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Road Trip Ultimate Planning List – Part 3

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Cruising right along, we have arrived at Part 3 of our extensive, yet reasonable, packing list for your upcoming road trip. What do we mean by reasonable? We searched the web to see what kind of lists are out there, and they were so excessive that we even found one that looked like it was printed in a size 9 font just to fit it all on one piece of paper. Being well prepared doesn’t necessarily mean going into crazy land with the minutiae of every imaginable item you might find useful. Let’s be realistic about it and actually complete the list because it makes sense, right?

HEALTH

  • Medications, more than the duration of the trip in case you are detained, refill in the cue in case you lose it
  • Health insurance cards, check requirements for in-network versus out-of-network care
  • Pain relievers
  • Vitamins and supplement
  • First aid kit and band-aids
  • Phone numbers for doctor and dentist
  • Location of nearest emergency room at destination
  • Insect repellent, poison plant treatment
  • Allergic reaction treatments

HYGIENE & BEAUTY

  • Travel size everything if possible!
  • Toothbrush, toothpaste, floss, mouthwash
  • Toilet paper, plenty of it
  • Tissues
  • Shampoo, conditioner, brush/comb, hair dryer, curling iron
  • Hair styling products and accessories
  • Large mirror so you can avoid relying on the visor mirror for everything
  • Shower gel and scrubby
  • Facial regimen, cleanser, toner, moisturizer, etc
  • Contact lenses and solution
  • Makeup (keep in mid warm weather melting), makeup remover wipes
  • Razor, shaving cream
  • Perfume, cologne (don’t leave in direct heat or high temps)
  • Feminine hygiene
  • Nail clippers and file
  • Cotton balls and swabs
  • Tweezers
  • Towels and wash cloths
  • Robe
  • Slippers, spa/shower shoes
  • Roadside toilet seat covers
  • Lotion, powder

If you haven’t already, make sure to start with Part 1!

Road Trip Ultimate Planning List – Part 1

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Yay! We are quick approaching road trip season. No other form of travel is quite as cleansing and liberating as a road trip. Before you adopt your carefree attitude though, you should take great care to prepare and pack well. There are a lot of example packing lists on the web, but we found that they are almost too extensive. So we’ve compiled what we feel is the ultimate list because it covers the basics without making your brain hurt just by looking at it.

First and foremost, the golden rule is this: Bring less stuff and more money! Then focus on what’s most important and work your way down.

Despite narrowing down our list quite a bit, it turns out there’s still a LOT of stuff to remember so we’ve segmented our list into four parts. This makes it easy for you to tackle the various considerations without feeling overwhelmed. Now, let’s get started. We recommend first reading all four blog posts to give yourself an overview and an opportunity to make notes. Don’t worry, they’re brief and to the point. Then come back to this list one and start checking things off until you’re done with all of it!

TRAVEL PLANS

  • Itinerary – use a travel app and carry a written copy
  • Tickets to special event

CAR & ROADSIDE

  • Double check roadside assistance coverage, bring membership card
  • Ensure auto insurance coverage includes all that you expect
  • Two copies of insurance and registration
  • Jumper cables, spare tire, car jack
  • Atlas, in case electronics fail
  • Emergency roadside kit
  • Flashlight and extra batteries, tripod light for mechanical emergencies
  • Extra washer fluid

FUNDS, IDENTITY, ACCESS

  • Cash – lots of it, find a safe hiding place
  • Credit Cards – call ahead to release funds for unusual spending, make copies of cards front and back in case they get lost
  • Know your Paypal password in case you need it, and check for bank transfer limitations on amount and time necessary
  • Driver’s license and passport if you have both, in case you lose one; also make copies of them
  • Extra set of house and car keys
  • Back up copy of crucial contacts / phone numbers in case electronics fail

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