Packing for travel always get me excited. It makes everything seem more real and I get to pick out outfits and treat myself to some new purchases. Having said that, there are always some staples so when RelayRides asked about my travel essentials, I was happy to share.

RelayRides is a peer-to-peer car rental community, where if you wish to rent a car you can enter your location and dates and be provided with a list of all the people in the area who have cars available, along with their prices.