PACKING FOR A ROAD TRIP | Road Trip Essentials and Packing Tips for the Family

Here is what I packed for my family's 7 hour road trip down to Maine. We were driving down in our the Tesla 3, and space was limited so we needed to pack efficiently and keep the inside of the car organized.
In this video, I'll share my packing tips and tricks as well as my road trip essentials to make any road trip more comfortable. I'll also cover what to bring for a 10 day-long beach vacation.
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Items shown in video (with Amazon Affiliate Links):
Swiss Gear Hardside Suitcase: amzn.to/3yueuwR
Samsonite Softside Carry-On: amzn.to/3xonbsk
Back Seat Organizers: amzn.to/2LK4r1y
Travel Grid: amzn.to/2S1QjBG
Rubik Tower Brain Teaser Puzzle: amzn.to/2xGompH
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Uno Card Game: amzn.to/2JsUeVP
Book "Last Kids on Earth": amzn.to/2LJGAPu
Book "Dog Man and Cat Kid": amzn.to/2JsUjc5
Crayola Super Tip Points: amzn.to/2XzvtLm
Crayola Art with Edge, Zombie Daze Coloring Book: amzn.to/2JnU9T0
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Packing list:
Travel documents:
◦ Passport
◦ US Money
◦ ID
◦ Wallet/credit cards
Electronics:
◦ iPads
◦ Earphones
◦ Phones
◦ Charging wires
◦ Charging Blocks
◦ External battery
◦ Camera
◦ Camera battery
Kids Medication:
◦ Kids Tylenol
◦ Kids Advil
◦ Kid Benedryl
◦ Bandaids
◦ Polysporin
Kids Toiletries:
◦ Toothbrush
◦ Kids Toothpaste
◦ Floss sticks
◦ Shampoo/Body wash
◦ Hairbrush
Medication:
◦ Gravol
◦ Polysporin
◦ Tylenol
◦ Advil
◦ Allergy Med.
◦ Cold and Sinus Med.
◦ Blister meds
◦ Cortisone cream
◦ Immodium
◦ Pepto Bismol
Toiletries:
◦ Toothbrush/toothpaste
◦ Floss
◦ Shampoo/conditioner
◦ Hairbrush
◦ Comb
◦ Hair ties
◦ Face Wash
◦ Face cream SPF15
◦ Night cream
◦ Body cream
◦ Deodorant
◦ Face Wipes
◦ Body cream
◦ Hair products
◦ Contact lenses
◦ Contact lens liquid
◦ Sunscreen
◦ Bug spray
◦ Disinfecting wipes
◦ Nail kit
◦ Lipsil
◦ Razor
◦ Makeup
◦ Curling Iron
◦ Personal Care items
Clothing:
◦ T-shirt
◦ Tank tops
◦ Shorts
◦ Jeans
◦ Dresses
◦ Swimsuit
◦ Bikini
◦ Rash guards
◦ Beach cover-up
◦ PJs
◦ Underwear
◦ Socks
◦ Bras
◦ Activewear
◦ Cardigan
◦ Sweatshirt/sweater
◦ Purse
◦ Jewelry
◦ Flip flops
◦ Running shoes
◦ Sandals
◦ Heals
◦ Windbreakers
◦ Scarf
Vacation accessories:
◦ Beach bag
◦ Dry Bag
◦ Beach blanket, chairs, umbrella
◦ Sunglasses
◦ Refillable Water bottles
◦ Sun Hat
◦ Sun protection
Miscellaneous
◦ Headlamp
◦ First aid kit
◦ Space blanket
◦ Compass/whistle
◦ Umbrella
◦ Reusable grocery bags
◦ Snacks/Food
◦ Protein bars
◦ Ziplocks
◦ Travel Coffee Mugs
◦ Road trip accessories
◦ Games for kids
◦ Pencil case with art supplies
◦ Travel activity books for kids
◦ Charger for Tesla
◦ Kleenex box ( car)
◦ Garbage bag
◦ Books
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[@madisonjones5919]

Anyone else binge watching traveling videos

[@cassidynauss8070]

Yup

[@yourgirlfriendlllll]

I am!!!!!

[@ldstoromom]

I pack a lunchbox for everyone in my family too and love it! No more asking for snacks or "I'm hungry" along the way, and better control on what they eat. Just restock at the end of the day and you're all set.

[@ginacampbell8547]

This is by far the best packing video I've seen so organised, enjoy your holiday 🌺

[@AlexgoesCoconuts]

Thank you so much! I appreciate the feedback. Have a great day.

[@hermosalub01]

Agreed the best!

[@maj-britthansen8865]

Thank you. I’m impresario with you. All the stuff you could fit in there. Skills! And it was done nicely and neat and not just thrown in and zipped up. I need to see what’s next - I’m here to stay

[@AlexgoesCoconuts]

Thank you and welcome to my channel. Appreciate the compliment. I've become somewhat of an expert packer over the years. I travel a lot for work. LOL

[@KenshoQuest]

Great video! Nice and clear.

[@AlexgoesCoconuts]

Thank you so much!

[@Tuffydipstick]

Good luck with your baby goats! Kids are baby goats.

[@AlexgoesCoconuts]

LOL, They are baby goats...they eat everything in sight!

[@ZacharyRiggs619]

What an amazing video! Very informative and easy to follow. What do you do if you forget something?

[@AlexgoesCoconuts]

Thank you, I appreciate the compliment. It was a real pain to film this video. I was trying to leave for my trip and I was filming myself packing while the kids were interrupting me every 5 minutes. LOL. To answer you question, if I forget something I go to a store and buy it down there but with the exchange being so high for us Canadians, it's better to pack as much from home as possible.

[@ZacharyRiggs619]

@@AlexgoesCoconuts Ha ha! I know the feeling. Anyway, you gave me some great ideas for how to prepare for my next trip :)

[@britneymonarque88]

I dont travel but I have change to go New Jersey from Arizona for a month every year of August. This one best videos I seen very organized too

[@AlexgoesCoconuts]

Thank you so much! Appreciate it!

[@britneymonarque88]

@@AlexgoesCoconuts your welcome

[@nicolepietrantonio7497]

Wonderful packing video. Minimal without lacking necessary items, organized, and a great tutorial to model. I hope to model your organization as I plan our families next trip. Do you mind sharing where you got your toiletry bags? I really liked how much you were able to fit in yours and it didn’t seem too bulky. Thank you.

[@AlexgoesCoconuts]

Thank you so much! I got my toiletry bag at Winners several years ago. I tried looking for a similar product on Amazon and was unable to find one that fit that many products. I did just purchase myself a new toiletry bag from Bagsmart. It fits just as many products, has a clear window to see products and a hook to hang on the bathroom door. Here is the link if you are interrested: Bagsmart Toiletry Bag: amzn.to/3moBBpm (paid link). Hope that helps. Have a great trip!

[@mtabor9459]

My suitcase just has like a big strap inside of it

[@vivianliang8802]

I like your beach bag! Where did you buy it?

[@AlexgoesCoconuts]

I got it a few years ago. I don’t think you can find it anymore. Sorry 😐

[@amberlane4071]

My whole family is from Maine. So we were gonna try to go up to Maine this year but we can’t because of everything going on.

[@AlexgoesCoconuts]

I know right! It is crazy. We're from Canada and the border is still closed so we can forget any foreign travel. Don't know if I would drive down even if it was open with all the cases going up. I'm planing a staycation in July with the kids. Just doing activities at home. It's going to be a long year for sure.

[@amberlane4071]

Alex goes Coconuts Sounds fun. Me and family are taking a trip to Virginia and staying at a family members house.

[@AlexgoesCoconuts]

@@amberlane4071 That sounds amazing! At least it will feel like a vacation. Have fun!

[@amberlane4071]

Alex goes Coconuts Thank you!

[@twistedxvengeance]

What brand of suitcase is that blue one with the hard cover?

[@AlexgoesCoconuts]

It is a Swiss Gear Suitcase. I got mine at Costco but here is a link for it on Amazon: amzn.to/3yueuwR (paid link)

[@twistedxvengeance]

Thank you!

[@AlexgoesCoconuts]

@@twistedxvengeance No problem ;)

[@allisonsky7230]

How old are your kids?

[@AlexgoesCoconuts]

When this was filmed, they were 8 and 12 y.o. but that was two years ago. They grow up too fast!