After planning your road trip, it’s time to start packing your essentials! Here’s a checklist to get you started.
Vehicle and Navigation Essentials
- __ Vehicle registration and insurance documents.
- __ Spare tire, tire changing tools, or a 12v tire pump with a tire repair kit.
- __ Sunshade for windshield.
- __ Extra car key.
- __ Car manual (consider a digital PDF version).
- __ Jumper cables.
- __ Phone charging cable.
- __ Sunglasses.
- __ Navigation apps like Waze or Google Maps preinstalled.
- __ Offline maps.
- __ Spotify playlist for the road.
- __ Emergency supply of water and snacks.
- __ First aid kit.
- __ Roll of toilet paper.
Identification
- __ ID card.
- __ Passport (if required, verify specific country requirements).
- __ Driving license.
Money
- __ Credit Card.
- __ Contactless app on phone.
Gadgets and Miscellaneous
- __ Day backpack.
- __ Picnic blanket.
- __ Water bottle
- __ Phone and charger.
- __ Powerbank.
- __ Umbrella.
- __ Mosquito repellent (especially for summer trips).
- __ Swiss Army Knife (check local laws).
- __ Quick-Dry Towel.
- __ Hat.
- __ Sunscreen (essential for summer trips).
- __ Pen.
- __ Duct Tape.
- __ Address of family and friends. (in case you want to send post cards).
Health and Personal Hygiene
- __ Spare contact lenses or glasses (if applicable).
- __ Prescription medicines (and medical documentation for the medicines you take).
- __ Toiletries: soap, shampoo, toothbrush, toothpaste, shaving products.
- __ Feminine hygiene products.
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