Group road trip packing list
Packing lists · 22 items
On a road trip the car is home base. Sort out who brings the car kit and the shared supplies once, so the trunk has one cooler and one set of jumper cables, not three.
Who brings what: 1 person means one person claims it for the group, 2 or 3 people means that many each bring one, and Everyone means each person packs their own.
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Every item goes on your trip’s shared checklist. Friends tap “I’ll bring it” to claim shared gear, and everyone ticks off their own things as they pack, so nothing gets forgotten or doubled up.
Add to FreyaFor the car
- Phone mount1 person
- Car chargers and cables2 people
- Jumper cables1 person
- Tire pressure gauge1 person
- First aid kit1 person
- Paper map of the routeFor stretches without cell service1 person
- Trash bags1 person
- Sunshade for the windshield1 person
Shared supplies
- Cooler1 person
- Snacks for the drive2 people
- Water jugs1 person
- Road trip playlistDownload it for offline listening1 person
- Wet wipes and hand sanitizer1 person
- Blanket for picnic stops1 person
Everyone brings
- Driver's licenseIf you're sharing the drivingEveryone
- Water bottleEveryone
- Layers and a light jacketEveryone
- Comfortable shoes for stopsEveryone
- SunglassesEveryone
- SunscreenEveryone
- Phone chargerEveryone
- Travel pillowEveryone
Tips
- Download offline maps for the whole route before you leave; coastal and mountain roads often have no signal.
- Agree on driving shifts up front, and add everyone who'll drive to the rental agreement.
- Log gas and tolls as you go so splitting them at the end takes a minute.
Pack together in Freya
Every item goes on your trip’s shared checklist. Friends tap “I’ll bring it” to claim shared gear, and everyone ticks off their own things as they pack, so nothing gets forgotten or doubled up.
Add to FreyaQuestions
What should you pack for a road trip with friends?
Car essentials (phone mount, chargers, jumper cables, first aid kit), shared supplies (a cooler, snacks, water) and, for everyone, layers, comfortable shoes, sunglasses, sunscreen and a charger.
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