Packing List: Week in New Jersey (Summer)

What to Bring for a NJ Summer Getaway

Clothing

• Lightweight tops, shorts, dresses, swimwear (2+).
• Beach towel, cover-up, sun hat, sandals.
• Comfortable walking shoes/hiking sneakers.
• Light jacket/sweater for evenings/AC.
• One nicer outfit for dining/events.

Toiletries & Health

• Sunscreen (SPF 30+), reef-safe if ocean.
• Bug spray (ticks, mosquitoes).
• Aloe/after-sun, personal meds, basic first-aid.

Tech & Docs

• Phone, charger, power bank.
• Camera, headphones.
• ID, insurance, reservations (digital + paper).
• Travel adapter if international.

Extras

• Daypack, water bottle, snacks.
• Beach umbrella/chair, cooler (if driving).
• Book/journal, binoculars (shorebirds).
• Cash + cards.

NJ summers: hot, humid, thunderstorms. Shore, Pine Barrens, cities, farms—all within 2 hrs.