The Ultimate Family Vacation Packing List

Do you or someone in your family always manage to forget something when you pack for a trip? Get organized with our family packing list! It includes all of the essentials you’ll need on your next adventure. Simply scroll down the page or click here for a PDF version that you can save or print out. Our list can easily be customized for your needs and vacation plans.

Baby and Toddler Gear

• Baby carrier

• Bibs

• Diaper ointment

• Bottles or sippy cups

• Car seat

• Changing pad

• Diapers and/or pull-ups

• Wipes

• Extra clothes

• Food and snacks

• Formula

• Juice

• Travel stroller

• Toys

• Baby food

• Blankets

• Child’s toilet seat

• Portable highchair/booster

• Nursing pads

• Pacifiers

• Waterproof sheets

First-Aid Kit

• Medications for colds, fevers, allergies, motion sickness and tummy aches

• Prescription medicines

• Vitamin supplements

• Band-Aids

• Tweezers

• Thermometer

Outdoor Gear

• Anti-itch cream

• Bug spray

• Raincoat/boots

• Air mattress and pump

• Beach towel

• Binoculars

• Camping stove/fuel 

• Can opener 

• Compass/GPS

• Cutlery/dishes

• Flashlights

• Insect repellent

• Lighters

• Shortwave radio

• Sleeping bags

• Sunglasses

• Sunscreen

• Tent

• Trekking poles

• Umbrellas

• Beach toys

• Cooler

• Reusable water bottles

• Swiss Army knife

• Corkscrew

Toiletries

• Body lotion

• Contact lenses and solution

• Cosmetics

• Curling iron/hair straightener

• Deodorant

• Eye drops

• Feminine hygiene products

• Floss

• Glasses

• Hairbrush and comb

• Hair care products

• Hair dryer

• Hand sanitizer

• Lip balm

• Moist towelettes

• Mouthwash

• Paper towels/tissues

• Razors and shaving cream

• Soap

• Toiletry bag

• Toothbrushes

• Toothpaste

• Towel/wash cloths

• Universal sink stopper

• Detergent packets

• Shampoo and conditioner

Travel Gadgets and Entertainment

• Camera and charger

• Cell phone and charger

• Converters and adapters

• Extra memory cards or film

• Tablets

• Spare batteries

• Books

• Coloring books

• Music or movies

• Board games

• Crayons/markers/pens/pencils

• Kid-friendly camera

• Playing cards

• Stuffed animals

• Toys

• Travel journal

On the Plane

• Books or magazines

• Earplugs

• Eye mask

• Headphones

• Inflatable pillow

• Snacks

• Travel blanket

• TSA-approved Ziploc bags

In the Car 

• Antifreeze

• Ice scraper

• Jumper cables

• Keys

• Motor oil

• Pillows and blankets

• Spare tire or donut

• Windshield wiper fluid

Important Documents 

• Cash

• Credit and debit cards

• Driver’s license

• Insurance information

• Passport, visa(s) and photocopies

• Plane tickets, hotel reservations, and car rental

• Medical and vaccination records

• Membership cards (AAA, frequent flier)