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Family holiday: what to pack

Packing for a family is packing for four or five trips at once. The trick is organisation: one colour of packing cube per person, one wash bag for the bathroom, and a day bag with the things everyone asks for.

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The kit list

Long journeys go better with a pillow for each child, refillable bottles and a phone stand for films. A luggage scale stops the airport check-in turning into a repack on the floor.

On holiday, a waist bag or crossbody keeps passports and cards in one safe place while you watch the children.

Packing

Packing cubes
Cubes keep each type of clothing together, so you find things without emptying the bag.
Wash bag
One hanging or wide-opening bag keeps toiletries together and away from your clothes.
Luggage scale
Weigh the bag before you leave so there is no surprise fee at the airport.
Foldaway bag
Packs flat on the way out and takes the extra shopping on the way home.

The journey

Car comfort
Neck and back cushions and a seat-back tray make long drives easier for everyone.
Travel pillow
Supports your neck on flights, trains and long drives so you arrive less stiff.
Sleep eye mask
Blocks cabin lights and early sun so you can sleep on the way.
Reusable water bottle
Refill it after security and on the go instead of buying bottled water.
Phone stand
Props a phone or tablet up for films on trains, planes and hotel desks.

Out and about

Passport and card holder
Keeps passport, boarding pass and cards in one place, with RFID blocking on the card slots.
Dry bag
Keeps phone, keys and a change of clothes dry on boats, beaches and in the rain.

Tips for the trip

  • Give each person a different colour of packing cube.
  • Pack one change of clothes per child in your hand luggage.
  • Weigh the cases the night before you leave.

Flying? Check your airline's free bag size with our cabin bag checker before you pack.

Questions

How do I pack for a family without overpacking?

Plan outfits by day, use one cube per person, and plan to do one load of washing on holiday. That usually halves what you take.

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