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Road Trip Packing Checklist
Everything you need for a smooth family road trip. Car essentials, entertainment, snacks, and emergency supplies.
🚗 Car Essentials
- ○Check oil, coolant, tire pressure
- ○Spare tire + jack (test it!)
- ○Jumper cables
- ○Phone car chargers (multiple)
- ○Paper maps as backup
- ○Sunshades for windows
- ○Trash bags for car
🎮 Entertainment
- ○Tablets / devices (charged!)
- ○Headphones for each kid
- ○Downloaded movies / shows
- ○Audiobooks / podcasts
- ○Travel games (I Spy, 20 Questions)
- ○Coloring books + crayons
- ○Road trip playlist
🍿 Snacks & Drinks
- ○Cooler with drinks
- ○Non-messy snacks (pretzels, crackers)
- ○Fresh fruit (grapes, apple slices)
- ○Protein bars / granola bars
- ○Gum or mints
- ○Reusable water bottles
- ○Paper towels / napkins
🧳 Comfort Items
- ○Travel pillows
- ○Blankets
- ○Change of clothes (accessible)
- ○Wet wipes
- ○Hand sanitizer
- ○Tissues
- ○Plastic bags for dirty clothes
🚨 Emergency Kit
- ○First aid kit
- ○Flashlight + batteries
- ○Basic tools (screwdriver, pliers)
- ○Reflective triangles / flares
- ○Insurance + registration docs
- ○Emergency contact list
- ○Cash for tolls / emergencies
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Road Trip Packing Checklist include?
This checklist contains 35 specific items organized into 5 categories: 🚗 Car Essentials, 🎮 Entertainment, 🍿 Snacks & Drinks, and more. Example items include Check oil, coolant, tire pressure, Spare tire + jack (test it!), Jumper cables.
How do I use this checklist effectively?
1) Copy the list to your free Honeydew account. 2) Review all 35 items and remove any that don't apply to your situation. 3) Add any personal items unique to your needs. 4) Share with family members to divide responsibilities. 5) Check off items as you complete them.
What is the recommended packing order for a trip?
Day 1-2: Gather documents (passport, tickets, insurance cards). Day 3-4: Pack clothing using the 5-4-3-2-1 rule (5 tops, 4 bottoms, 3 accessories, 2 shoes, 1 hat). Day 5: Add toiletries in TSA-approved containers (3.4oz max). Final day: Pack electronics and chargers in your carry-on for easy access.
How many days before a trip should I start packing?
For a weekend trip: 2-3 days ahead. For 1-week domestic: 5-7 days ahead. For international travel: 10-14 days ahead (allows time for passport/visa checks, vaccinations, and currency exchange). This list has 35 items, so budget 30-45 minutes to review and customize it.