Consider These Things When Packing For Your Next Trip

Here are some things that you may not want to forget to pack for your next trip.

• Small first aid kit: in case of injury. (If you are taking a backpack or diaper bag, you could put it in there.)
  
  
• Ziplock bags: for collecting shells or rocks, saving leftovers and opened snack bags, putting in wet or sandy clothes, etc.
  
  
• Garbage bags: for dirty clothes (to keep them separated from clean ones) and trash.
  
  
• Flashlight: in case your car breaks down in an unlit area, if you need to search for something while someone else is driving, if you need to read a map in the car or flag down passing cars.
  
  
• Pocket knife (one that has many uses): can be used for a variety of things and is compact.
  
  
• Pain reliever medicine (such as Advil, Tylenol or aspirin): for headaches and other pain.
  
  
• Benadryl or other anti-allergy medication: for allergic reactions.
  
  
• Bottled water: if you get stuck somewhere that you may be waiting a long time for someone to come help.

If traveling by car, put them all in a covered plastic box that you can keep in the trunk. These are things that you may need at any time.

Even if you don't think you'll need any of these items, you may be able to help someone else!