35 ESSENTIALS TO PACK FOR A FAMILY ROAD TRIP AND PRINTABLE

A family road trip is filled with possibilities. During the ride, emotions can range from excitement to irritability, so it’s best to have a plan in place before heading out the door.

Grocery store trash bags

We have two children with varying degrees of motion sickness and these always come in handy

Wet wipes and hand sanitizer

Chances are the kids are going to want to eat snacks on a long drive, so having wet wipes available to clean up before and after

Kleenex and/or  toilet paper

Self explanatory, but can also be used as toilet paper for an unexpected “emergency”.

Cell phone

Not many of us will forget to bring one, but use it to download handy travel apps and maps.

Portable charger and cords

Most cars have the ability to charge devices, but just in case, I like to bring along a portable charger and plenty of cords.

Camera

My kids could spend hours just taking photos out the window or at various stops. It gives them something to do and I use the camera when we get to our destination.

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