Winter Road Trip Planning

Your companion packing checklist. Adapt it to the trip you are actually taking.

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Daily route decision

Official road-status link: _______________________Forecast for route and date: ____________________Destination sunset and arrival margin: ____________Overnight address, parking and contact: ___________Optional stop to remove first: __________________Next parked reassessment point: _________________Fallback base/contact and booking terms: __________Decision: follow / shorten / reroute / postpone

Before loading

Check vehicle maintenance and warning lightsCheck tires, lights, wipers and winter washer fluidCheck forecast and official road conditionsPlan daylight driving and rest stopsSave assistance details and overnight addresses

Accessible cabin kit

Water and suitable snacksPhone and charging cableDocuments, medication and glassesWarm layersTissues, wipes and rubbish bag

Route-appropriate vehicle kit

Snow brush and ice scraperWarm blankets and spare glovesFlashlightFirst-aid kitCompact shovel if useful for the routeVehicle-appropriate roadside equipment and instructions

Overnight bag

Next-day clothes and sleepwearToiletriesCharging pouchLaundry bag

Final check

Secure loose and heavy luggageKeep controls, airbags and visibility clearSet navigation while parkedAllow time to postpone or reroute

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