8 Family Road Trip Essentials You'll Be Grateful You Packed
July 29, 2020
Summer is in full swing, and it's time for a family road trip! You've meticulously planned an exciting route for a successful road trip with the kids, right down to the pit stops. But before you hit the road, pack these road trip essentials to help keep your family happy and your trip on track! From practical to downright fun, these items will make you the hero who thought of everything.
Your Ultimate Family Road Trip Packing List
1. Charging Cord Organizer
Entertainment, navigation, looking up the nearest gas stations Now, more than ever, we rely on our electronic devices to help our family road trips go smoothly! Make sure all your tech is charged and ready when you need it by using a zippered cord organizer to keep things tidy. Pack extra cords and cables to use with your Nissan's built-in USB ports or stash a portable charger in the center console to charge while you're on a hike or away from your car.
2. Family Travel Cleanup Kit
When you think "road trips with kids," what comes to mind? A messy car with trash and water bottles strewn on the floor? Sticky cup holders from spills? Crumbs in every corner? Let's change that! With a genuine Nissan Family Travel Cleanup Kit, you'll have everything you need to keep your car tidy for the long haul.
Plus, with a kit designed specifically to fit in your Nissan model, you don't have to worry about bulky store-bought cleaning supplies taking up precious cargo space. That means more room for snacks, outdoor gear, and other family road trip essentials.
3. Hatch Tent
Road trips with kids are all about the memories! Sure, you could make memories in a hotel room, but why not get a little closer to nature and maximize your fun? Kid-friendly hatch tents create a cozy camping haven right in the back of your Nissan, complete with plenty of space for flashlight shadow puppets. Make your family road trip one that your kids won't soon forget!
4. First Aid Kit
Every adventurer knows that accidents can happen. A smart one knows that it's vital to prepare for them ahead of time! Help keep your family safe with a first aid kit designed for your Nissan. From bandages to burn cream, genuine Nissan first aid kits have everything you need for essential first aid while you're on the road ‐ all in a tidy carrying case that can be neatly stored in your Nissan.
5. Cargo Box
Have a lot of luggage for your family road trip? You could spend hours reading road trip packing tips and hacks to try and make it all fit. Or, you could take the easy route and create extra space with a rooftop cargo box. When you shop directly from Nissan, you can be sure you're getting a cargo box that fits your car and won't damage the exterior when you're ready to hit the road.
6. Cooler
The number one thing you MUST pack when traveling with kids? Food. And a cooler is a great way to pack snacks, extra water bottles, or even groceries for a picnic or fireside meal. Choose a soft-sided cooler for easy transport while you're on foot. Are you planning to camp? Choose a larger cooler on wheels. It can double as a table when you stop to camp and offers the perfect place to stash your travel mug and prop your feet up for a leisurely day outdoors.
7. Road Emergency Kit
We may not be able to help you with those "I'm bored" exclamations coming from the back seat, but we can certainly help you stay safe in your Nissan. In the event of an accident, you need to act fast. Keep everything you need-like tools, reflective signage, and minor repair supplies-at your fingertips with a roadside emergency kit designed for your Nissan. Of all the must-have car accessories for your Nissan, this one just might be the most important for your family road trip!
8. Kid-Friendly Extras
Your youngsters are probably used to hopping around town in your Nissan, but hours of riding in the car for a family road trip can be an entirely different ordeal. Make your backseat a little more kid-friendly with seatbelt cushions, and ensure your passengers have plenty of entertainment options with an organizer for their road trip essentials, like electronics, coloring books, and snacks. Find an organizer that mounts to the back of the seat with a fold-down tray for coloring or snacks, or make the most of floor space with a divided plastic bin or basket for toys and activities.
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When your family is ready to hit the road, we're here to help ensure your car is up to the journey. Gear up for your next family road trip with Nissan's quality-made essentials, and get ready to make this your best trip yet!