# Packing List — Summer Roadtrip 2026

> 3 colleagues, electric car, ~4 weeks. Driving through UK, Isle of Man, Ireland, France.

## Documents & Admin
- [ ] Passports — all 3 (valid beyond Sep 2026)
- [ ] Ferry booking confirmations — Stena Line (booked), Steam Packet (IoM), Irish Ferries (Dublin→Cherbourg)
- [ ] Green card / car insurance confirming coverage in UK, Ireland, and France
- [ ] GHIC cards × 3 (European Health Insurance Card replacement — free via NHS/German equivalent)
- [ ] International driving permit if any licence is non-EU/non-UK
- [ ] Printed hotel/accommodation confirmations for first few nights
- [ ] Aviva Stadium tickets (Aug 30) + Bon Jovi tickets if going (Aug 31)

## Electronics & Work
- [ ] Laptops × 3
- [ ] USB-C chargers × 3
- [ ] USB-C hub/dock (at least one — shared for desk setup in hotels)
- [ ] UK 3-pin travel adapters × 3 (needed from Harwich arrival onward; Ireland uses same plug as UK)
- [ ] Mobile hotspot device or designated SIM phone
- [ ] USB charging cables (USB-C, Lightning if needed)
- [ ] Power bank × 1–2
- [ ] Headphones for calls

## Car & EV
- [ ] Type 2 charging cable (check if your car carries one; mode 2 granny cable as backup)
- [ ] CCS to CHAdeMO adapter if your car needs it for rapid chargers
- [ ] Charging network apps pre-loaded: Zap-Map (UK), ESB ecars (Ireland), Chargemap (France/Europe), ABRP (route planning)
- [ ] Warning triangle (required in France)
- [ ] Reflective safety vests × 3 (legally required in France; keep accessible, not in boot)
- [ ] Tyre inflator / portable compressor
- [ ] Basic puncture repair kit

## Clothing (per person)
- [ ] Waterproof jacket — non-negotiable for Atlantic Ireland
- [ ] Mid-layer fleece or down jacket (evenings on the coast are cold even in August)
- [ ] T-shirts / shirts × 4–5
- [ ] Trousers / jeans × 2
- [ ] One smart outfit for Dublin game day (Aug 30) — American football crowd, smart casual is fine
- [ ] Comfortable walking shoes — you'll be on your feet a lot
- [ ] Light hiking boots or trail runners — for Croagh Patrick, Slieve League, and other walks
- [ ] Rain-resistant trousers or gaiters (optional but useful on exposed cliff walks)
- [ ] Swimwear (Keem Bay, Strandhill, and other beaches are worth it)

## Toiletries & Health
- [ ] Travel-size toiletries
- [ ] Any prescription medication (enough for 4 weeks + buffer)
- [ ] Sunscreen (yes, even Ireland — the UV is real when it's sunny)
- [ ] Blister plasters (for hike days)
- [ ] Basic first aid kit

## Nice to Have
- [ ] Binoculars — Slieve League cliffs, Skellig Michael boat trip, and Giant's Causeway bird life
- [ ] Reusable water bottles × 3
- [ ] Dry bags — for coastal walks and ferry decks in Atlantic weather
- [ ] Small daypack per person (for hike days; leave luggage in car)
- [ ] Snacks for the car — Ireland's west coast has long stretches between food stops
- [ ] Portable phone mount for car navigation