15 Things to Pack for Game Day Travel

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Our family is getting set for fall baseball season. My boys are so excited.

Fall games are so much fun. They are great for the kiddos too! Do your kids play sports?

Team sports are such an awesome way for character building in kids along with them having a lot of fun!

Packing for our house full of boys requires some serious planning. It is easy to forget someone’s cleats, bag, or even a water bottle for everyone. I know you all can relate. Do you ever feel like you are wandering around your house at the last minute for everything you need for game day?

What if it rains?

Will it be hot or cold?

Will we be there all day?

There are some must haves for game day that can not be passed up!

Here are some things necessary for you to have for your game day travel! (Check out all of our effective parenting advice while you’re here!)

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15 Things to Pack for Game Day Travel

1. Sitting in stands can be super uncomfortable and sometimes there are not enough seats. Don’t forget your  fold up chair with a comfy seat and breathable back for those sunny days!

2. Pack up all of your food and snacks in this rolling cooler that holds up to 28 quarts and keeps things nice and cool!

3. Don’t forget to hydrate the kiddos with this  water bottle that is BPA free, dishwasher safe, and has a top large enough to add ice to the inside.

4. You will definitely need this sport umbrella that blocks both the hot, sunny rays but also works for dreary weather too! Just clamp it to your chair!

5. Don’t let yourself or your kids get overheated. Cool your neck and face with this evaporative cooling towel that fits snug right into your cooler for a quick cool off.

6. Sunscreen is a must for any outdoor activity. Make sure to stock up with an appropriate SPF before heading out to the big game.

7. Use this insect repellent on your whole family to keep away those pesky mosquitoes and other bugs that can ruin your game day.

8. Your going to need a bag for carrying all of the necessary gear. Check out this awesome duffle bag perfect for carrying everything you need for the big game and it has breathable pockets to reduce odor!

9. Sometimes games can last all day. Make sure your phone and other electronics stay charged to capture all of those great pictures using this sport  portable charger.

10. Cuts and scraps are going to happen. Don’t forget your first aid kit for any bumps and scrapes.

11. Stay out of the elements with this  sports pop-up that is wind and water resistant.

12. Make sure you stay warm when its cold with this travel blanket that will fit your entire body and it has pockets.

13. If you are one that sits in the stadium make sure you have a comfy spot and sit on this handy seat cushion with convenient holding strap.

14. If you must have back support for the long game day feature check out this stadium seating that folds and travels very simply.

15.Rain can come at any time so make sure your covered and dry with a rain poncho that travels in a simple small pouch for easy carry and it comes in tons of colors so you are sure to support your favorite team.

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Are you prepared for you next big game day?

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11 Comments

  1. This is a great list! I love that umbrella! How cool is that? I always forget things like sunscreen and bug repellent!

  2. I have a friend whose son is a die hard soccer player. I was amazed when she was listing off the things she needed to pack for a game. This is a great list to reference, an umbrella would be a must grab here in Washington.

  3. Oh my goodness. The amount of things I’d need to remember to pack when I have children! I’d be lucky if I got them in the car at all, instead of forgetting them at home! Kidding! LOL. They need so much, don’t they? And I’m not saying that because of just your blog post… but they really really do need a bunch of stuff whenever they go places. Especially… if they’re in diapers. Gah!

  4. This is a great list! Mainly because I forget half of these things each and every time! I recently got a new charger that can charge everything so I’m not missing key moments! And I’m on the hunt for a new umbrella, because it’s just bound to rain.

  5. That is a great checklist for attending your kids’ baseball games. I used to go with my parents to watch my brother play baseball. I agree that having a comfortable seat to sit on is important, especially for adults. An umbrella and healthy snacks are musts as well. Hope your team wins!

  6. This is a great list of things to pack for sports moms! Game day is so important and I keep a back pack with all the essentials. Don’t forget headache relief (for the kids and parents). Also, we always keep an ice pack for emergencies too!

  7. This is a great way to get organized! I love this list of items that will be needed for game day travel. Luckily you have done all the work figuring it out so now I can reap the benefits and save some time when we are running late without forgetting anything!

  8. Great list for families that attend sporting activities. Having all of those things with you is important, but without a good list you will most likely forget something and miss it later. Enjoy your weekend!

  9. Don’t think you left anything out! What a comprehensive guide, and let BB share with you something- for us menopausal mamas, most of those are MUST HAVES ALWAYS items. Seriously. #5 is a given. Just need to add the spray bottle with alcohol to cool off. And no, not the drinking type. Although…. ; ) BB2U

  10. Yona Williams says:

    All great suggestions…I would not have thought of insect repellent as something to bring. And, I have really bad reactions to mosquito bites. Having water bottles on hand was something that was really handy for us when we went on trips.

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