Jul 11, 2018

Going on a road trip this summer? Make sure you have everything you’ll need for the journey using a list! I am the worst when it comes to packing, I swear that I have everything I need and then I find myself running up and down the stairs at least ten more times before I actually leave the house! Don’t do that to yourself and use the reminder list below to save you the hassle and stress that comes with packing for vacation!

In The Car

  • Blankets and pillows
  • Music
  • Folding chairs
  • Reading material
  • Camera
  • Cash for toll roads
  • GPS
  • Binoculars
  • Wet wipes
  • Puzzle books and quiet toys for kids
  • Pen, pencil, notepad
  • Tissues, paper towels, toilet paper
  • Small bags for garbage

Vehicle Emergency Kit

  • Flashlight, roadside signal flares or reflective cones/warning signs
  • First aid kit
  • Booster cables, wrenches, screwdrivers (basic toolkit)
  • A gallon jug of water
  • Extra washer fluid, oil, transmission oil, brake fluid
  • Rags, workshop towels, old blanket
  • Gloves
  • Spare belts (alternator, fan and air conditioner belts)
  • Candle, warm clothes, a heavy blanket (for winter travel)
  • Duct tape and WD40

And, there you have it! A complete list of everything to pack before you’re heading out the door on all your summer road trip adventures!