Packing List

These are some things that we found to be crucial to the success of our trip:

trim kitty's nails prior to the start of the trip
dustfree, unscented litter
a sharp collapsible knife
microfiber handtowels (for dishes, dry bathing, hair drying, general mess clean up, and windshield cleaning.... they're quick dry too)
lighters, yes, plural, bring several lighters
in-the-car trash abg & extra plastic bags
lots of small bags rather than large bags for your things (makes rearranging the car for sleeping easier)
car chargers for your camera batteries, laptop, cell phone, etc.
dutproof, waterproof, shockproof point-and-shoot digital camera
a tiny, tiny laptop
a large stash of wet wipes & antibacterial gel (for general cleaning, toilet paper, cleaning cuts, etc.)
refillable coffee mug and water bottle that fit your drink holders (free refills at most gas stations we went to)
cell phone with camera, internet browser, google maps, facebook, compass, GPS & email applications
AAA membership
small propane stove
gallon water jugs (3-4)
50+ SPF physical sunscreen
super, duper hand & foot moisturizing lotion
Tiger balm patches & valerian & Advil
a medium decent cooler
prescription sunglasses
free state maps and camping information (especially about Bureau of Land Mangement areas) at tourist information offices
a stupid game (like our Dunk Punch, or Subway Slam)
a tent that one person can assemble easily in the dark by themselves
tarp for under the tent, over the tent, or to protect things outside
air conditioning & heat in the car
desert crystals deodorant
chapstick with sunscreen
ziploc bags with zipper top, quart size


What we didn't have, but would have loved to have:
sleeping bags that can zip together
a hatchet with hammer head on it
a bigger bank account
more time
a good can opener
a beanie hat that stays on your head while sleeping
iTrip
a fancy camera with mad zoom lense and wide angle lenses
ice scraper for the windows

Things we brought, but were practically useless:
water filters
suitcase full of clothes