This is a very complete and thorough list of things to take with you. You may not be able to actually take this much while with a trainer, as space may not allow it, and it may not be applicable to you if you’re only going to be out a couple of days at a time.

 

None the less, it is very expensive to have to buy things on the road when you probably can buy them at Wal-Mart for half the price. As you prepare to go on the road, make notes on this list and circle what you feel you need to have.

A Note of Caution: relying on your memory when it comes to packing is not a good idea! Unfortunately, though, the Murphy’s Law of these matters is that no matter what, you’ll forget something!

 

  • Refrigerator/Cooler

  • Microwave

  • Pillow

  • Blanket / Bed sheets / Sleeping bag

  • Pillow

  • Clothes bag or suitcase

  • Shower Room Bag

  • Dirty clothes bag

  • One week’s worth of clothes (depending)

  • Coat/jacket & rain jacket

  • 2 pair of shoes

Note: If you’re going OTR, you need to consider that you will be in all kinds of different climates. One day you could be in sunny Los Angeles and the next day you may be in wintry Wyoming. Pack a variety of clothes and use the layering approach. You can bring just 2-3 thermal shirts and trade off between them but have 6-7 long sleeve/short sleeve shirts and wear a clean one each day.