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.
tickets* | passport & copies* | maps* |
insurance* | guide books* | address book* |
recent family photos* | laptop computer | fire extinguishers |
smoke alarms | journal* |
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* |
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 |
trash bags | ziploc bags* | paper towel* |
paper napkins | toilet paper* | kleenex* |
foil | saran wrap | sponge(s)* |
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* | |
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* |
blanket/sheets or sleeping bag | pillow/pillowcase | mattress covers |
comforter |
backpack* | pocket calculator* | alarm clock* |
magnifying glass* | compass* | umbrella* |
water bottle(s)* | day pack* | message board |
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 |
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* |
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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