Your Vehicle

• Driver’s license/permit as required

• Spare key

• Vehicle registration

• Insurance and policy details

• Vehicle manual

• Recent vehicle inspection

• Full tank of gas/petrol

• Jumper cables and flares

• Extra motor oil and coolant

• Spare tire, tire pressure gauge, tire inflator, and tire sealant

• Phone mount for navigation

• Paper map/atlas, and written directions just in case

• UV window shade

Personal Care

• Toiletries (dental care, deodorant, hair care, skin care, nail care, makeup, shaving supplies, etc.)

• Glasses/contact lenses

• Personal medications

• Face coverings

• Hand sanitizer

• Sanitizing wipes

• Tissues

• Toilet paper/wet wipes just in case

• Cleansing body wipes

• Multi-purpose soap (e.g., Dr. Bronner’s liquid soap)

• Moisturizer

• Sunscreen

• Insect repellent

• Comprehensive first aid kit (band aids, bandages, cloth tape, antibiotic ointment, antiseptic wipes, hydrocortisone ointment, thermometer, tweezers, Tiger Balm, pain reliever, etc.)

• Tide Pen or other instant stain remover

• Ear plugs

Basic Essentials

• Credit/debit cards

• Cash (including some quarters just in case)

• Phone

• External battery pack/USB car charger/solar battery

• Chargers for all devices!

• Spare batteries for all devices

• Pen/pencil and paper

• Child essentials (car seat, stroller, bedding, high chair, diaper bag, thermometer, books/movies/toys, medicine, etc.)

• Dog/pet essentials (car seat/carrier, bedding/blankets, leash, food, bowls, snacks, waste bags, medicine, etc.)

Basic Food and Drink

• Drinks/meals/snacks for the road (to avoid/minimize stops)

• Refillable water bottle

• Water jug

• Water filter/purification tablets/drops

• Cooler

• Block ice

• Thermos

• Bottle opener

• Wine key

• Flask

• Koozies/stubby holders

Clothing and Accessories

• Sunglasses

• Hat

• Bandana

• Sandals/flip flops

• Hiking/walking shoes

• Socks and underwear

• Hiking/exercise clothes

• Clothes for dining out

• Bathing suit

• Pajamas

• Sleeping mask/eye cover

• Layers for variable weather

• Fleece or other warm jacket

• Beanie/warm hat

• Gloves/scarf/long underwear

• Rain gear (jacket, bag cover, umbrella)

Basic Gear

• Backpack/daypack

• Towel

• Wash cloth

• Lighter (long wand)

• Matches (waterproof)

• Trash bags

• Flashlight

• Compass

• Bungee cords

• Duct tape

• Pocket knife

• Basic tools (screwdrivers, pliers, adjustable wrench, etc.)

• Bear spray

• Lint roller (for ticks)

Fun Extras

• Camera

• Books

• Games/playing cards

• Guitar/harmonica

• Frisbee, balls, etc.

• Adventure sports gear (bicycles, rock climbing equipment, etc.)

• Inner tube

• Waterproof bag for kayaking, rafting, etc

• Yoga mat, resistance bands, etc.

• Walking stick

• Binoculars

• Telescope

• Music/podcasts/audio books (downloaded to use offline)

• Speaker

• Headphones

Camping Gear

• Tent

• Cover for below tent (tarp, turf, rug, etc.)

• Hammer/mallet for tent stakes

• Sleeping bag/bedding/blankets

• Sleeping pad/air mattress (and pump)

• Pillows

• Shade structure

• Camping chairs

• Camping hammock

• Headlamp (flashlight included in Basic Gear)

• Lanterns

• Candles

• Citronella candle

• Battery- or solar-powered string lights

• Firewood

• Large bucket/tub for dousing fire

• Hatchet

• Shovel

• Broom

• Clothesline and pins

• Shower caddy

• Camp/beach wagon

Camping Kitchen Gear

• Table

• Grill

• Charcoal and chimney starter for coals/starter fluid

• Stove

• Propane

• Pot

• Skillet

• Kettle

• Cutting board

• Knife

• Large bowls for mixing/serving

• Large utensils for serving

• Tongs

• Oven mitt

• Kitchen towels

• Can opener

• Plenty of food and drink!

• Salt, pepper, olive oil, and condiments

• Coffee/tea (and French Press, grinder, etc.)

• Milk, sugar, etc.

• Cups and mugs

• Plates and bowls

• Utensils/cutlery

• Utensil canister

• Napkins

• Paper towels

• Aluminum foil

• Containers for leftovers

• Large bucket/tub for washing dishes

• Dish soap (see multi-purpose soap under Personal Care)

• Sponge

• Scouring pad

• Drying rack

• Skewers for marshmallows

• Collapsible trash bin

And

• Conflict resolution skills

• A lucky talisman

• A sense of adventure