
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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