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What to Pack For a Family Road Trip

Don't Get Caught on a Family Road Trip Without These 19 Essentials

What to Pack For a Family Road Trip
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The best thing about loading up the car and taking your family on a road trip across America is that you can literally stop at any point during the drive and experience something new. Even if you arrange your rest stops ahead of time, you never know when you'll drive by something inspiring that makes the kids just want to jump out and explore. But just as you never know what you'll see, you also never really know what you'll need in the car to keep everyone happy. Whether it's a pillow for naps, games to occupy the kids, or even a first-aid kit to treat that unexpected scrape, here are 19 things you'll want to toss into the trunk.

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