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)
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