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Road Trip Ultimate Planning List – Part 2

April 14, 2015 By creatingyourspace

Welcome to part two of your list. If you haven’t already, make sure to read Part 1 of our road trips series.  Road trips are amazing! It’s a bit of work to get ready for them, but there’s something about zooming through the wind and watching the landscape fly by the widows that does a lot of good for the soul. Here’s what to pack next:

CLOTHING

  • Stain remover
  • Dirty laundry bag
  • Detergent if washing on the road, hangers to air dry
  • Lint roller
  • Underwear and undershirts
  • Swimsuit
  • Socks
  • Hosiery
  • Pajamas (according to temps)
  • Heavy coat
  • Light jacket
  • Shoes: sandals, snow boots, flats, sneakers, heels, sport, dress shoes, casual shoes
  • Belts, ties, scarves
  • Jewelry, watches
  • T-shirts, tank tops, casual tops, dressy tops, sweatshirts, hoodies
  • Jeans, casual pants, shorts, dress pants, sweatpants, yoga pants
  • Sportswear
  • Special event garments

WEATHER

  • Sunscreen, sun hats, flip flops
  • Gloves, scarves, long underwear, snow boots
  • Umbrella
  • Raincoat, galoshes

BAGS

  • Suitcases
  • Totes
  • Purses
  • Clutch
  • Tiny “essentials-only” purse or wallet – cards, cash, keys, phone

KEEPING THINS CLEAN

  • Paper towels
  • Wet wipes
  • Trash bags
  • Multipurpose spray cleaner or antibacterial wipes

FOOD

  • Bottled water – fewer bottles, more roadside refills
  • Cooler, ice
  • Bottle opener, wine key, can opener
  • Plastic ware (plates, bowls, utensils, cups)
  • Napkins, baggies, plastic containers
  • Dry goods for snacking
  • Easy meals (sandwiches, pre-steamed rice and veggies, pre-cooked scrambled eggs and bacon, store bought to-go kits like tuna and crackers, etc.)
  • Fruit that doesn’t require cold storage

COMFORT

  • Small pillow and blanket for backseat napping
  • Earplugs
  • Sleep mask

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