Road Trip Checklist: For a Relaxing Vacation!

Your Road Trip Checklist: For Camping Beginners and Pros

Planning a camping trip can be stressful, especially when you're not sure what to pack. We've put together this list of essentials every traveler should have for their camping vacation. Whether you're traveling with just your partner or with the whole family, this road trip checklist covers all the must-haves.

Essential Camping Gear

For the VW Grand California, we include a second gas bottle; for the VW Coast, one gas bottle. Power adapters and extension cables for the 230V power supply (e.g., at a campsite), as well as a shovel and broom, are already in the small accessory box. The camping table is stored in the side door of the VW Coast, VW Beach, and VW Multivan. In the VW Grand California, the table is already in the middle of the vehicle, and the camping chairs are in the tailgate. For the VW California campervans, the two camping chairs are in the tailgate.

A doormat or rug, as well as leveling ramps, are not included in the standard set, but we recommend them for your camping trip.

Documents

Valid travel documents (passport, ID card)
Visa (check entry requirements)
Driver's license
Vehicle registration (located under the sun visor above the steering wheel)
ÖAMTC membership card (emergency numbers, personal membership number)
Wallet
Local currency for your destination
Health insurance card/proof of international health insurance
Credit card (emergency numbers in case the card is lost and needs to be blocked)
Travel documents, booking confirmations
Vignette for foreign countries, tolls (check toll rules for each country)
Copy of vaccination record

Tech

Cell phone + charger
Headphones
Camera + charger
Camera batteries and charger
Camera memory card
Laptop + charger
E-reader + charger
Drone with batteries + charger

What else do people often forget?

Bedding + bed linen + fitted sheet (You can easily book a bedding set with us)
Cozy blanket
Beach towel/bath towel
Beach tent/sun umbrella
Diving mask
Snorkel
Fins
Beach bag
Deck chair
Water shoes
Air mattress
Headache tablets
Nasal spray
Vitamin C
Small first-aid kit
Wound disinfectant
Plasters
Sore throat lozenges
Motion sickness tablets
Allergy tablets
Insect repellent
Tissues
Thermometer
Underwear
Bra/sports bra
Socks
Jogging bottoms/comfy trousers
Weatherproof jacket
Fleece jacket
Jumper/cardigan
T-shirts
Regular trousers/jeans
Shorts
Dress
Skirt
Scarf/shawl/multi-functional scarf
Sun hat/cap
Sunglasses
Bikini
Swim shorts
Bathrobe
Shoes
Water shoes
Handbag
Backpack
Laundry bag for dirty clothes

For Hikers:

Hiking boots
Hiking socks
Hiking trousers
Hiking shirt
Hiking jacket
Backpack
Clothes
Rain gear
Shoes
Sun hat/cap
Sunglasses
Bathrobe
Medication
High SPF sunscreen
Thermometer
Insect repellent
Fever suppositories
Cough syrup
Nasal drops
Plasters
Hot water bottle
Regular medication (if needed)
Children's toiletries (toothbrush, hygiene items)
Baby care (diapers, wet wipes, cosmetics, etc.)
Swimwear
Beach tent
Armbands
Sand toys
Toys
Ball
Art supplies
Children's books
Cuddly toy
Bicycle/scooter + helmet
Bike seat
Child car seat
Stroller
Baby carrier
Children's cutlery
Baby bottles
Thermos flask
Lunchboxes
Baby food
Pacifier
International vaccination certificate
Dog waste bags
Food
Treats
Water bowl and food bowl
Dog water bottle for hikes
Collar or harness
Dog leashes (long, 5m for campsite; short for walks)
Ground stake to tether dog outside the campervan
Muzzle
Seatbelt attachment (please only use with a harness; using with a collar poses a strangulation risk)
Basket, blanket
Favorite toys
Dog towel
Brush or comb for grooming
Dog first-aid kit
Additional medication, if needed
Cooling mat
Paw protection (optional)
Toothbrush
Toothpaste
Dental floss
Deodorant
Hairbrush/comb
Shampoo
Conditioner
Shower gel (solid shower gel)
Cotton swabs
Facial cleanser
Makeup
Makeup remover wipes
Nail file
Nail scissors
Tweezers
Sunscreen
After Sun/Body lotion
Shaving supplies
Tampons
Sanitary pads
Glasses
Towels (large and small)
Plates
Cups
Shatterproof glasses/mugs
Cutlery
Small bowls
Large plastic bowl with lid
Pots
Frying pan
Sieve
Cutting board
Wooden spoon
Ladle
Spatula
Knives
Bread knife
Vegetable peeler
Small Tupperware container
Can opener
Bottle opener/corkscrew
Pot holders
Coffee maker
Dish soap
Sponge/cloth
Dish towel
Kitchen roll
Cling film
Bin bags
Lighter
Salt
Pepper
Oil and dressing
Food

If you rent a campervan from us, you can also book a kitchen set for free. Our kitchen set includes the most important items you'll need for camping cooking!

Our set includes:

Frying pan
Pot with lid
Cutting board
4x large plates, small plates, bowls, mugs
Salad bowl
Cooking utensils
Eating cutlery (4 forks, 4 butter knives, 4 spoons, 4 teaspoons)
Knife set (1 large kitchen knife, 1 small kitchen knife, 1 bread knife)
1 dish towel
1 washing-up set (1 cloth, 1 sponge, 1 dish soap)
Bin bags
Candles (Tip: insect repellent candles)
Fairy lights
Hammock
Cards/games
Rope/string (e.g., clothesline)
Flashlight
Umbrella
Books/magazines

Road Trip Checklist: Download Here!

Here you'll find our road trip checklist for your camping vacation summarized in a PDF file. The list is formatted like a checklist so you can easily tick off the items you've packed. This checklist will make packing less of a hassle. Use the list and expand it with your personal items that you want to take on your adventure. So roll up your sleeves, put on your favorite song, and get started – happy packing!