Road Trip Packing And Prep Checklist Template
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1Road Trip Packing and Prep Checklist
Regular Clothes (kids' stuff in small bags that fit in large duffle bag, parents' stuff in their bags):
___ 3-4 pairs of underwear per person
___ 3-4 pairs of socks per person in sock bag
___ 3-4 shirts per person (one nicer shirt, the rest T-shirts)
___ 2-3 pairs of pants/shorts per person
___ 1 swim suit and swim shirt for each person
___ 1 pair of pajamas for each person
___ Diapers and wipes (track the number the baby uses on a typical day; pad that number)
___ 1 pair closed-toe hiking/running/athletic shoes per person in shoe bag
___ 1 sweatshirt or jacket per person in sweatshirt bag that always stays in the car
Sunday Clothes (all to go in garment bag):
___ Sunday shirt and pants for each boy
___ Belts and ties
___ Sunday dress or skirt and top for each girl plus slip if needed
___ Nice shoes for everyone (with dark socks inside shoes)
Snacks (in a small cooler where mom or dad can easily reach it)
___ Fruits (washed, ready-to-eat – grapes, apples, etc.)
___ Veggies (washed, ready-to-eat – baby carrots, cucumber slices, sugar snap peas, etc.)
___ Filled water bottles
___ Other snacks (anything that would go bad if you left it and is feasible to eat in the car)
Car Supplies (tucked into easily-accessible spots in the car)
___ Wet wipes
___ Tissues, napkins or paper towels
___ Filled water bottles in all cup holders
___ Pillows (old throw pillows or camp pillows in pillow cases work great – small is good)
___ Sunscreen and bug spray
___ First-aid kit (band-aids, pain-killers, ointment, etc.)
___ Books to read and journals to write in plus pencils and pens
___ Towels if needed for swimming, etc (1 per 2-3 people)
___ Picnic blanket to keep in car and use as needed
Other
___ Phone and phone cord
___ Computer and cord (if needed)
___ Camera and camera charger plus extra memory cards, if needed
___ Kindle/Ipad/other electronics plus cords
___ DVD's and CD's
___ Baby equipment if needed (portable crib, stroller, blankets)
___ Sleeping bags if needed
Tasks Just Before Leaving
___ Confirm that neighbor is planning to pick up mail and water plants
___ Air conditioning turned off or turned to high temperature; all lights off
___ All windows closed and all doors locked
___ Everyone goes to the bathroom
Enjoy your trip!
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