Road trip packing list & checklist
54 things to pack and check before a long drive, grouped by where they go. Tick items as you pack. Your progress is saved on this device, so you can come back to it.
Car & safety
Documents & money
Tech
Food & comfort
Clothes
Outdoors
Kids & pets
Before you leave
Packing questions
What should I pack for a road trip?
The essentials are documents (licence, registration, insurance), a phone mount and chargers, water and snacks, a first-aid kit, jumper cables, layers for changing weather, and offline maps for areas without signal.
What should I check on my car before a road trip?
Tyre pressure and tread (including the spare), oil and coolant levels, wiper blades and fluid, lights, and brakes. If a service is nearly due, do it before you leave.
What do people forget most on road trips?
Chargers, a spare-water supply, layers for mountain evenings, and park or permit reservations saved offline where there is no signal.
Heading out to play car games? The license plate tracker works offline once the page has loaded.