PACKING LIST


This list is designed for trailer living. It represents a ton of stuff that makes life comfortable but could definitely be pared down. When we traveled in Europe for 11 months with backpacks we limited ourselves to those items marked with an asterisk and cut back on the quantity.

ESSENTIALS
tickets* passport & copies* maps*
insurance* guide books* address book*
recent family photos* laptop computer fire extinguishers
smoke alarms journal*

FOOD PREPARATION
can opener* garlic press nutcracker/pick
measuring cup/spoons coffee/tea pot* spaghetti server
paring knife* large knife spatula
slotted spoon 2 ice cube trays 3 tupperware for leftovers
juicer grater barbeque or electric grill
trivet potato peeler re-usable shopping bag
scissors cutting board* 5 gallon bucket
backpacking stove* swiss army knife*

POTS...PANS...UTENSILS
camp cookset (pans need thickest bottom you can get)* microwave spaghetti pot
2 sauce pans colander electric frying pan
frying pan 2 mixing bowls 2 pyrex pans (must turn in microwave)
3-tiered hanging basket silverware* plates*
cups glasses* bowls*
placemats dish towels* matches*
dish soap* dish soap* laundry soap*
clothes pins & line* chlorox (tablets are great for travel)* folding picnic table
vinyl tablecloth broom/dustpan mop
small vacuum

PAPER GOODS
trash bags ziploc bags* paper towel*
paper napkins toilet paper* kleenex*
foil saran wrap sponge(s)*

TOILETRIES
bath towel(s) washcloth(s)* plastic bag for wet clothes*
sewing kit* dirty clothes bag/basket* dramamine or ginger for motion sickness*
hand lotion* shampoo/conditioner* shaving gear*
toothbrush/paste* vitamins*

FIRST AID KIT
aspirin* tylenol* arnica for bruises*
aloe vera gel* hdrogen peroxide* hibiclens soap*
neosporin* AD ointment* bandaids*
butterfly bandaids* q-tips* ace bandage*
gauze* waterproof tape* new skin*
alcohol swabs* garlic capsules for earaches* antihistimene*
immodium*

 

BEDDING
blanket/sheets or sleeping bag pillow/pillowcase mattress covers
comforter

ACCESSORIES
backpack* pocket calculator* alarm clock*
magnifying glass* compass* umbrella*
water bottle(s)* day pack* message board

CLOTHES (ALL SEASONS)
all weather waterproof jacket* hat* sweater*
sweatshirt* 2 pair shorts* 2 pair long pants*
2 t-shirts* 2 long sleeve shirts* underwear*
socks* 1 pair rain pants 1 set long underwear*
2 pair walking shoes* 1 nice outfit* 1 pair dress shoes*
pajamas swimsuit* robe

ENTERTAINMENT
camera and or video* film/tapes/batteries* walkman/cassette tapes
games* cards* books*
pencils/pens* scotch tape glue stick
super glue* small drawing pad* small scissors*

CAMPING...BEACH...SPORTS STUFF
beach chairs inflatable kayaks life jackets
beach toys/tools fishing gear* masks/snorkels
small net* beach blanket collection bucket
hat wet suit rollerblades/pads
baseball gear bicycles/helmets


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