With a long weekend (and back-to-school vibes) looming, we figure a last-minute road trip is in order to celebrate the final days of summer. For those with a travel bug and set of wheels, we’ve compiled this thorough packing list to get you rolling on a short-term domestic road trip.
Gather the crew, swing by the bulk section for snacks galore, call the baby or animal-sitter, check your vehicle tires, lights, brakes, oil and fluid levels for safety, and get out and about before summer slips into fall!
- Paperwork:
- Driver’s licenses for drivers (and ID for everyone else in the car)
- Registration
- Proof of insurance
- Manual
- Roadside assistance card
- Car:
- Travel compost bin (anything with a sealing lid will do)
- Hands-free phone mount
- Car phone charger
- Downloaded music, mixed cassettes, CD, books on tape, etc. (music/entertainment that doesn’t require an internet connection)
- Emergency:
- Waterproof flashlight (with fully charged batteries)
- Spare tire
- Jack and tire iron
- First aid kit
- Spare car key on a separate key chain
- Paper map in case devices fail
- Emergency snacks
- Water jug
- Cash
- Food
- Preferred snacks and drinks
- Cooler
- Ice, if necessary
- Corkscrew
- Can opener
- Food storage containers
- Travel utensils
- Handkerchiefs (double as napkins and to-go “packaging”)
- Reusable tote/shopping bag
- Hygiene:
- Biodegradable baby wipes
- Natural-fiber hairbrush and hair ties
- Roll of unbleached toilet paper
- SPF
- Travel sizes of your skincare products: i.e. the HYDRATE + GLOW Natural Skincare Mini Collection for skin seeking deep moisture, or the BALANCE + CLARIFY Natural Skincare Mini Collection for oily, combination and blemish-prone skin
- Bamboo toothbrush
- Toothpaste
- Natural floss
- Activated charcoal deodorant
- A bar of soap
- Shampoo bar and travel conditioner
- A lip conditioner that doubles as a blush for a hint of color and smooth lips
- Coconut Body Oil for tropical vacation vibes and soothed, moisturized skin
- Travel mists for dewy, healthy skin
- Eco-friendly menstrual kit or period undies
- Comfort:
- Spare blankets
- Travel pillows
- Durable water bottle
- Reusable coffee cup
- Extra layer of clothing (think long underwear in case you pass through somewhere extra chilly)
- Travel crystals and Tarot cards for rituals and readings on the road
- Headphones for private time
- Sleep mask
- Travel journal and pen(s)
- Towels for quick dips in hot springs or crystalline bodies of water
- Leggings or comfy pants for riding in the car
- Comfy tee, tank and hoodie
- Undies and socks
- Favorite pair of jeans
- Flip-flop sandals
- Hiking boots
- Bathing suit
- Raincoat
- Sunglasses
- Sunhat