Tech Travel Ticklist
For extended overnight stays, traveling by car and staying in chain lodging.

Obviously, this list should be tailored to the individual.
Depending on your field, you may need more/less equipment.
Depending on your preferred comfort level, cargo space, and budget, you may want more/less safety and personal gear.

General Overnight Travel
(some items stored in car trunk)
add common toiletries as desired
checkboxSandals for the room & shower
checkboxbedbug treatment (?)
checkboxtravel mug - 32 oz+
checkboxnail brush, lint brush
checkboxrazors, scissors, trimmer
checkboxmetal flatware (wash & reuse)
checkboxreliable alarm clock, flashlight, small fan (for noise?)
checkboxwristwatch
checkboxsmall disinfectant spray
checkboxanti-bac gel
checkboxsnack bars/protein bars
checkboximmersion heater (?)
checkbox2 soup mugs (microwaveable)
checkboxsmall "scrubby"
checkboxinstant rice, canned soups (pop-off lids)
checkboxramen noodle packs
checkboxballpoint pens, mech. pencils
checkboxhighlighter(s) erasable (?)
checkboxweekly planner
checkboxNetFlix membership (?)
checkboxFlashdrive on keychain - copies of ID, credit, & ins. docs

Car Items >Mostly< stored in bin in trunk
checkbox>HIDDEN< Flash drive, keys, cash, copies of ID, credit, & ins. docs
checkbox>SPARE key or remote held in place w/ Great Stuff?<
checkboxLock DeIcer, Washer Fluid - SubZero
checkboxOil - proper weight, 2 to 3 qt.s
checkboxFuses, multiple
checkboxPaper Towels
checkbox12v outlet splitter, 12v outlet extension
checkbox12v outlet FM broadcast device, 12v to USB adapter
checkboxHands-free phone adapter
checkboxCell phone car charger
checkboxGPS device, appropriate maps
checkboxCheck expiration of license, insurance, & registration
checkboxTire Gauge, air tank, FixAFlat, Tire Patch/Plug Kit
checkboxOptional spares - oil filter, headlight bulbs, air filter, spark plugs
checkboxFull size spare tire (?), extra lugnuts (?)
checkboxRoad Flares, whistle, portable CB (?), hand powered air horn
checkboxWorklight - battery powered
checkboxFlashlight - solar/crank/battery
checkboxJumpStart Battery w/ inverter, 12v outlet
checkboxHeavy Duty Jumper cables
checkboxBasic tool kit (i.e., $50 all in one from Sears/HarborFreight, etc)
checkboxFloor jack, tire iron, wheel chocks
checkboxReserve fuel i.e. vaporizing or fuel line dryer, empty gas can
checkboxSpare cell phone, car charger
checkboxBlanket(s), sunshade(s), neck pillow (?)
checkboxSunglasses, sunscreen
checkboxWork gloves/Welder's Gloves
checkboxSteel wire, cable ties
checkboxDuct tape, clear plastic (for emergency window repairs)
checkboxAAA membership card (if appropriate)
checkboxTow Strap, hoist (?)
checkboxFire Extinguisher(s)
checkboxInstant Hand Warmers, Cold Packs
checkbox2 liter bottle(s) water
checkboxTrash bags (2-5)
checkboxKnife, Saw, Axe, Lighter, Matches
checkboxBoots, Dark T-Shirt, Dark Workshirt, black jeans, raincoat, sweatshirt
checkbox12v Car Vacuum, 12v Impact Wrench Gun
checkboxRemoval tool for any wheel locks

First Aid Kit (store in trunk)
aside from standard items, make sure it has...
checkboxeye wash
checkboxanti-diarhheal
checkboxallergy medicine - drowsy & non-drowsy
checkboxenergy shots
checkboxacetaminophen, aspirin, ibuprofen
checkboxbite/sting remedy
checkboxsunburn remedy
checkboxGold Bond

Tech Items (mostly in hard case)

checkboxFoam pad for kneeling

checkbox#10 Envelopes, stamps, legal pads

checkbox3-hole punch (buy cheap binders locally)

checkboxBinder clips, stapler, paper clips (for stuck optical drives)

checkboxEarbuds, mini speakers (amplified?), audio cables

checkboxUSB hub (powered, but usable unpowered)

checkboxflatplug power strip, triple tap adapter

checkboxFlatbed USB-powered scanner

checkboxUSB powered LED light (?)

checkboxCheap digital camera, memory card(s), USB card reader

checkboxCamera batteries, charger, (mini) tripod

checkboxWebcam(?)

checkboxPermanent markers - 1 black, 1 silver (for marking on black cases, etc)

checkbox120v to USB adapter

checkboxRatcheting screwdriver, Needlenose pliers

checkboxAC Outlet tester, Voltmeter (?)

checkboxJeweler's screwdrivers (philips & flat)

checkboxSpare CMOS batteries, container of screws, jumpers

checkboxUSB-powered hard drive

checkboxKnown good - mouse, keyboard, IDE & SATA cables, RAM (?)

checkboxOptional known good - monitor, PSU, HDDs (IDE, SATA, 2.5 & 3.5)

checkboxPS2-USB adapter, USB extension cable

checkboxIDE/SATA USB adapter cable

checkboxlaptop w/VGA or video out, video cables

checkboxmini LCD projector (?)

checkboxUSB flash drive(s)

checkboxBlank CDs, DVDs (minimum 2 each)

checkboxCase of Emergency CDs/DVDs

checkboxPC2PC transfer cable

checkboxRJ45 Network Cable, mini-hub?

checkboxVGA to TV adapter (?), mini-projector (?)

checkboxSpare WiFi dongle

checkboxStandard AC power cords - 2

checkboxmeasuring tape - 6 to 12 ft.

checkbox6" level, asst'd wood screws, double-stick tape

IF FLYING - Plan ahead to purchase some items on location if lost (tools, alarm clock, snacks, etc.).
Have locations mapped out ahead of time for this (Dollar Store, Kmart, WalMart, Staples, OfficeMax, etc.).

IF GIVEN SUFFICIENT NOTICE - Plan to ship some items to destination (hotel OR jobsite)