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Packing tips for road trips

September 10, 2020 by Jenni

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Whether you are going on a small road trip or a long family road trip, packing tips for road trips can help you immensely. It’s actually great to print off a list, from the Internet, and then check off your things as you pack them or get them ready. You do not have to use every item that may be on a list, instead pack what is going to fit in your vehicle with your passengers, and pack items that are important for the kind of trip you are taking.

You want to create happy memories and having things you need, can make your experience a great one. At the same time, it is important that the people who are with you have room to be comfortable on this trip as well. I am sure you have heard the saying “They pack everything except the kitchen sink when they go on a trip”. It’s true, some people do pack a lot, but they are probably, very organised. You can be too.

Emergency supplies

The first thing on the packing list that is important is the vehicle emergency list. This list contains things that will help you out in case of emergency. You will need the following:

  • torch
  • warning signs
  • booster cables, wrenches, screwdrivers and a set of sockets
  • a gallon of water for the car in case it gets overheated
  • first aid kit
  • warm clothes
  • drinking water
  • non-perishable foods and can opener
  • blankets and high vis jackets

You can easily put this in a small tote and keep it in your car at all times. Before you leave on a road trip just check and make sure you check it and see if it needs to be updated or refilled. Make sure you check your tyre pressure, oil and water before setting off.

Next, you want to pack a cooler that is in the car for easy access with snacks and drinks in for the journey.

Also, take a bag for all the rubbish in the car and at one of your stops empty it to keep your vehicle clean.

Entertainment

Take along some music CDs for the times when you are not able to get radio stations so that you have music to listen to. You may also want to take puzzle books. This can help to keep everyone busy during the long straight highways with nothing on them to see. Usborne have some fab travel puzzle books packed full of write-in activities including puzzles, word searches, dot-to-dot, spot-the-difference, mazes and more.

Electronics are something everyone wants to bring, however, do not forget the chargers for these items and battery packs.

To keep your child distracted and playful, get a Nintendo Switch car seat mount, with multiple adjustment options this switch mount will help you to get the perfect fit, for your car seat. It can also be easily installed and gives adjustable angles making it easier for your child to enjoy the trip. It is also compatible with any 7″-10″ tablet, smartphone or other devices.

Something to remember on any road trip is to never let your car get below a 1/4 of a tank of petrol. Fill up when you have the chance.

Great packing tips for your road trips are important. It will make your trip much more enjoyable. Bring emergency items for your vehicle, bring snacks in the car and maybe items to make a lunch at a rest stop, bring clothes for different types of weather as mother nature does change often, and take-along music and electronics.

Have a wonderful trip and enjoy your time together!

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Packing tips for road trips

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Comments

  1. A.E. ADKINS says

    September 10, 2020 at 11:19 pm

    This will give the boys something to argue about or should I say something else to argue about in the car!!

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    September 11, 2020 at 8:12 pm

    This would come in very handy for my grandchildren.

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    September 12, 2020 at 8:03 am

    this would be fab!

  10. Vikki Bowker says

    September 12, 2020 at 11:43 am

    Ideal prize for car journeys. Could use my phone as a personal wifi hotspot so the kids could watch youtube! Not sure I’d feel comfortable them playing games on it, on the go!

  11. Laura Pritchard says

    September 12, 2020 at 2:59 pm

    My son would love this!

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    September 12, 2020 at 8:31 pm

    this looks great I did’nt know they did one

  13. ashleigh allan says

    September 13, 2020 at 10:34 am

    Would love to win this!

  14. Kathleen Marsden says

    September 13, 2020 at 10:36 am

    Great ideas and tips. Need to get the switch mount

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    September 13, 2020 at 10:45 am

    Ooh I know a certain little someone who would love this!

  16. Heather Hibbert says

    September 13, 2020 at 11:50 am

    This would be great for my stepdaughter, she lives just over an hour away from us so this would be a great addition for the car journeys there and back

  17. MARIA ROGERS says

    September 13, 2020 at 12:16 pm

    I always packed the kitchen sink when mine were little just for peace of mind

  18. Olly says

    September 13, 2020 at 2:02 pm

    Looks fab

  19. carly finnerty says

    September 13, 2020 at 5:16 pm

    this would come in very handy for my son caleb when were on long trips x

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    September 13, 2020 at 5:24 pm

    What a great prize

  21. Denise Wilden says

    September 13, 2020 at 8:46 pm

    Fantastic prize and great suggestions for a road trip.

  22. Susan Willshee says

    September 13, 2020 at 9:33 pm

    I think you’re absolutely right to stress the importance of not letting the kids get bored. There’s nothing that annoys the driver more than constantly hearing ‘are we there yet? I feel sick! I’m fed up. Are we there NOW???’

  23. Fiona jk42 says

    September 13, 2020 at 11:04 pm

    This would be perfect for my granddaughter so she doesn’t drop her tablet in the car.

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    September 14, 2020 at 12:14 am

    Fabulous prize, forget the kids though – if I win I’d keep it for myself!

  25. Alexandra Burgess says

    September 14, 2020 at 7:59 am

    this little gadget would be great for the car trips for when we visit family in norfolk! x

  26. Rich Tyler says

    September 14, 2020 at 1:46 pm

    Lovely, count me in for my boys

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    September 14, 2020 at 3:46 pm

    Nice giveaway would be great for are getaways.

  28. Tracy Hanley says

    September 14, 2020 at 5:38 pm

    Perfect for my grandson

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    September 15, 2020 at 5:31 am

    What a great idea to keep the expensive piece of machinery safe and stop it being dropped and stepped on xx

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    September 15, 2020 at 7:54 am

    Fab, this would come in handy for my niece thanks

  31. Lisa Foley says

    September 15, 2020 at 2:39 pm

    Such fabulous ideas!

  32. Jessica Powell says

    September 17, 2020 at 10:13 am

    Fab tips – it is always best to be prepared where kids are involved! 🙂

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    September 18, 2020 at 12:46 am

    This would definitely come in handy! I would be less worried about the kids using the switch in the car with this!

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    September 20, 2020 at 11:24 am

    This is fabulous!

  36. Kate Sharman says

    September 20, 2020 at 9:35 pm

    Would go great with the new switch at Christmas

  37. Jeremy Coleman says

    September 24, 2020 at 10:54 am

    Thanks for the giveaway! Nice blog post with some good tips!

  38. Kim M says

    September 26, 2020 at 1:17 pm

    Fantastic giveaway x

  39. Lynne D says

    September 26, 2020 at 4:48 pm

    This would be ideal for my grandson to use with his switch

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    September 27, 2020 at 6:52 pm

    Thank you for the opportunity

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    October 5, 2020 at 2:37 pm

    I always loved Monopoly as a kid

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    October 7, 2020 at 8:36 pm

    This would be very handy for road trips!

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    October 7, 2020 at 8:55 pm

    Such handy tips! will need to try these 🙂

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    October 8, 2020 at 1:56 pm

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  60. Rebecca Whatmore says

    October 8, 2020 at 4:19 pm

    Really useful article. Definitely good to have lots of things to entertain the children on the trip so you aren’t bombarded with ‘Are we nearly there yet?’ every minute of the journey!

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    October 9, 2020 at 9:55 am

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  64. Katrina Adams says

    October 9, 2020 at 1:41 pm

    Great post. I think so many people forget about having emergency supplies in the car because they think it’ll never happen to them or they aren’t going far, but they can be so important.

  65. Adrian Bold says

    October 9, 2020 at 1:44 pm

    This would be great for my sister. Thanks for the competition.

  66. Sue Clarke says

    October 9, 2020 at 6:13 pm

    Keep a stash of snacks, wipes and spare bags for every eventuality.

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    October 9, 2020 at 6:15 pm

    Fab prize!!!

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    October 9, 2020 at 8:47 pm

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  69. Linda Curtis says

    October 9, 2020 at 10:16 pm

    This would be great for when we take our grandson on long car journeys
    and with any luck it would stop him Saying
    Are we there yet !
    Great prize very useful x

  70. Darren Bourne says

    October 9, 2020 at 10:53 pm

    This is a really good idea.

  71. Tee Simpson says

    October 9, 2020 at 11:25 pm

    This would be so good for when we can travel to see our family in Wales again.

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Hi, I’m Jenni, Mummy to Lucas who was born in 2015 and Morgana, born in 2021. I’m a virtual assistant living in the Dordogne, France since moving from Lancashire, UK in September 2019 Read more about us

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