So the girlfriend and I are loading up our Toyota Sienna in a couple of days and taking off to watch my sister graduate from college in Tucson AZ and are going to turn it into a nice climbing road trip on the way there and back. (We live in Bozeman, MT) We are leaving on Sunday and therefore are beginning to put together a list of things we need to bring as was wondering if the MP community wanted to help build the ultimate road trip packing list. We will be gone for 3 weeks and will be climbing mostly in the desert on the way there and back.
Google Spreadsheet Packing LIst
Due to the magics of the internets we can all work on a single document and create this masterpiece of packing lists. I've already filled it with many things, but I'm sure I've forgotten some things. FYI the nice clothes/makeup on the list are for my sisters graduation and probably wouldn't go on a regular list. My hope is to make a list that could be somewhat universal and be used for any would be roadtrippers.
Thanks guys!
-Ty

Gear- all of it. Ropes, draws, cams, passive, harnesses, helmets any and all manner of assorted devices (belay and ascention)

Rain jacket, softshell, down jacket (or similar for cold nights)

Small 2 person tent

Tarp/sunshade

Folding chairs

sunblock

shades

map

Large cooler

ATM card

Cell and charger

Hydration bladders

Packs

Clothing (extra socks and undies strongly encouraged)

Extra cord/twine

TP

Food & water

Books

Condoms

Camera

Lighter

Sleeping bags & mats

First aid kit

Approach and climbing shoes (bring a backup, blowouts happen)

Shower kit including flip flops and toothbrush/paste

Towels

Guidebooks (if you know where you're going and have them)

Extra car key (not stored inside of car preferably)

Hammer or mallot (for stakes, makes life easier- optional)

Small shovel (you never know)

Cash (again, you never know)

Pocket knife

Extra gallon ziplock bags (for dirty socks, electronics, etc., nice to have)

I've been taking a few trips lately, and this is pretty much my list. Have fun!

• edit- I forgot headlamps? Who forgets headlamps?

At least one 7-gallon Aqua-tainer or similar water jug.

Thanks Muttonface you made me add a couple of things to the list that I had completely forgotten about.

Whoops. I guess I should have read your post thoroughly. I could have just added items to the spreadsheet thingy. Oh well. Glad I could help.

I recommend a Tyveck sheet... You can use it as a ground sheet, as a back up if your tent fails, as a rain cover for your tent. And you look super legit with one. Oh yeah and if you ever are caught in a storm you can wrap any gear that wont fit in the tent in your Tyveck. The stuff is like magic!!

On a side note. Muttonface I am saving your list. That thing is amazing!!

Ha thanks. The ball and chain and myself are supposed to "share" that list, each being responsible for half. That lasted for one trip; we were two hours late leaving, and I had to hear bitching the entire time when I asked her to hurry up a little. Since then, I've been on a few, and I've packed everything myself, so it's pretty much memorized. I still have a printed list though.

Edit* Don't forget to add Pete's suggestion. Those things are really convenient to have around.

We are packed mostly into rubbermaid tubs which does make the organization a little easier and allows for easy gear sorting. Also makes it easier to just check off a tub as having all the things you need.

Yeah we have a 7 gallon aquatainer and plan on freezing 4 2 liter bottles of water to use as ice for our cooler and for drinking water once they thaw out. Hoping to spend some time in Indian Creek which is not known for its ample water supply.

Frisbee

Edited to add: Block Ice (not cubed)

A small cooler,rated for 3 or more days, large enough for 20-40 lbs of ice. Open it only to refresh the ice in the main cooler every morning or night (when temps are coolest). Save the water you drain from the main cooler for washing. Ice goes quick in the desert, esp. in may. Have fun, enjoy Az and travel safely.

black ski mask, duct tape, knife and maybe around 20 ft. of 5mm. cord.

Wag Bags for low impact desert action.

Did I miss a box of baby wipes anywhere? Easy cleanup when showers are not available.

Condoms? You don't need no stinking condoms....if you're on a road trip, when's the next time you'll be back in (insert area/city here)?

And to the people who keep posting bullshit in the packing list...I'm sure you think you are really funny but its really just annoying. I know I shouldn't expect much with the internet and all...but things I don't need include; a black dildo, weed, hash, hash pipe, valtrex, grass, porn...and the list goes on. Trying to actually build a helpful packing list and you wankers keep trying to vandalize it. Jeez.

shoes, harness, rope, and dope.

This is a great list. Not sure if these are applicable to you, but I would add:

- camp chair(s)
- state/national park pass(es)
- check book (for camping fees, park admissions, etc. instead of having to refresh your small bill collection; a few years ago the Tioga Pass kiosk wasn't taking credit/ATM cards)

A fold up table!!! Makes camp life way better. alps mountaineering table

I know what to pack for a road trip...I've done the drive from AK to Bozeman 8 times. I just thought I'd get some constructive help on the spreadsheet not just comments such as black dildo, valtrex, etc.... I'm also fighting through finals week so I'm not really in the mood to deal with the jokes.

I also posted the list that I built as a helpful thing for the community with some feedback/helpful additions being the hope. I guess I was expecting a little too much. I also always seem to forget at least one thing and was hoping I wouldn't this time around.

throw bikes in there somewhere...for those rest days ya know, and dont forget laundry detergent, and hmmm tampons? ditch the makeup!