Day trips outside of our hometown are a way to feel that we are taking some well-deserved rest when we don’t have much time on our hands.
We normally pack everything in a carry-on for our usual 6 months of travel each year departing the Australian winter and heading for warmer climes. Our lives have changed, however, with the arrival of a new family member, which is why we have included one more checklist we hope you will find helpful.
Day Trip Packing for a Road Trip
Bottles of water
Sunscreen
Snacks for the road
Mobile phones
Charger for your mobile phones
Hat
Sunglasses
Hand sanitizer
Rain jacket or warmer jacket
Scarf
Camera
Cash and credit cards
Day Trip Packing When Travelling with Elderly Parents
Medication
Batteries for hearing aids
Bottles of water
Sunscreen
Mobile phones
Chargers for all mobile phones (including elderly parents)
Hat
Sunglasses
Hand sanitizer
Rain jacket or warmer jacket
Scarf
Camera
Cash and credit cards
Pillows
Rugs
First aid kit
Check their dietary requirements and what time they need to have their meals
Spare pair of glasses
Plan a destination that is walkable or wheelchair friendly
Collapsible chairs
Sun umbrella
Recommendations for Fun Day Trips with Elderly Parents
Local parks
Scenic drives
Local museums
Picnics
Restaurant lunches in scenic spots
Lookouts
Morning or afternoon tea
Gentle walking trails
Zoos and wildlife parks
Beach that has shelters and picnic tables
Day Trips Packing for Families
Bottles of water
Sunscreen
Healthy snacks for the journey
Mobile phones and chargers
Hat
Sunglasses
Hand sanitizer
Rain jacket or warmer jacket
Scarf
Camera, memory cards, and batteries
Cash and credit cards
Games that can be played in the car for young children
For babies – musical toys, stuffed toys, and their favourite blanket or toy
Stroller and prams
Nappies and baby wipes, nappy sacks, nappy rash cream
Baby formula
Spare clothes
Pre-packaged baby food
Tissues or wet wipes
Swimwear if heading to the beach
Picnic rug
Umbrellas
Fold-a-way chairs
We hope you can ‘hit the road’ soon for your next day trip.
Let’s Have a Conversation:
Do you have any more recommendations or suggestions for packing for a day trip? What might those be and where did they come in handy? We would love to hear from you. Please share in the comments below.