Small first aid kit (band-aid, antibacterial cream, pain reliever, antacid)
Prescription medications
Vitamins or supplements
Allergy medicine
Extras
Garbage bags for dirty clothes
Lint roller
Safety pin
Umbrella
Sturdy notebook and pen
Book or magazine
Beach
Beach towel
Goggles
Board games
Playing cards
Waterproof disposable camera
Miscellaneous
Car emergency kit Jumper cables, tow cable, roadside flares, reflective triangle, tire inflator, air compressor, first aid kit, flashlight and extra batteries, roll of duct tape, multitool, work gloves, etc.
To do
Charge all batteries
Put mail on hold or arrange for mail pick-up
Service car and fill up tank
Make photocopies of travel docs and itineraries
Get cash from ATM
Upload music to MP3 player
Pay bills
Set TiVo or VCR to record programs
Clear answering machine
Set up auto email response
Adjust AC to save energy
Turn off appliances and electronic devices
Clean out perishables from fridge
Water plants or arrange for plants to be watered while you are away