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If you are a busy, on-the-go road warrior or just an avid road-tripper you know the stress caused when you (or your passengers) need something and it’s no where in the car.

Recently, when preparing for a family road trip, I created three zipper pouches for our car. One for car paperwork, one for drink/to-go essentials, and one for general travel essentials.

These pouches do not replace emergency road-side kits or supplies you should keep in your car at all times. These pouches make it easier to be prepared, explore more, and worry less.

I purchased each fabric zipper pouch at Hobby Lobby, but you could purchase similar ones anywhere or reuse ones you have on hand. I used my Cricut to put together some images and cut them out on HTV (iron-on vinyl). I used Siser Glitter HTV but you can use whatever you have on hand. If you use plastic/mesh type bags use regular adhesive vinyl instead of HTV. Then, I filled the bags ! Easy peasy!

The lists I have here are by no means exhaustive. In fact, I’m sure I forgot something! You’ll have to tell me down in the comments – what would YOU add to these bags?

Now let’s check out these bags!

🚗Essential Car Paperwork:

• Car registration paperwork
• Car Insurance hard copy print out _{(don’t just rely on ins phone app)}
• Maintenance records/paperwork
• Tire pressure gauge _{(could be kept elsewhere)}
• Pocket knife
• Paracord _{(or other cord)}
• Duct tape
• Small LED Flashlight
• Pen
• Small notepad

🍵Drink/To-Go Essentials:

• To-go utensils/cutlery
• Tootpicks (and/or floss)
• Single-serve flavored drink packets
• Salt/pepper packets
• Sugar/sweetener packets
• Mints _{(remove/change out if you live in hot climates)}
• Gum _{(remove/change out if you live in hot climates)}
• Napkins
• Hand wipes / hand sanitizer _{(could be kept in Car Essentials bag)}

🛣️Road Trip Essentials: _{**all items are “travel” sized unless otherwise stated}

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Happy Crafting!

Jenni Lynn 💗