VEHICLE PACKING CHECKLIST

The following are items of equipment found invaluable and more often essential for you trip. Do not pack unnecessary items, only items to suit your particular trip. Travel light!

 

Vehicle Items, Tools and Spares
Tool kit
Fuses
Tyre repair kit
2 Spare wheels
Spare wheel nuts
2 Reflective triangles
Spare bulbs
Spare keys
Air filter
Brake Fluid
Petrol or Diesel filters
Engine and diff oil
ATF oil for power steering
Radiator hose
Antifreeze
Hose clamps
Distilled water (Battery)
Nuts and bolts (assorted)
Fan belts
Fuel pipe
Vacuum pipe
Tow rope
Snatch rope
Electric tyre pump
Tyre pressure guage
Winch and winch kit
High-lift jack
Spade
Axe
Fire extinguisher
Jumper cables
Roll of vehicle electric cable
Multimeter
Vice grip
Cable ties
Gloves
Handwash kit
Insulation tape
Duct tape
Roll of wire
Super glue
Plastic metal (eg Pattex)
4lb hammer
Small hacksaw
Leatherman and/or Swiss army knife
Goggles (for working under vehicle)
WD40 or similar moisture dispersant
Documents
ID books
Passports
Contact phone numbers
Spare passport photos
Visas
Credit cards
Travellers cheques
Permits
Booking receipts
Notebook & pen/pencil
International driving licence
Vehicle registration papers
Travel insurance papers
Main route map
Travel plan
Information on places of interest
Empty pocket for expense receipts
Empty pocket for collecting info for future reference
NB: Make 3 or 4 copies of all personal and vehicle papers and keep the original in a safe place.

First Aid
Thermometer
Scissors
Tweezers
Disposable gloves
Splints
Safety pins
Bandages
Cotton wool
Plaster
Elastoplast roll
Pain relief tablets
Immodium (or similar)
Personal medicines
Antiseptic liquid
Savlon or Betadine
Ear & eye drops
Burn dressing
Anti-inflammatory gel
Mosquito repellent
Lip ice
Suntan lotion
Ear buds
Anthisan (stings/bites)


 

Camping Equipment
Tent
Water containers (+tap)
Sleeping bags
12V fluorescent and gas lamps (+ candles)
Pillows
Camping table + chairs
Portable shower
Fire lighters
Cutlery and crockery
Gas braai, tongs, grid
Pots and pans
Plastic rubbish bags
Washing-up liquid
Scouring pads
Dish cloths + towels
Water bottle + purifier
Fridge/freezer
Roll-up wash basin

Personal and General Items
Waterproof clothing
Hats
Lightweight and warm clothing + tracksuits
Compass & GPS
Torch + spare batteries
Binoculars
Large sun umbrella
Toilet paper
Sewing kit
Cameras + film etc
Satellite cellphone
12V halogen spotlight
Small shortwave radio

Food
Obviously the choice of food depends on individual tastes but the following list is suggested as being suitable:
Longlife milk and/or
Milk powder
Longlife cream and custard
Cereal
Rice and noodles
Sauces and seasoning
Salt and pepper
Nuts and dried fruit
Biltong/dried wors
Self-raising flour
Powdered yeast
Eggs (carefully packed in foam)
Cooking oil
Sweets and chocolates
Energy bars
Vacuum-packed foods
Sugar
Cans/packet soups
Tinned foods
Maize products
Frozen meat, bacon chicken
Fresh fruit
Instant desserts
Rusks & biscuits
Cheese
Honey
Mayonnaise
Potatoes plus other vegetables
Tea & coffee
Mustard
Curry powder
Powdered cooldrinks
Chutney
Tomato sauce
Stock cubes


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