When you go on a road trip, do you overpack or underpack? How do you travel with children and pets? I've learned to go somewhere in the middle. Whether the destination is a 2-hour or over 16-hour trip, planning, organization and flexibility are key to keeping one's sanity。

當你準備自駕游時，你是會打包多帶點行李還是盡量少點呢?你會怎么和孩子與寵物們出游呢?對于打包行李，我學會了折衷的做法。無論目的地是2小時或是超過16小時的車程，計劃、組織和靈活性是使人清醒的關(guān)鍵。

Give yourself at least a week to prepare.

留出至少一周去準備

I usually start packing a week in advance, that way I'm not rushing at the last minute to get everything together. It's not even perfect but I do something as ridiculously simple as getting the suitcases out and laying them in the spare room or some open space and just start with one or two things I know I'll need.

我通常提前一周開始打包行李，這樣我便不會在最后一刻把所有東西都塞到一起。這種做法不是最完美的，但我做的事出奇簡單：我把旅行箱全拿出來，將他們放在空著的房間或是某個開放的空間，接下來就從我認為將會用到的一到兩件東西開始往里面放。

Write a checklist.

寫一張清單

I also have a checklist with boxes to tick off on Evernote. Those I use for the longer trips. By now I have it down pat though, so a mental checklist works too. If you're not sure where to get started, head over to Pinterest and search for "packing" or "travel lists" where there are many great detailed checklists you can then either use as is or tweak to fit your needs.

我的印象筆記(Evernote)里有張清單，列著一個個待完成的事項，是我用于較長途旅游的清單列表�，F(xiàn)在我對它熟門熟路，所以也能打個腹稿。如果你不清楚從哪步開始做起，就打開Pinterest(以瀑布流形式展現(xiàn)圖片的軟件)，搜索“行李”或是“旅游清單”。那里有許多很棒很詳細的清單，你要么可以直接拿來用要么在那基礎(chǔ)上進行修改，來滿足你的需求。

Pack food and drinks.

打包食物和飲品

Pack enough food that you're not hangry (hungry/angry) but not too much that you're overloaded. Pack healthier foods to eat on the road so you don't have to rely on junk food. We bring those coolers with wheels that you could put ice packs in and they'll keep food and drinks cool.

帶上足夠多的食物，這樣你既不會餓到發(fā)火，也不會因帶得過多而使行李超重。帶上較為健康的食物在路上吃，那么你就不必拿垃圾食品填肚子。我們會帶上那些有輪的制冷機，里面放好冰塊，冷藏食物和飲品。

Pack enough for emergencies.

打包足夠多應急物品

I've found having an emergency first kit, extra diapers, clothes, plastic bags, snacks and water bottles on hand is always a good idea. For pets, we keep meals, snacks, plastic bags, water and dishes handy. We also have hand sanitizer, wipes, paper towels, toilet paper and an empty jar for other emergencies.

我發(fā)現(xiàn)在手邊準備一個急救箱、額外的尿布、衣服、塑料袋、零食還有水瓶總是不錯的。我們?yōu)閷櫸餃蕚淞瞬忘c、塑料袋、水和方便攜帶的餐碟。以防萬一，我們還會帶洗手液、濕巾、紙巾、廁紙和一個空罐子。

Pre-charge all devices.

給所有的設備提前充好電

Get all devices like cell phones, tablets, Kindle readers charged. Also have extra batteries or chargers on hand. Allow yourself plenty of time to get to your destination safely.

給所有的電子設備充好電，例如手機、平板、Kindle閱讀器。并帶上替換的電池或是移動電源。給你留出充足的時間來安全抵達目的地。

If you are able to, travel during off-peak hours so you're not neck-to-neck in traffic with other road travelers. Have Google Maps or other traffic apps ready for review so you could seekalternate routes in case you're stuck in traffic.

如果可以的話，避開人流高峰去旅游，這樣你就不會同其他自駕出游者擠交通了。準備好查看谷歌地圖或其他出行軟件，萬一交通擁堵，你便能找到替換路線。

Finally on the road, opt for safety above all things. Err on the side of caution and keep a good following distance if at all possible.

最終出行，一切安全為上、寧求穩(wěn)妥。盡可能同前面的車保持恰當?shù)能嚲唷?/p>

Take breaks if you need to, especially if there are scenic points with picnic benches where you could eat.

如果你需要的話，沿途休息會，特別是在景點內(nèi)部有野餐長凳讓你能坐下吃東西的情況下。

Enjoy the ride and the time spent with family. Think of the memories you create from traveling with those you love.

享受自駕游的過程以及與有家人相伴的時光。想想你在與愛的人一同旅游時創(chuàng)造的回憶。