Road Trip Packing List (Free downloadable PDF)

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Everyone loves a good road trip, but unfortunately we often forget something. For this very reason, I came up with the ultimate road trip packing list to help make sure nothing is left behind. Of course, each of us have our own wants and needs when going on a road trip, so use this road trip checklist as a guide. You can also download the Road Trip Packing List (checklist) below, where you can print it out and mark off everything once it is in the vehicle.

ROAD TRIP PACKING LIST FOR GENERAL GEAR

Water bottle(s) insulated ones are great
Toilet Paper
USB cable for your phone
Sunglasses
Hand Sanitizer
Packable towel
Body/wet wipes
Rubber bands
Entertainment, i.e. tablet/phone with music, movies and books
Plastic bags, one large, several small
Hat
Pillow & blanket
Extra batteries
Bungie cords.
Phone holder
Umbrella
Hand lotion
Small toiletry kit (tooth brush, hand sanitizer, toothpaste, etc.)
Tide To-Go Pen
Small ice chest/cooler
Plastic utensils
Sunshade
Flashlight/Headlamp

ROAD TRIP SNACKS

Jerky
Nutrition/protein bars
Kettle Corn
Cheese & Crackers
Cut up fruit
Trail-mix
Nuts
Hard boiled eggs
Hummus and veggies
Salt & Pepper
Drinks

ROAD TRIP PACKING LIST FOR YOUR EMERGENCY KIT

Fix-a-flat (sometimes having a spare tire is not enough).
Adjustable wrench and some basic tools, such as screwdrivers and a multi-use knife (Swiss Army).
Duck tape (so helpful for many applications).
Backup battery for your phone.
Jumper cables.
Blanket.
Lighter and/or matches.
Flairs.
First-aid kit.
Solar charger.
Bug repellent.
Sunscreen.
Collapsible water bottle.
Iodine water purification tablets.
Pain killers/anti-inflammatory pills like Benadryl
String
Tow strap and/or rope
Gloves
Pancho

ROAD TRIP VEHICLE SAFETY CHECKLIST

Check tire air pressure.
All fluids (Radiator, windshield fluid, brake, oil and transmission).
Make sure you have a car jack in good working order.
Check your spare tire, make sure it is in good condition and properly inflated.
Make sure the battery posts and cables are free from corrosion.
Squeeze all of the hoses to make sure they are in good condition and not cracked.
Check your belt(s) to make sure they do not have cracks in them.
Inspect the tire tread and overall health of the tires.
Check wiper blades and defroster

ROAD TRIP PACKING LIST FOR WINTER ITEMS

Snow Shovel
Ice Scraper
Winter grade windshield wiper fluid
Cold weather gear/clothes
Hand warmer
Tire Chains

ADDITIONAL ROAD TRIP ITEMS TO CONSIDER IF YOU HAVE THE ROOM

Power inverter
Water filter
Empty Gas container
Extra engine oil
Dry bag
Small backpack
Tent
Sleeping Bags
Mini Bluetooth speaker

If you can think of any additional items to add to this road trip packing list, please leave a comment below so that we can add them. Click the following link if you’d like some life saving road trip tips.