Have you ever started packing for a road trip and just knew you were forgetting something? Don’t worry, we’ve all been there. The truth of the matter is no matter how many times you head out on a road trip, there’s always going to be something you overlooked.
That’s just the nature of the road and it’s unpredictability. However it’s also why road trips are so fun and exciting. You just never know what you’ll find over that far off mountain or around that next bend in the road.
While you can never cover every possibility, our road trip packing list includes everything you’ll likely ever need to travel safely, comfortably, and with style.
Our list includes road trip essentials as well as a few items to make your drive just a little bit easier.
Road Trip Packing List
When planning things to bring on a road trip, there’s a lot to consider.
Is it a long, cross country road trip, or a short ride an hour or two away? Is it a solo road trip, or a family road trip? Are you traveling as a couple or do you have 3 kids in the backseat? Are you traveling in winter or summer?
This complete list covers what to pack for your time on the road, no matter the conditions.
Road Trip Essentials
Looking for the absolute must-have essentials for a road trip? These are our picks for essential items on the road:
- driver’s license
- passport (if needed)
- credit card (preferred) or debit card
- cash
- smartphone
- maps (one paper map, and one with GPS or your smartphone)
- car insurance and registration
- snacks and drinks (see below for a full list)
- clothes for your trip and destination (full list below)
- toll pass (if needed)
Insurance
Admittedly, insurance isn’t the sexiest, or most fun, item on this list, but it’s absolutely essential. Getting into an accident without auto insurance could be a major disaster.
Good insurance can even help protect the contents of your car, and may include coverage for vandalism. Good insurance, whether it’s car insurance, or term life insurance, can actually make life easier by reducing stress and worry.
Clothing and Toiletries
Clothing is one of the most underrated things to pack for a road trip.
The exact clothes you choose will depend if you’re planning on hot weather and choosing a summer road trip packing list, or driving in cooler weather.
While we’re driving, we always choose clothes that are comfortable for travel, and appropriate for the weather.
We also pack for our destination, whether that’s a…
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