Tours of the Southwest USA

	Summer-time Vacation Travel List - To be sure to 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. 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 Add Other Items You May Need: