Summer-time Vacation Travel List
Check off each item as it is packed for your trip. Obviously, some items on this list are essential and some are not as essential as others. Also, this is NOT an all-inclusive list. There may be a number of other items needed, depending on your trip and the time of year.
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Clothing
Underwear
Long pants, comfortable ones & one for dinner dress
Shorts
Belt
Dress
Short & long sleeved shirts, blouse, light colors for hot days
Sweater, vest or sweatshirt
Light jacket or windbreaker
Rain poncho
Sleep clothing
Sandals
Dress shoes
Boots
Tennis shoes
Socks
Light weight gloves
Swim suit
Hats
Handkerchief and/or bandana (can wet bandana on hikes to keep cool)
Personal pillow
Personal Hygiene
Toothbrush
Floss
Toothpaste
Eyeglasses and/or contact lenses
Sunglasses
Shampoo
Soap
Sunscreen, baby sun-block with SPF of 50+
Chap stick with sun-block
Women’s sanitary needs
Personal medicines & prescription drugs
Comb &/or brush
Insect repellant
Baby wipes
Make-up kit
Nose Better salve
Finger nail clippers
Equipment, Electronics & Entertainment
Camera, film, or digital camera, extra storage, extra batteries
Video camera
Binoculars
Portable radio, tape player &/or CD player or personal music device; extra
batteries
Tapes, CD’s
Two-way radio set
Portable game devices
Cards
Novels
Note Cards
Small note book
Pen & pencils
Small games
Small flashlight
Watch, timepiece &/or alarm
Altimeter
GPS, Global Position System satellite navigator, extra batteries
Laptop computer and peripherals
Handheld computer/notebook, extra batteries
Cell phone, attachments, extra batteries
Group or Family Sharing
Maps
Field guides on flowers, birds, animals, etc.
Roadside history book
Compass
Family medicines, aspirin, etc
Vitamins
Towel
Paper towels
Pocket knife
Toilet paper for emergencies
Minimum Vehicle Supplies
Trash container or garbage bags for vehicle
Small tool box
Motor oil
Brake fluid
Insurance papers
Title
Warranty information
Can of tire puncture repair with air
Other Personal Items
Identification, including special medical care information
Money, Credit cards &/or traveler’s checks
Driver’s license
Lightweight small day backpack
One water bottle per person
Matches or lighter
Small family first aid kit:
Tweezers
Band-aids
Needle & thread
Razor blade
Safety pins
Matches or lighter
Aspirin
Ibuprofen
Tylenol
Allergy medications
Small tube 3-in-1 antibiotic ointment
Sterile pads
Elastic bandage
Folding scissors
Eye drops
Cough drops
Foods, Snacks & Drinks
Smaller cooler
Small basket or box for food
Gorp (a mixture of candy, dried fruit, nuts, etc.)
Crackers
Cookies
Canned drinks
Drink mixes such as instant coffee, hot chocolate, crystal light
Granola bars
Dried sausage, meats &/or jerky
Sweeteners
Salt & pepper in tiny shakers
Cheese
Dried fruit
Fruit
Breads that do not smash easily, such as bagels
Chips
Fresh cut vegetables
Nuts
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