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Free Check Lists
Family Travel Gear now offers free check lists to help our customers with preparing for their trips. We encourage your suggestions, tips, ideas or products that you have found helpful, and we will consider them for inclusion in the appropriate check lists. Each list includes specific product essentials, along with some additional suggestions. Many of the products can be found right here at FamilyTravelGear.com! Fill free to print the PDF version of each checklist as follows, or view each checklist below:
Road Trip with the Kids Check List - Printable PDF
Essentials for road trip traveling with kids includes the following items, many of which are available at Family Travel Gear. This check list has been compiled by real families who have traveled thousands of miles on the road with their own families, and were gracious enough to share their knowledge with us. We realize that there are other great products out there that would also assist parents traveling with kids so be sure to submit your comments and product ideas to us at customerservice@familytravelgear.com so we can add it to our list.
Car Travel:
- Car Organizer console or backseat organizer to hold snacks, toys, and other items within kids reach.
- Trunk organizer to keep your car emergency fluids, tools, flashers and items organized and ready when needed.
- Kids travel tray to allow kids to write, play, or snack with ease while driving in order to cut down on pit stops.
- CD/DVD/Audio book visor organizer to keep all your media items organized in easy to find when you need them most.
- Food storage container or insulated food storage to keep healthy perishable food and drinks cold during your drive.
- 12v appliances including a standard ice cooler/fridge, crockpot and mini-car vaccuum to save time and money by eating your own food.
- Wet wipes and bottled water to clean-up after meals.
- Diaper gear bag, portable potty and pop-up out house for instant bathroom where every you are, because that's where you'll need it.
Audio Entertainment:
- Travel music, iPod, CD's, DVD player with movie selection, audio books on CD.
Travel Toys and Games:
- Hard cover activity books such as Klutz books, Rand McNally activity books, Car Bingo Games, educational books/guides, personal travel journal, coloring books, note pads.
Travel Accessories:
- GPS navigational system are much more affordable and truly take the stress out of long road trips. Be sure to down load recent maps online depending on the unit you choose.
Safety and Security:
- Good quality First Aid Kit stocked with burn creams, lip balm, sun screen, diaper rash cream, chewing gum (see First Aid Kit Check List for more details)
- Extra food, extra water, and healthy snacks.
- Window shades to prevent travel sun burn on children.
- Aromatherapy - lavender satchel to sooth teething babies.
- Hat, long sleeve shirt, and extra change of clothes.
- Vehicle emergency kit with good quality jumper cables, or better yet, a portable battery starter.
- 12v tire pump and tire repair kit.
- Cell phone with extra battery for emergencies.
- Double check your spare tire to make sure it's in good shape.
Comfort Items:
- Travel fleece blanket for when it gets cold, or it's nap time (12v heated travel blankets are wonderful too.
- Travel neck pillow, either an inflatable style, or solid.
- Child travel pillow such as a Toddler Coddler, Kid Coddler, or fun animal travel pillow for kids.
- Motion sickness wrist band for when things get a little uncomfortable.
- Motion sickness clean up kit for when things get a lot more uncomfortable.
- Ear plugs and eye mask for those moments when mom really gets to rest while dad is driving.
- Thermos with coffee, and fuzzy slippers to make it all perfect!
Plane Trip with the Kids Check List - Printable PDF
Essentials for plane travel with babies and young children include the following items, many of which are available at Family Travel Gear.
Luggage Organizers:
- Airplane tray table activity cover such as the AirPlay, or TraybleCloth for kids, and Executive, Original, and Disposable for parents.
- Diaper backpack carry-on luggage such as the Original Baby Sherpa which fits perfectly with the airline carry-on requirements.
- TSA approved travel bottle kit.
- Ride on luggage for kids.
- Boarding pass holder, document organizer, and security wallet for safety during travel.
Comfort Items:
- airplane fleece blanket. Yes, we recommend you bring your own and one that is compact like the Cabin Cuddler which also includes a travel pillow.
- Planesheets disposable or washable airplane seat covers, because your comfort and sanitary environment is important.
- Plane Clean Air Filter to protect your airplane seating area from other passengers germs by creating a sanitary air curtain of protection from your airplane vent.
- Earplanes ear pressure ear plugs, and some gum.
- Motion sickness wristbands.
Plane Travel Accessories:
- Plane Socks to prevent at risk flyers from developing blood clotting.
- Currency calculator/converter if your destination is international.
Travel Toys and Games:
- Travel games, magnetic games, and activity books.
- Electronic games, iPods, free printable activities, etc.
Safety and Security:
- TSA approved Compact first aid kit.
- Extra snacks, food, chewing gum, and be sure to bring lots of healthy treats.
- Plane sheets for extra sanitary protection while you are seated in your airplane seat.
- Luggage locks to prevent loss or stolen items.
- Money belt, money belt clip, or bra pocket to store valuables and cash.
- Document organizer, boarding pass holder and compact travel wallet.
- Guide bag or easy access travel bag.
- Travel vest with lots of pockets - one that is convenient for holding a camera.
- Travel Belt with hidden pocket for cash storage.
- Travel shoes with hidden pocket for storing valuables.
Mountain Travel with the Kids Check List - Printable PDF
At Family Travel Gear, we are a Denver based company and regularly drive up to the Rocky Mountains with the kids. Essentials for traveling through the mountains via car travel with kids include the following items, many of which are available at Family Travel Gear.
Car Travel Essentials:
- Car organizers, backseat organizers, and/or trunk organizer.
- Kids backseat organizer activity center.
- Entertainment organizer/backseat cooler for snacks and drinks and other necessities.
- Food storage container.
- 12v cooler or standard ice cooler.
- 12v car 'lunch box cook stove' car crockpot for hot meals on the go.
- Thermos for hot coffee or cocoa on cold days.
Comfort Items:
- Fleece travel blanket - 12v heated travel blankets are wonderful on colder times of the year.
- Travel pillow - be sure it's comfortable, and kids travel pillow such as the Toddler Coddler, Kid Coddler, or animal travel pillow.
Safety and Security:
- First Aid Kit which includes: sun screen, lip balm, bug repellent, insect cream, etc.
- Extra food and water.
- Extra clothing for cold weather (don't forget anyone: Mom, Dad, Kids, baby).
- Fleece hats, gloves, and socks for all members, (whether can change fast, so be prepared.
- Sun glasses.
- Extra food, and snacks.
- Large jug of water, or water filter (always bring more water than you think you will need.)
- camera.
Travel Toys and Games:
- Activity books, educational books, guides, personal journal, note pads, and hand held toys such as puppets to pass the drive time for the kids.
Media Entertainment:
- Audio books on cd.
- CD/DVD visor organizer.
- iPod or other music since your radio mostlikely won't work in the mountains.
- DVD player with movies for the kids
Car Camping Check List - Printable PDF
Essentials for car camping with young children include the following items, many of which are available for sale at Family Travel Gear.
Car Essentials:
- Car organizers, backseat organizers, and/or trunk organizer.
- Kids backseat organizer activity center.
- Entertainment organizer/backseat cooler for snacks and drinks and other necessities.
- Food storage container.
- 12v cooler or standard ice cooler.
- 12v car 'lunch box cook stove' car crockpot for hot meals on the go.
- Thermos for hot coffee or cocoa on cold days.
Safety and Security:
Extra food, water and snacks.
- First Aid Kit which includes: sun screen, lip balm, bug repellent, insect cream, etc.
- "Hotties" 8 hour charcoal activated hand warmers.
- Extra clothing for cold weather (don't forget anyone: Mom, Dad, Kids, baby).
- Fleece hats, gloves, and socks for all members, (whether can change fast, so be prepared.
- Sun glasses.
- Polar neck ties (to stay cool on warm days).
- Large jug of water, or water filter (always bring more water than you think you will need.)
Comfort Items:
- Travel fleece blanket for when it gets cold, or it's nap time (12v heated travel blankets are wonderful too.
- Travel neck pillow, either an inflatable style, or solid.
- Child travel pillow such as a Toddler Coddler, Kid Coddler, or fun animal travel pillow for kids.
- Motion sickness wrist band for when things get a little uncomfortable.
- Motion sickness clean up kit for when things get a lot more uncomfortable.
- Ear plugs and eye mask for those moments when mom really gets to rest while dad is driving.
- Thermos with coffee, and fuzzy slippers to make it all perfect!
Travel Toys and Games:
- Activity books, educational books, guides, personal journal, note pads, and hand held toys such as puppets to pass the drive time for the kids.
Media Entertainment:
- Audio books on cd.
- CD/DVD visor organizer.
- iPod or other music since your radio mostlikely won't work in the mountains.
- DVD player with movies for the kids
Camping Gear:
- Store the following items in clear storage container year round for easy and quick packing. Tent Bin: Preferably a 4 season tent with rain fly; extra stakes; tie down rope; mallet; floor tarp (one for under tent; one for porch area for shoes); repair kit; tent broom; sleeping bags; fleece sleeping bag liners; pads; pillows; tent light and ceiling storage shelf; camping chairs, cozy blanket.
- Lanterns, flash lights
- Cooking Supplies Bin: stove; extra propane; whisper light or other reliable cook stove w/ fuel; matches; axe or saw to chop wood if needed.
- Food Bin: Breakfast: eggs, potatoes for hash browns; toast; mini rice milks; cereal; pancakes; waffel
Lunch: baked beans; Mountain meals; MRE; Apples/fruit; applesauce; carrots; celery;
Dinner: burton stove meals; beans; canned veggies; Mountain meals; hot dogs w/ buns
Snacks: trail mix; beef jerky; crackers; veggies; cocoa; marshmellows; candy/treats.
- Kitchen Supplies Bin:
- wash basin; sponge w/ soap; paper towels; scrubby brush; rubber gloves; cook utensils; pots/pans; cups; dishes; pot holders; plastic cutting board; cook table; towel; thermos; knife sharpener; Bladder with Water; 10 gal Extra Water, Kitchen Trash Bags.
- Camp Fire Bin: Chimney fire starter; dry newspaper; fuel tablets; matches/lighter; coals; wood; bellows; shovel; broom; tongs; cook grill; hot dog holders.
- Safety Gear Bin: GPS; Extra Batteries; Maps; Compass; Flash lights; Extra Batteries; lantern; Swiss Army Knife/leatherman tool; Chains; 12v Tire pump; car emergency kit; cell phone; Spotting scope; range finder; mirror; emergency blanket; roadside flasher; camera with flash card.
- First Aid Bag: Citomax sport drink; Tick Kit; EmergenC; first aid items; Eye Glass Cleaner; allergy meds; eye wash; bug repellent; bite kit; prescription meds; creams: burn; bites; Vaseline; personal hygiene supplies; Lil John travel potty; Toilet Tent with poles; TT Packs; roll toilet paper; travel toilet; Ziploc bags; hand sanitizer.
- Bathroom Toiletry Kit: Sun Screen; body wash; lip balm; mouth wash; soap; shampoo; cream rinse; powder; deodorant; tooth brush & paste, face wash towelettes; hair bands; mirror; hair clips; make-up (optional), brush/comb.
- Clothes Bags: Orange clothing when camping during hunting season; belt for pants, UnderArmor long underwear; wool socks, underwear, shirt; pants; fleece pants/jacket (brimmed hat; light weight for cold weather with ear flaps); waterproof shell parka.
- Snow/Rain bag: fleece hats, gloves, ear protecters, rain gear, scarves, shell w/ hood
- Boot Bag: hiking boots, Snow boots, tent shoes (comfortable light weight shoes to wear in the tent such as crocs), extra socks.
- Winter Camping Bag: Heavy Jackets, Waterproof pants, extra wool socks & underwear, Hat, scarf, gloves, Boots, Fleece Sweater and pants, Snow boots, snow shoes, Ice shoes, extra Hotties.
- Car Campsite accessories: Camp Chairs, Cook Kitchen, portable Table.
City Touring Check List - Printable PDF
Essentials for City Touring with young children include the following items, many of which are available for sale at Family Travel Gear.
Safety and Security:
- Money Belt
- Fanny-pack with water bottle, or hydration backpack
- False pocket (to avoid pick pockets)
- Security Passport holder - wraps around neck and worn under clothing.
- Shoe with hide-away heal.
- Hat with Velcro pocket to hold cash.
- Travel vest with lots of pockets - convenient for holding camera.
- Shoe lace key holder.
- Belt pouch, or clip on wallet.
- Document organizer.
- Compact first aid kit.
- Luggage locks (great for storing personal items in hotel room.
- Extra copy of Passport, airplane ticket, and personal identity information in case of theft or loss.
Safety and Security:
- Rain gear: compact rain poncho
- Hygiene: Sanitary Toiletry kit such as the TT-Kit, as many foreign bathrooms lack toilet paper, soap, etc.
- Child Protectors: Child harness/tether for touring cities without incident.
- GPS Child locator/alarm.
Backpacks & Bags:
- Shoulder bag or Guide Bag
- Baby Sherpa Diaper Backpack which holds diaper gear, snacks, clothes, water, etc.
- Travel document flash card - contains personal information, itinerary, etc.
- Camera
Travel Accessories:
- Currency calculators and Converters
- Translator
- Electric/power converters
- Hand held or auto GPS system with up-to-date maps.
Whether you are traveling across town with toddlers, going on a family road trip, planning a cross country trip, taking a plane trip, plane travel with small children, going overseas, a student traveling abroad, going camping, planning some city touring, or simply going to the Beach, we've got you covered.
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