Things to Check Before Hitting
the Road in Your VaN

We’ve put together a handy checklist of essentials to pack in your van. Keep it close for all your getaways!

Essentials

Driver’s license
ID card / Passport
Vehicle documents
Cash
GPS / Road map
Portable battery
USB LED headlamp / Flashlight
Broom
Ground mat
Chairs / Table if your van doesn’t include them
Cooler
Sleeping bag or duvet

Cooking Utensils

Gas stove / Refill
Lighter / Matches
Camping dishware
Pot / Pan / Mixing bowl
Can opener / Bottle opener / Corkscrew
Drinking water container
Roll of trash bags
Paper towels
Sponge / Dish towel
Plastic basin
Dish soap
Some Tupperware
French press or teapot

Clothing and Accessories

Sunglasses
Cap / Hat
Rain jacket
Fleece
Warm clothing
Casual shoes
Backpack
Your suitcase / travel bag

hygiene

First aid kit
Medications
Toilet paper
Small shovel
Wipes
Solar shower
Marseille soap
Earplugs
Bug spray

This list is not exhaustive. It should also be adapted based on your destination, but it will help ensure a more peaceful stay without spending your time running after supermarkets to buy what you might have forgotten! Don’t forget to bring pillows to sleep comfortably anywhere!