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Road Trip Neccessities
Don't Leave Home Without It!

Confused about what to pack? Don't get caught without the essential must haves! Or without those little luxuries that make your trip more enjoyable!

General | Toiletries | Clothes
For Baby | Nice to Have | For Pets

Vacation Checklist Store!

GENERAL:

  • Wallet and/or purse and cash (sometimes we forget the most obvious things)
  • Credit cards and/or traveler's checks (plus list of numbers of both)
  • ID or driver's license
  • Car and house keys (plus duplicate sets kept in different bags)
  • Cell Phone
  • Eye glasses and/or contact lenses (plus lens cleaner)
  • Sunglasses
  • Watch
  • Medical insurance cards
  • Prescriptions and other medications
  • Itineraries, tickets and reservation confirmations
  • Maps and directions
  • Totebag or backpack for day use
  • Camera and film
  • Books and magazines for kids and adults
  • Toys, playing cards, small games
  • Flashlight and batteries
  • Umbrella and rain jackets
  • Large plastic bags for laundry and wet items
  • Small plastic bags
  • Disposable wipes (or put damp paper towels in zippered plastic bags)
  • Pocketknife with bottle opener
  • Travel alarm
  • Sewing kit
  • First-aid kit
  • FOOD! - Snacks/gum
  • Water/juice boxes, no-spill cups
  • Ice (cooler)
  • Paper napkins/towels
  • Disposable knives, forks, and spoons
  • Barbecue utensils
  • Blanket
  • Jumper cables
  • Battery operated weather band radio and batteries
  • Night light
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TOILETRIES:

  • Toothbrushes, toothpaste, dental floss and mouthwash
  • Deodorant
  • Combs, brushes, hair accessories, blow dryer (if hotel does not provide one)
  • Shampoo and conditioner
  • Sunscreens and lip balm
  • Lotions
  • Insect repellent
  • Shaving gear
  • Cosmetics
  • Nail clippers, scissors and emery boards
  • Tweezers
  • Cotton balls and/or swabs
  • Feminine hygiene items
  • Toilet paper

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CLOTHES:

  • Broken-in sneakers or walking shoes
  • Outfits for each day (place kids outfits for each day in zippered plastic bags)
  • Undergarments
  • Sleepwear
  • Swimwear
  • Accessories
  • Light jacket/sweater for evenings

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FOR BABY:

  • Car seat
  • Diaper bag
  • Disposable diapers
  • Changing pad
  • Baby powder and lotion
  • Zippered plastic bags
  • Wet wipes
  • Nursing pads and burp pads
  • Bibs
  • Baby food and spoon
  • Bottles, nipples and caps
  • Formula and/or juice
  • Pacifiers
  • Changes of clothing
  • Jacket or sweater
  • Collapsible stroller with canopy or umbrella
  • Front or back child-carrying pack, or sling style
  • Blankets
  • Waterproof sheets
  • Bathing supplies
  • Large plastic bags for wet clothes (can also be used as a changing pad in a pinch)

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NICE TO HAVE:

  • Room intercom
  • Radio/tape player, tapes, headphones and batteries, books on tape
  • Frisbee, sports equipment
  • Guidebooks and brochures
  • Stain remover stick
  • Portable high chair
  • Portable crib/playpen
  • Pillows
  • Address book and postcard stamps
  • Extra duffel or tote bag for souvenirs
  • A friend

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