Family outings are one of the best ways to spend quality time with your loved ones, but they can take a lot of planning and something always ends up getting left behind. These items should definitely be packed for your next family adventure.
One of the most important factors in going on a camping trip, picnic or a day trip to a theme park is comfort. Biodegradable shoes, hats and sunglasses are a clever way to ensure you're never without the right kind of equipment. As well, it's important to stay hydrated. One notable design is for a strawless juicebox, which is functional as well as very good at reducing the amount of litter that will be left behind.
Since travelling with several young children can be hectic, items like wristwatches with phone-like capabilities are extremely useful, allowing them to call a list of pre-programmed contacts if they ever get out of a parent's line of eyesight.
40 Must-Haves for Family Outings
From Kid-Locating Phone Watches to Strawless Juice Boxes:
Laura McQuarrie — Aug 21, 2013 — Life-Stages
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Fruit-Shaped Juices
Jooze Juice Boxes Are Designed for the Young at Heart
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Peelable Dinner Plates
The Plate-Oh! Concept Offers 10 Uses and No Need to Wash Dishes
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Recyclable Barefoot Trainers
Crosskix Put a Strong Focus on Function, Fitness and Comfort
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High-Tech Cooling Hats
These Outdoor Hats are Great for the Summer Days
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Fully Biodegradable Shoes
The 01Ms are Eco-Friendly Kicks
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Blooming Biodegradable Bowls
The Innventia Takeout Container Blossoms When You Add Hot Water
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Scrunchable Water Bottles
The Bubi Bottle is Designed to Survive Any Drop and Be Easily Packed
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Penguin Juice Boxes
The Birdy Juice Box Has a Fun and Flightless Packaging Design
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Electricity-Free Smartphone Chargers
The BoostTurbine by Eton is for Powering Up Without an Outlet
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Cartoony Baby Food Branding
Squooshi Packaging Appeals to the Eyes, the Tummy and the Planet
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Kid-Locating Phone Watches
Filip is a Child Locator and Phone That Takes the Shape of a Watch
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Portable Solar-Powered Chargers
The Waka Waka is an Eco-Friendly Portable Phone Charger
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Convenient Avian Bottle Caps
The Bird Bottle Clip Makes it Easy to Bring Your Beverage on the Fly
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Germinating Juice Branding
Fruit Puree Packaging Mimics the Anatomy of its Primary Ingredient
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Reusable Juice Cartons
The 'Juice in a Box' Encourages Conscious Consumption
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Biodegradable Food-Shaped Utensils
These Eco-Friendly Utensils are Designed as Fruits & Vegetables
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DIY Portable Juice-Boxes
The Gurefuru Chuchu Juicer Turns Fruit to Drink On-the-Go
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Single-Button Cellphones
The ZTE Corp Softbank Phone is Made Simple for Children
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Choco-Bar Juice Boxes
The Cocoa Metro Campaign is Crafty, Creative and Clever
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Bamboo Solar Smartphone Chargers
The iSolar Charges Your Cellphone Anywhere You Go
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Kid-Friendly Cap Poppers
Water=Life Helps the Little Ones Open Water Bottles Easily
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Child Photographer Phones
BlackBerry Peer Provides Kids with the Most Fun Features of Smartphones
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Biodegradable Athletic Attire
The Puma InCycle Collection Lets You Stylishly Save the World
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Biodegradable Luxury Lenses
These Gucci 'Liquid Wood' Sunglasses are Unexpectedly Eco-Friendly
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Talk-Only Toddler Cellphones
The '1stFone' is a Cellphone for Kids Ages Four to Nine
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DIY Water Bottle Totes
This Water Bottle Tote is Easy to Make
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Wearable Watch Phones
Birgitta Salim Designs a Two-in-One Cuff
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Chic Foldable Flats
Change into These CitySlips Luxe Travel Flats for some Relief to Your Feet
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Sleek Biodegradable Shoes
The 'PlusMinus' Shoe Degrades Back into the Earth in 90 Days
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Nature-Themed Baby Bottles
The EarthLust 'Birds & Bees' Collection is a Stainless Steel Design
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Delicious Organic Produce Strips
The Veggie-Go's Snack Packs are Soy, Dairy & Gluten-Free
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Wearable Minuscule HD Cameras
The Parashoot Camera is the Tiniest Wearable HD Camera on the Market
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Heart-Shaped Sporks
This Multifunctional Cutlery Design Brings Out the Heart in Mundane Activities
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Bagged Beverage Packaging
82go Purely Portable Water is Eco-Friendly and Easy to Drink
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Micro Fuel-Shaped Chargers
This Cellphone Charger by Devotec is Super Small & Convenient to Carry
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Branching Smartphone Charms
Plugys Earphone Jacks Keep Your iPhone's Headphone Hole Clean
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DIY Digital Camera Kits
Build Your Own Camera with the Educational Bigshot Set
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Adorable Muppet Canteens
The Elmo Stainless Steel Watter Bottle Beats the Heat with Cuteness
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Hanging Hydration Devices
The Connect Design 'Bottle Ring' is Clippable
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Strap-On Canteen Pouches
Bag on Bottle Conveniently Carries Essentials for Joggers
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The CampIt Camping Kit is Eco-Friendly and Sustainable
Picnic-Ready Bottle Accessories
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Storage-Savvy Sling Bags
The TomToc Compact EDC Sling Bag Has a Minimalist Design
Stroller-Equipped Suitcase Designs
The 'Easy Journey' Travel Case Has a Built-in Stroller
Multitool Water Bottles
The 'BYO Bottle' Hides Cutlery and More Alongside Drinks
Magnetic Reusable Water Balloons
Soppycid is Reinventing a Fun, Cooling Summer Activity
Modern Magnetic Food Containers
The Cliik Food Storage System is Crafted with Tritan Plastic
Comfortable Festival-Ready Apparel
adidas Curates a Range of Festival-Ready Apparel
Ice-Free Beverage Coolers
These Kanga Iceless Coolers Offer Up to Seven-Hours of Cooling
Stroller-Equipped Suitcase Designs
The 'Easy Journey Suitcase' Supports Parents with Young Kids
Pocket-Friendly Lip Balms
Space Camp Wellness is Introducing "the Next Generation of Lip Balm"
Can-Shaped Campers
Bush's Beans is Inviting Campers to Stay in a "Canper" Overnight This Summer
Carry-On Luggage Strollers
The TernX Carry On Was Named One of TIME's Best Inventions of the Year
Multifunctional Beverage Carriers
The Conceptual 'ThermoBag' Drink Carrier is All-in-One
Off-Grid Traveler Packing Cubes
The Matador Gear Cube Set is Durable and Organized
Tech-Enhanced Cosmetic Bags
The Shell Well Smart Cosmetic Travel Case is 10-in-One
Durable Camper Kitchen Sets
The Warden 'K.U.B' Ultimate Camping Kitchen Set is Sustainable
Illuminating Miniature Multifunctional Gadgets
The Maglight Mini has a Pocketable Shape
Reusable Water Fight Toys
The 'Liquid Bomb' Reusable Water Balloon Has a Self-Sealing Design
Ship-Like Food Containers
The 'Float' Food Storage Container by Wonjun Jo is Playful
Five-in-One Water Filter Bottles
The VITALOOP Water Filtration Bottle Has a Rechargeable Design
Bluetooth-Equipped Camper Lanterns
The Makita Outdoor Adventure 18V LXT Lantern is Multifunctional
Design-Conscious Tool Sets
The HOTO Tools Hand Tool Set Can Be Stored Anywhere
Eco-Friendly Bath Essentials
Bebo Seeks to Reimagine the Packaging of Kid's Bath Products
Utilitarian Emergency Kits
Stash One in Your Vehicle, Boat, or Backpack
Portable Ice Maker Refrigerators
The EcoFlow Glacier Keeps Items Cold and Makes Ice
Aluminum-Packaged Water Cans
Thinkerbell and the Laneway Festival's Founder Launch a Water Product
Corkscrew-Integrated Pocket Knives
The Opinel No.10 Corkscrew Knife is Perfect for Picnics
Chic Modular Travel Bags
Canadian-Based Startup Girls Aloud! Created the Perfect Travel Bag
Minimalist Outdoor Stove Units
The Conceptual 'Lava Box' Maintains a Compact Design
Portable Hydration Kits
Karma Water Launches the New Hydration Kits for Convenient Consumption
Plastic-Free Mineral Sunscreens
Sunly's SPF Sticks are Packaged in Biodegradable Cardboard Tubes
Origami-Inspired Adventure Packs
The Huckberry x Peak Design X-Pac Collection Has Six Pieces
Collapsible Water Filtration Bottles
This Bottle Can Filter Out Microorganisms and Microplastics
Reusable Paper-Made Water Bottles
The 'reU' Reusable Water Bottle Concept is Recyclable
Collapsible Outdoor Lifestyle Totes
The RUX Collapsible Tote Bag Has a 70-Liter Capacity
Travel-Friendly Toiletry Packaging
The 'Carry On' Bottle by Yeo Seo Koo Has a Two-Part Design
Tracker-Friendly Coffee Cup Holders
The 'SüpKüp' Traveler Coffee Cup Holder is AirTag-Compatible
Trackable Technology Backpacks
The HyperPack Pro Can Charge Gear as You Travel
Convenient Underwear Travel Organizers
Have A Rest's Organizer Has an Adorable Aesthetic
Affordable Eco-Friendly Stroller Companies
Bombi Prioritizes Recycled Fabrics and Maximum Function
Biodegradable Kid's Underwear
Nudies Essentials Caters to Toddlers & Girls with the Nubies Line
All-In-One Compostable Cups
'The Butterfly Cup' is Perfect for Consuming Beverages On the Go
Emotional Support Water Bottles
The MoodMug Water Bottle Has a Spot to Display Mood Emojis
Lightweight Puffy Cooler Bags
Monti Coolers Have a 100% Leakproof Construction
Work-from-Anywhere Inflatable Kits
STARBURST's Work from AnywAIRS Kit Brings Fun to the 9-to-5
Collaborative Bento-Style Meal Kits
The Monbento x Opinel On-the-Go Meal Kit is All-in-One
Playful Restaurant Pop-Ups
The Play-Doh Restaurant of Imagination Turns Kids' Creations Edible
Convenience-Focused Bottle Slings
Slingwell Strives to "Make a Hydration Fashion Statement"
Eco-Friendly Outdoor Speakers
The JBL Go 3 Eco and Clip 4 Eco Feature Recycled Plastic and More
Portable Telescopic Lanterns
ouTask is the Perfect Portable Device for Illuminating Camping Sites
Earbud-Equipped Smartwatches
The WatchOut WearPods Smartwatch Has a Multifunctional Design
Educational Finance Child Smartwatches
The 'Mellow Watch' Helps Kids Build Good Money Habits
Minimal Portable Writing Devices
The Traveler by Freewrite is a Writing-Focused Laptop
Ultra-Effective Water Filter Bottles
LifeStraw's Pocket-Size Peak Solo Filter Has New Colorways
Cannery-Inspired Phone Boxes
LookUp Makes Digital Detox Tools in the Shape of Fish Tins
Hydrating Juice Beverages
Mott’s Active Blends Apple Juice, Coconut Water and Electrolytes
Outdoor Lifestyle Wallet Designs
The Nite-Ize Runoff Waterproof Wallet is Adventure-Ready
Kid-Friendly Bubbly Beverages
GoodPop's Sparkling Juice Drinks Have No Added Sugar
Festival-Friendly Hydration Packs
This Pack Helps You Stay Hydrated & Organize Your Belongings
Personal Water Purifiers
The LifeStraw Mission is a Gravity-Fed Water Purifier for Travelers
Eco-Friendly Ice Straw Molds
The 'Ice Straw' Cools Drinks with Every Sip
Plogging-Friendly Sports Bands
Fountain Studio Develops a Device to Enhance Eco Running Adventures
Sleek Versatile Travel Bags
Kin Case Comes with Four Packing Tools to Solve All Your Problems
Vibrant Freezable Lunch Boxes
Packit® Launches the Playtime Lunch Boxes Line
Floating Foam Drink Coolers
The FOAM Portable Cooler is Durable, Lightweight and Insulated
Modular Three-in-One Bags
The Hop Bag is Perfect for Travel and Everyday Use
Outdoorsy Headphone Models
The Skullcandy Take a Hike Dime 2 True Wireless Earbuds are Powerful
Festive Bridal Accessory Lines
Funky Junque Embraces the Most Exciting Parts of Wedding Planning
Kid-Friendly Biobased Tableware
Dantoy's Tableware Focuses on Sustainability & Development
Breast Pump Accessory Bags
Willow's Line of Accessories Introduces Pump Anywhere Cases & Bags
Eye-Catching Reusable Beverage Cups
Mermaid Straw is on a Mission to Reduce Single-Use Plastic
Multifunctional Camper Backpacks
BOLOTOR Bolo Packs Work as a Hammock, Storage Solution and More
Replenishing Squeezable Snacks
GoGo squeeZ's Pouch Snack Helps Active Teens & Young Adults Refuel
Cup-Integrated Plates
Pairingware Solves the Struggle of Eating and Drinking with One Hand
Microcation Planning Services
Going Places Travel Helps Plan the Perfect Short Vacation
Camp-Friendly Power Banks
BioLite's Charge 40 Pd Power Bank Boasts Flexible and Faster Charging
Forest-Inspired Screenless Toys
Boogie Board Launched the Sketch Pals Forest Friends Line
Snackable Back-to-School Lunches
Little Spoon's Lunchers are Nutritious Meals for Big Kids
Mobile Lifestyle Earbuds
The Tribit FlyBuds 3 Offer Up to 100-Hours of Playback and More
Water-Holding Cooler Backpacks
The CamelBak ChillBak Pack 30 Works as a Cooler and More
One-Handed Access Diaper Bags
The Quilbie SpringEase Offers Quick Access to Essentials
Kid-Focused Hydration Beverages
Caliwater Launches a New Kids Line for Optimal Hydration
Immune-Boosting Fruit Pouches
Tree Top FAVs Immunity Fruit Pouches are Full of Vitamins & Veggies
Outdoor-Inspired Collaborative Capsules
Merrell 1TRL & Trippin Unveils the Natural Highs Campaign
Travel-Friendly Power Stations
The 'COMBOKIT I' Portable Power Station Has a 620Wh Capacity
Tracker-Concealing Underwear
'TreasureTrace' Underwear Keeps Parents Informed of a Kid's Location
Dino-Themed Water Cartons
Boxed Water is Taking a Bite Out of Pollution with Jurassic World
Compact Toiletry Kits
STATE's Bensen Toiletry Kits Comes in Many Different Colorways
Recyclable Kid-Friendly Meals
Little Dish Launches Its New Range in 85% Wood Fibre Packs
Open-Air Summer Workstations
The Flipz On Summer Chair Supplies Shade and Supports Snacking
Noise-Canceling Drink Packs
Capri Sun Created Special Juice Packs to Give Parents Peace
Folding Fountain Drink Cups
New York Fries' New Cold Cups are 100% Biodegradable & Compostable
Personal Care Holiday Collections
The Everist Personal Care Kits Make for Perfect Gifts
Kid-Targeted Holiday Bundles
Storypod Boasts Three Holiday Bundles for Kids
Pet-Catered First Aid Kits
The Wolf Pack by Supply Co. Can be Comfortable Carried by Pets
Natural Scavenger Hunt Toys
Craft-tastic Nature: Scavenger Hunt Potions Inspire Play in Nature
Kid-Friendly Hydration Pouches
The iPRO Hydrate Pouch is a Nutritious Lunchbox Staple
Multifunctional Sleek Camping Tools
Subin Kim Designs the Camfy Tools for the Outdoors
On-the-Go Wine Accessories
Out of the Woods Presents the Ultimate Wine Bundle
Technical Camping Capsule Collections
The and wander SS23 Camping Collection is Wilderness-Ready
All-Inclusive Family Resorts
The Tyler Place Family Resort Encourages Families to Play Together
Plant-Based Picnic Packs
The Shake Shack Veg Out Picnic Kit Includes Food for Two
Friendsgiving Hosting Kits
Wasa's Kits Feature Athleisure Outfits for Low-Key Get-Togethers
Portable Sauce-Dispensing Bottles
Ksooly Launched Compact Sauce Bottles for On-the-Go Consumption
Kid-Friendly Customizable Bags
Pop ‘n’ Swop Bags Can Be Decorated with Badges, Handles & More
Plant-Powered Lunch Kits
Mighty Yum Makes Plant-Based Foods Fun for Kids
Chic Water-Filtering Bottles
LifeStraw Launches the New Go Series Water Filter Bottle
Veggie-First Children's Meals
Lil’ Gourmets Meal Pouches Make Feeding Kids Vegetables Easy
Revamped Eco Juice Packaging
Capri-Sun Packaging Now Features Stronger Paper Straws
Sustainable Reusable Baby Bottles
Pura Debuted an Innovative Bottle Design for Babies
Kid-Focused Meal Containers
b.box Launches the Kid-Approved Eco-Friendly Bento Boxes for Meals
Generation-Uniting Family Vacations
Backroads Crafts Vacations for Parents with Adult Children
Multifunctional Diaper Bags
The KeaBabies Diaper Backpack is Stylish and Affordable
Reusable Disposable Cameras
Flashback is Reviving Disposable Cameras with a Sustainable Twist
Upcycled Backpack Coolers
ICEMULE Coolers Launches Recycled PET Plastic Backpack Cooler
Portable Pet Shelter Backpacks
The Travel Habitat Carrier is Designed with Multiple Functions
Colorful Water Filtration Bottles
LifeStraw Releases New Go Series Water Filter Bottles
Video Game-Inspired Outdoor Play
ROXs is Getting Kids Outdoors
Eco-Friendly Insulated Lunch Bags
CALPAK's Insulated Lunch Bag is a Stylish & Practical Solution
Reusable Traveler Trash Bags
The KEA STASH Has a Compacting, Leak-Free Design
Rugged Cubic Camping Coolers
The CamelBak ChillBak Cube Cooler Has an 18-Liter Capacity
Chic Water Bottle Bags
WanderFull is a Stylish Hydro-Bag for the Consumer on the Go
Gamified Plastic Bottle Journeys
Last Bottle Takes Users on an Informative After-Recycling Journey
18-Pocket Travel Bags
The Hop Bag is a Truly Modular Three-in-One Travel Bag
Premium QSR Picnic Kits
Shake Shack Added Veg Out Picnic Kits for National Picnic Month
Model-Backed Travel Skincare
Madison Headrick Launches a Beauty Brand for Frequent Travelers
Slick High-Performance Outdoor Apparel
And Wander Launches Its Spring/Summer 2023 Capsule
Utilitarian Student-Friendly Bags
Vismiintrend Offers a range of School Bags for Students
Photo-Organizing Apps
Journeys Simplifies the Process of Organizing One's Photos
Collapsible Outdoor Furniture Pieces
The Oru Camp Origami Outdoor Furniture is Efficient
Miniature Water Filtration Straws
LifeStraw Unveils the New Peak Solo for Clean Drinking Water
Social Trip-Planning Apps
TripMap Makes Trip Planning Easier with Expense Tracking and More
Humorous Holiday Snack Packs
Seasonal Stresses Inspired Lunchables' Festive Snack Packs
Tracker-Concealing Shoe Accessories
The Speck TAGIMALS Shoe Carriers Fit the Apple AirTag
Dehydrated Plant-Based Meals
Farm to Summit Packages Nourishing Meals in Omnidegradable Bags
Eco-Friendly Travel Cosmetics
The KinKind Travel Sets Bring Natural Cosmetics on the Road
LTO Holiday Packs
Lunchables Launches New Holiday Packs to Help Parents Tackle Holiday Stressors
Family-Friendly Adventure Vacations
OARS Offers Vacations Centered Around Water-Based Experiences
Trailer-Making Life Apps
Moments Helps Users Live in the Moment and Relive the Event the Next Day