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# Packing List — Summer Roadtrip 2026
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> 3 colleagues, electric car, ~4 weeks. Driving through UK, Isle of Man, Ireland, France.
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## Documents & Admin
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- [ ] Passports — all 3 (valid beyond Sep 2026)
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- [ ] Ferry booking confirmations — Stena Line (booked), Steam Packet (IoM), Irish Ferries (Dublin→Cherbourg)
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- [ ] Green card / car insurance confirming coverage in UK, Ireland, and France
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- [ ] GHIC cards × 3 (European Health Insurance Card replacement — free via NHS/German equivalent)
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- [ ] International driving permit if any licence is non-EU/non-UK
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- [ ] Printed hotel/accommodation confirmations for first few nights
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- [ ] Aviva Stadium tickets (Aug 30) + Bon Jovi tickets if going (Aug 31)
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## Electronics & Work
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- [ ] Laptops × 3
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- [ ] USB-C chargers × 3
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- [ ] USB-C hub/dock (at least one — shared for desk setup in hotels)
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- [ ] UK 3-pin travel adapters × 3 (needed from Harwich arrival onward; Ireland uses same plug as UK)
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- [ ] Mobile hotspot device or designated SIM phone
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- [ ] USB charging cables (USB-C, Lightning if needed)
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- [ ] Power bank × 1–2
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- [ ] Headphones for calls
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## Car & EV
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- [ ] Type 2 charging cable (check if your car carries one; mode 2 granny cable as backup)
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- [ ] CCS to CHAdeMO adapter if your car needs it for rapid chargers
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- [ ] Charging network apps pre-loaded: Zap-Map (UK), ESB ecars (Ireland), Chargemap (France/Europe), ABRP (route planning)
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- [ ] Warning triangle (required in France)
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- [ ] Reflective safety vests × 3 (legally required in France; keep accessible, not in boot)
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- [ ] Tyre inflator / portable compressor
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- [ ] Basic puncture repair kit
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## Clothing (per person)
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- [ ] Waterproof jacket — non-negotiable for Atlantic Ireland
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- [ ] Mid-layer fleece or down jacket (evenings on the coast are cold even in August)
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- [ ] T-shirts / shirts × 4–5
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- [ ] Trousers / jeans × 2
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- [ ] One smart outfit for Dublin game day (Aug 30) — American football crowd, smart casual is fine
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- [ ] Comfortable walking shoes — you'll be on your feet a lot
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- [ ] Light hiking boots or trail runners — for Croagh Patrick, Slieve League, and other walks
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- [ ] Rain-resistant trousers or gaiters (optional but useful on exposed cliff walks)
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- [ ] Swimwear (Keem Bay, Strandhill, and other beaches are worth it)
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## Toiletries & Health
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- [ ] Travel-size toiletries
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- [ ] Any prescription medication (enough for 4 weeks + buffer)
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- [ ] Sunscreen (yes, even Ireland — the UV is real when it's sunny)
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- [ ] Blister plasters (for hike days)
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- [ ] Basic first aid kit
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## Nice to Have
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- [ ] Binoculars — Slieve League cliffs, Skellig Michael boat trip, and Giant's Causeway bird life
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- [ ] Reusable water bottles × 3
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- [ ] Dry bags — for coastal walks and ferry decks in Atlantic weather
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- [ ] Small daypack per person (for hike days; leave luggage in car)
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- [ ] Snacks for the car — Ireland's west coast has long stretches between food stops
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- [ ] Portable phone mount for car navigation
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