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Family trip packing list

By the Circling Team · 8 November 2026

Use this checklist for weekends away and longer family trips. Copy it into a trip circle in Circlings so everyone can tick things off.

Documents and money

• Phones and chargers
• Wallet, cards and some cash
• Licence, passports or ID
• Booking confirmations
• Medicare cards and any prescriptions

Clothes (per person)

• Outfits for each day, plus one spare
• Pyjamas and underwear
• Warm layer and a rain jacket
• Swimmers and a hat
• Comfortable shoes

Toiletries and health

• Toothbrushes and toothpaste
• Sunscreen and insect repellent
• First aid kit and any regular medicines
• Hand sanitiser and wipes

For the kids

• Snacks and water bottles
• Books, games or a tablet with headphones
• Favourite toy or comforter
• Spare clothes in the car

For the car

• Phone holder and car charger
• Rubbish bags
• Pillows or blankets for long drives

Tip: in a Circlings trip circle, vote on where to stay, split the costs and keep this list in one place.