car-trip activities packing & gear

Easy, tested car-trip activities packing & gear for busy weeknights.

When we set out on a cross-country road trip from California to Maine last summer, I packed a duffel bag of gear that would…

There's a magic moment when you're driving down a highway, the sun is low in the sky, and suddenly the weight of the world…

I still remember that one car trip I took with my family to the mountains, where we packed everything we thought we'd need —…

There’s something magical about the way a road trip unfolds when the right gear is in place. I remember one summer, driving from Colorado…

The first time I packed for a four-day car trip with a budget of $680, I underestimated how much space a single set of…

I remember the first time I packed for a road trip with my kids, my car looked like a small warehouse. I had every…

I remember the first time I took a long car trip with my family, thinking I had everything planned. We had snacks, games, and…

Packing for a car trip is more than just throwing a few essentials into a suitcase — it's about preparing for a journey that…