sanitizer
• Hat with brim
• Headlamp
• Insect repellent
• Life straw
• Lip balm with SPF
• Mace spray
• Multi-tool
• Poncho
• Poo bags 
• Portable Chargers
• Rescue Blanket
• Reusable water bottle
• Snakebite kit
• Sunscreen
• Waterproof match
• Wet Wipes
• Whistle

Overnight Bag

• Ibuprofen
• Backup Glasses
• Benadryl
• Charging block for watch/phone
• Detergent pods
• Earplugs
• Laundry bags
• Nightlight
• Sleep fan
• Sleep Aid Pills
• Sound machine
• Surge Protector Power Strip

Hiking Backup (Weather & Situation Dependent)

• Binoculars
• Down jacket
• Earmuffs
• Gloves
• Handwarmers
• Ice Grips
• Knit hats
• Neck gaiter
• Selfie Stick
• Tripod
• Waders

Suitcase

• Bras
• Hair clips/ties
• Hiking Socks
• Hoodies
• Jeans
• Leggings
• Long-sleeved shirts
• Long underwear
• Lounge pants
• Pajamas
• Shirts
• Shorts
• Socks
• Swimwear
• Underwear