Packing list · 25 items
Family road trip packing list
For the car itself: snacks, entertainment, and a few emergency basics. For a fuller list, see the car emergency kit.
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In the car
- Snacks
- Water bottles
- Trash bags
- Wet wipes
- Paper towels
- Car phone mount
- Charging cables
- Sunshades for the windows
- Pillows and a blanket
Kids
- Headphones
- Tablet with downloads
- Activity books
- Travel games
- Motion-sickness bags
- Change of clothes
Emergency
- Jumper cables
- Flashlight
- First-aid kit
- Roadside assistance number
- Cash
Before you go
- Check the spare tire
- Check tire pressure
- Fill up the tank
- Download offline maps
- Download playlists and podcasts