We take ours on vacation when we go to a resort for a week and when camping. I agree an xpen would be awesome to bring along. Also bring travel dishes for food and water, a jacket for cool nights, nutra-cal, leash and harness w/tags and anything that would lend comfort for her like her favorite toys, treats and her bed! I actually pack a suitcase just for my pups. I love taking ours on vacation with us and would not have it any other way!