PACKING FOR A ROAD TRIP CHECKLIST

CAR ESSENTIALS

1. Map 

There are so many options these days! I personally download the Google Maps route while I have internet, have the Road Atlas handy, and also have my Garmin watch ready to go. Garmin has downloadable maps for most areas.

2. License and registration

3. Cards & cash ($40-$100) For parking meters, tolls, emergencies etc.

4. Scrap paper & pen 

These come in handy if there is ever an accident, and it needs to be communicated to the other person.

5. Car insurance 

Car insurance coverage can be fairly specific for each state, double-check with your car insurance company to make sure you’re covered in the state you’re going to.

6. AAA information

AAA is also specific to each area, you’ll want to double-check coverage with them as well!

7. Emergency tire changing supplies – spare tire, car jack, tire iron.

8. Road side Emergency Kit

9. Oil  

(Check your local automotive store, they will help pick out the oils specific for your vehicle)

10. Windshield wiper fluid

This actually comes in handy more than most people think! Having this handy while being in the desert or going through a wind storm, was especially handy. The windshield was always covered in sand or mud.

11.  Tire Traction Boards

12. Flashlight

13. First aid kit (pain relief, bandages, salve, etc.)

14. Hand sanitizer

15. National Parks Pass

16. State park pass

Each state has a completely different State Park Pass, these can be picked up at local recreation stores, sporting good stores, and sometimes even gas stations.