Family Road Trip Packing List
The secret to a family road trip isn't the route; it's having snacks and a charger within arm's reach of every kid.
Car Essentials
- License, registration, insurance card
- Roadside emergency kit
- Jumper cables
- Tire pressure gauge
- Phone mount
- Car chargers for every row
- Paper map as backup
Snacks & Food
- Cooler
- Refillable water bottles
- Individual snack packs
- Wet wipes
- Paper towels
- Trash bags
Kid Entertainment
- Downloaded shows and music
- Headphones
- Travel games
- Coloring books
- Comfort item
Comfort
- Travel pillows
- Light blanket
- Sunshades for windows
- Motion sickness bags
Overnight Bag (one per person)
- Pajamas
- Change of clothes
- Toothbrush
- Medications
Tips
- Pack one shared overnight bag so you don't unload the whole car at each hotel.
- Download offline maps for areas with poor signal.
- Schedule a stop every 2 hours; kids (and drivers) need it.
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