Day Trip Essentials Pack List

Quick get in the car and let’s go!

The cooler weather has us taking mostly day trips instead of overnight camping. We love day trips and thought we would share our day trip essentials pack list. Day trips are great anytime you want a quick trip to soak up the outdoors without all the fuss.

Day trip essentials pack list:

• Water

• Blanket

• Snacks

• First aid kit

• Napkins, cups, and utensils

• Optional: lantern (in case it gets dark), hatchet(because we always bring ours), binoculars, playing cards, wine bottle opener and flask (you never know)

That’s it! Keep it simple. The point is to get out and enjoy mother nature. If you forget something it’s likely you can stop along the way.

Bonus: Make your day trip even better and have a picnic when you get there. 

An easy way to pack for a picnic is to raid your refrigerator and pantry. Gather cheese, jam, crackers, chips, veggies, fruit and any dips you might have. No need to make complicated food items, you can snack your way through. If you think you might stay awhile grab a bottle of wine!

If your cupboards are bare order to go from your favorite sandwich spot or swing by the store and grab items you wouldn’t normally. It’s fun to try new snacks in new places.

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