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ROAD TRIP PACKING LIST Get a good bang for your buck on summer travel by driving yourself. To make your road trip as smooth as possible, take the time to get your car ready and your essentials packed. Check out our pre-journey car service tips and open-road packing list to get cruising! A U T O 9 Jumper cables 9 Spare key 9 Tire pressure gauge 9 Spare tire 9 Tire-changing tools 9 Portable car battery charger 9 Extra gas can 9 Flashlight and batteries 9 Duct tape 9 Multipurpose tool D O C U M E N T S 9 Driver's license 9 Car registration 9 Car manual 9 Car insurance 9 Toll pass 9 National park pass 9 Trip insurance 9 Roadside assistance 9 Cash and coins 9 Health insurance 9 Maps 9 Rental car agreement F I R S T A I D 9 Bandages 9 Gauze 9 Hydrogen peroxide 9 Pain medication 9 Digital thermometer 9 Tweezers 9 Scissors 9 Antibiotic ointment 9 Bug spray 9 Sunscreen 9 Hand sanitizer 9 Cotton swabs 9 Tissues 9 Toilet paper 9 Vitamins 9 Prescription medicines C L E A N I N G 9 Disinfecting wipes 9 Trash bags 9 Napkins/paper towels 9 Microfiber cloth 9 Baby wipes/wet wipes 9 Mini vacuum T R I P E S S E N T I A L S 9 Car chargers for electronic devices 9 GPS 9 Playlist 9 Travel coffee mug 9 Portable charger/ power bank 9 USB cords 9 Snacks 9 Disposable cutlery 9 Entertainment: games, phones, tablets, magazines, and books 9 Reusable water bottles 9 Camera 9 Blanket 9 Slip-on shoes 9 Headphones 9 Sunglasses 9 Paper and pens 9 Umbrella 9 Window shade 9 Cooler P E R S O N A L 9 Purse 9 Wallet 9 Lip balm 9 Small hairbrush 9 Toiletries 9 Makeup 9 Lotion 9 Hair ties/hair clips 9 Feminine hygiene products 9 Towel 9 Extra set of clothes and underwear 9 Gum/mints 9 Reusable bag 9 Dental care 9 Nail clippers C A R M A I N T E N A N C E B E F O R E YO U G O Keep the dreaded "check engine" light from surprising you mid-drive—the smallest sign of car trouble can throw off your whole route. Take your car to a mechanic or check off these to-dos on your own before hitting the road! 9 Fill up with gas. 9 Check tire pressure and inspect tire tread. 9 Confirm AC is in working order. 9 Double-check headlights and taillights turn on correctly. 9 Review fluid levels: coolant, windshield washer fluid, engine oil, power steering fluid, brake fluid, transaxle, and differential oils. 9 Check filters: cabin, fuel, and air filters. 9 Check wipers. 9 Inspect brakes. 9 Inspect spark plugs. 9 Test battery. 9 Test alignment, steering, and suspension.