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April 25, 2017 By Nicky 31 Comments

Create the Ultimate Summer Road Trip Survival Kit

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If you are reading this, then the answer is most assuredly YES!!! We all want to make the most of our vacation time with our family. But the classic, week long, American family road trip is a thing of the past. It is being replaced with shorter weekend getaways. It is a fact that families are taking shorter vacations to destinations closer to home. Hence the rise of the staycation. Being ready for fun and adventure is essential for a summer road trip that makes the most of every minute.  Cue the new and improved family road trip.

Road Trip Survival Kit

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Create an Epic Summer Road Trip Survival Kit - Bring toys for both inside the car and out. When you stop to stretch your legs, have a little fun too. It's one way to be healthy when your family travelsCreate an Epic Summer Road Trip Survival Kit - Bring toys for both inside the car and out. When you stop to stretch your legs, have a little fun too. It's one way to be healthy when your family travels

Road Trip Must Haves

So how are summer road trips new and improved? They just have to be! A recent study of working Americans with paid vacation time showed that nearly half of those surveyed don’t take all their days each year. Families need the trips they DO take to be fun-filled and take advantage of every minute. A well-stocked summer road trip survival kit is key to doing that for our family. Its contents make the traveling just as fun as the destination and allow us to actually travel MORE. It contains games and activities for the road, snacks, beverages, and travel essentials that are ready when we hop in the car and hit the road.

Family Road Trip essentials for a fun family vacation.

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Many of our road trips are between 3-8 hours. But, this summer we are driving through Kansas, Colorado, Wyoming, Utah, and New Mexico for a 3.5 week road trip.  I can’t wait!! Regardless of the time we spend in the car, I’ve found the following items are essential for any family road trip. For spontaneous weekend trips, we just add clothes and go find a new adventure. For longer trips, you add a little more, but this you get the idea.

Road Trip Survival Kit

On any vacation, you want to do more than just survive the trip. You want to enjoy it! Having a well supplied travel bag is essential for that. It helps prevent the “I’m Bored…” “I’m Hungry…” “I’m …(fill in the blank)”. It’s a little like a camping box with all your essential gear that you throw in the car when you are ready to go, add a few clothes, and you are off for the weekend. It’s less stress and more fun!

Road Trip Games

50 Road Trip Games - A great collection of games that will make any road trip fun for you and your family.

The first thing to add to your survival/enjoyment kit is the fun stuff. Pack a variety of family car games, activities and toys. Have a mix of quiet games and activities like LEGOS or drawing pens and paper, interactive games like I Spy or a deck of cards, and outdoor toys.

Create an Epic Summer Road Trip Survival Kit - Bring toys for both inside the car and out. When you stop to stretch your legs, have a little fun too. It's one way to be healthy when your family travels

Yes, pack outdoor toys like a frisbee, kite, or a ball. When you stop for gas or bathroom breaks, you can stretch your legs and play together before continuing on your way. Stopping every few hours helps break up the travel time and actually makes it more enjoyable too!

Travel First Aid Kit & Toiletries

When you travel with kids, a first aid kit is a must! Let’s face it. Anything that can happen with kids usually does and it’s best to be prepared. Your kit should contain your basic first aid items for cuts, scrapes, allergies and anything else you use regularly.

Do you know the most common toiletries forgotten while packing for a trip? A toothbrush. Since this is our getaway travel bag, throw in a new toothbrush for everyone, a travel size tube of toothpaste or powder, a hairbrush and a package of wet wipes. That way it’s packed and ready to go when you are.

Related: Here are a few tips on how to keep kids healthy on road trips. 

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Tech on The Go

If you are like most families, the kids, or the adults, don’t go anywhere without their electronics. On a road trip, you’ll want a way to charge multiple devices at once. Pack a multi USB port, portable power source, or extra USB charging sticks. Also pack extra charging cords and an extra pair or two of headphones.

Stay Hydrated

It’s important to stay hydrated when you travel. If you don’t already carry a refillable water bottle with you daily, pack a few extra in the road trip travel kit. That way you can stay hydrated while traveling and save money by not having to buy bottled water. You can also add water flavor powder. Many companies sell individual tablets or powder sleeves you can add to a water bottle to mix things up.

Road Trip Snacks

We have added the fun, hygiene items, and tech extras to our kit. Now it’s time to talk about my favorite thing, food. Prepacking snacks can help you to eat healthier on the go, but with summer heat you have to select your items carefully.

Pack snacks that travel well, don’t melt, and are free of added sugar. Some of the things we like to pack for everyday snacks include mixed nuts, dried fruit, and beef jerky or sticks. When we travel, we also add oatmeal pouches or granola for a quick breakfast.

Create an Epic Summer Road Trip Survival Kit - Bring toys for both inside the car and out. When you stop to stretch your legs, have a little fun too. It's one way to be healthy when your family travels

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About Nicky

Nicky Omohundro is a travel and active family lifestyle blogger and social media influencer based out of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. She shares stories, destinations, and ideas on food, family, health, and outdoor recreation to help families find their own adventures. Her spirit animal is a caffeinated squirrel fueled by coffee, real food, and the desire to seek new adventures.

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Comments

  1. blankCheryl says

    April 26, 2017 at 8:14 am

    I’d love to try the Garlic Summer Sausage. I like that “they are shelf stable without the use of chemicals or questionable ingredients.”

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  2. blankBusyWorkingMama says

    April 26, 2017 at 9:23 pm

    I think these would be awesome on a road trip or even as a snack to keep on hand in my purse.

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  3. blankPeggy Nunn says

    April 27, 2017 at 8:49 am

    I love that it has Naturally Occurring Probiotics. That is important to me and my health.

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  4. blankDarlene Owen says

    April 27, 2017 at 8:18 pm

    I would love the superfood bars as they are GRASS FED COLLAGEN, ANTIOXIDANT-RICH and VERY LOW IN NATURAL SUGARS

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  5. blankaccontests6 says

    April 28, 2017 at 7:55 am

    Paleovalley Organic Supergreens contains 19 nutrient-dense superfoods and absolutely no cereal grasses!

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  6. blankMichelle Simons says

    April 28, 2017 at 8:53 am

    I found out on their website that they use Organic Spices and I really like that idea. Everything seems to be so clean for eating!!

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  7. blankMelissa says

    April 28, 2017 at 1:14 pm

    The Superfood bars sound like a great way to get a lot of nutrition in an easy, quick meal!

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  8. blankJen Dantuma says

    April 28, 2017 at 1:58 pm

    I learned about the Superfood Bar with nutrient-rich, organic superfoods and grass fed collagen. I like both flavor choices (dark chocolate and apple cinnamon) and that they’re very low in natural sugars.

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  9. blankWehaf says

    April 28, 2017 at 3:54 pm

    I would like to try the original bars. I like that they use organic spices in their products.

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  10. blankamber says

    April 29, 2017 at 10:40 am

    the dark choc chip super food bar looks good! love that it only has 3 g sugar

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  11. blankCarolsue says

    April 30, 2017 at 4:27 pm

    I learned grassfed beef has higher levels of omega-3 fatty acids and a higher B vitamin content

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  12. blankJulie Waldron says

    May 5, 2017 at 4:15 pm

    I learned and like that the beef sticks do not need refrigeration. My family would love these!

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  13. blankLeAnn Harbert says

    May 9, 2017 at 8:38 pm

    They’re naturally preserved using fermentation and they contain naturally occurring probiotics.

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  14. blankSusan Smith says

    May 9, 2017 at 9:01 pm

    The Grass Fed Organ Complex contains not one but four organs from healthy, grass fed, pasture-raised cows so you are getting a more diverse array of nutrients.

    Reply
  15. blankDana Rodriguez says

    May 11, 2017 at 3:09 pm

    I learned Organic Supergreens is the best tasting superfood product you will ever try.

    Reply
  16. blankArik Issan says

    May 11, 2017 at 7:22 pm

    Contain digestive enzymes … that would be great for the gut when eating such nutrient dense healthy foods.

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  17. blankCourtney says

    May 12, 2017 at 12:24 pm

    The superfood bars look like great road trip items too!

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  18. blankKenya F says

    May 13, 2017 at 2:54 pm

    I’m doing Whole 30 and this would be the perfect snack! I love that it’s 100% grass fed and has 0 grams of sugar. I can’t wait to try this!

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  19. blankJulie Hawkins says

    May 20, 2017 at 8:37 pm

    I learned about the all natural superfood bars

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  20. blankHesper Fry says

    May 21, 2017 at 1:07 pm

    I learned the Superfood Bars are gluten, soy, and dairy free!

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  21. blankSusan Morris says

    May 21, 2017 at 3:59 pm

    Superfood Bars are organic, come in a variety of flavors, and are nutritious.

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  22. blankHolly Wright says

    May 21, 2017 at 11:36 pm

    The Paleovalley Superfood Bars look very delicious & I like that are VERY LOW IN NATURAL SUGARS.

    Reply
  23. blankDavid Heath says

    May 22, 2017 at 6:37 am

    I love that it has Naturally Occurring Probiotics. That is important to me and my health.

    Reply
  24. blankBrandon Sparks says

    May 22, 2017 at 8:32 am

    I learned that they don’t need to be refrigerated..

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  25. blankLeela says

    May 22, 2017 at 2:04 pm

    Paleo Holiday Recipes (Book).

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  26. blankKathy Pease says

    May 22, 2017 at 2:40 pm

    I like the beefsticks..Their 100% grass fed beef is raised in the U.S.A by family farmers focused on using rotational grazing practices and creating lush, green pastures free of chemicals and pesticides.

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  27. blankFiona N says

    May 22, 2017 at 4:59 pm

    I love that each beef stick contains 1 billion probiotic CFUs
    Thank You

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  28. blankRoxann says

    May 22, 2017 at 7:09 pm

    I would love to try the dark chocolate chip superfood bar.

    Reply
  29. blankTracie Cooper says

    May 22, 2017 at 10:30 pm

    I love to try their superfood bars!

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  30. blankLauryn R says

    May 22, 2017 at 11:00 pm

    I really want to try their Beef Sticks! I love that they offer different packs and you choose the flavors.

    Reply
  31. blankJerry Marquardt says

    May 22, 2017 at 11:19 pm

    I would like to try out the Superfood Bars the first and foremost.

    Reply

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