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yaya
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Aug 01, 2016

Advice on cross country trip

We are in the process of planning a cross country trip next summer. There is so much to think about and bring. Does anyone have a checklist of some kind that may help us? I am afraid we will forget the silliest of things. Any advice would be helpful.
  • WalMart is your friend.............

    Seriously - we always take a trip to WM as we forget something or intentionally leave something behind knowing there is always a WM nearby,
    it's the only time that I can stock up on new underwear and socks !!

    to the OP - don't sweat the minor details.
  • A cross country trip is no different from a shorter trip - only longer. So perhaps a few more clothes and plan for different weather issues - layering works well. Don't overload on food. You can replenish on the way. Bring needed prescription meds and just in case, cold/allergy and stomach upset meds. Have a great trip!
  • Don't sweat all the small stuff.

    Walmart will become your friend for anything you have forgotten and/or need, fresh food, or to get real cash for any of those flea markets you might come across! Parking will accommodate any size rig and fortunately there is one in every town.
  • I have made my own list of things to bring on any given campout. It includes virtually everything I can think of, and if we don't need an item (bathing suits, for example) I just cross it out for that trip. I revise the list each year, before camping season starts, and print out several copies before the season.

    If you are doing any camping this year, make a list of things you have been packing for your campouts/trips and that can be a good start to work from for next year.
  • Prescriptions from Walgreens or Walmart can be refilled on almost any corner.
    and search this Forum for `cross country' and read on.
  • Spend a couple days - or a weekend at a campsite a few weeks before you leave.

    Don't go back and get anything you forgot - just make a list. Then look at it before you go, and see if you really, really need it.
  • There is a Walmart type store everywhere you go. If you forget something minor pick it up along the way.
    DO not stress before the trip over minor details
  • Fortunately, there will be some place to buy almost anything you might happen to forget.

    Bring meds and insurance cards. Those might not be as easy to replace, although if you get meds at national chains, you can usually get refills.