Family Road Trip Must-Haves

To ensure a smooth and fun journey wherever you’re headed this summer, here are some road trip must-haves to bring along for the ride.
Family Road Trip Must-Haves
If you have little ones, don't forget to pack up favorite blankets and stuffed animals. Shutterstock
Barbara Danza
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Summer road trips are the stuff memories are made of. Of course, packing your entire family into one vehicle for hours on end can go one of two ways. To ensure a smooth and fun journey wherever you’re headed this summer, here are some road trip must-haves to bring along for the ride.

Drinks and Snacks

Road trip 101: stave off hunger. 
Pack a cooler with plenty of water or flavored seltzer to keep everyone cool and hydrated. LL Bean’s Softpack Cooler is a great choice. Durable and easy to carry and clean, the family-size option holds 36 to 48 12-ounce cans. Don’t forget to pack ice packs to keep your drinks cold for the ride.
Barbara Danza
Barbara Danza
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Barbara Danza is a contributing editor covering family and lifestyle topics. Her articles focus on homeschooling, family travel, entrepreneurship, and personal development. She contributes children’s book reviews to the weekly booklist and is the editor of “Just For Kids,” the newspaper’s print-only page for children. Her website is BarbaraDanza.com
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