Family Packing List for Austin TX Vacation

Here’s an example of a family packing list for Austin, TX for a toddler and two adults. It should be a good starting point for getting packed and organized for a weekend trip to Austin. See what to pack for your trip…

Toddler packing list for Austin 

Packing tip

Lay out clothes divided by what you want to wear in Austin on particular days. 

And pack all items (socks, underwear, clothes) together by day, so it’s easier to get ready in the AM during your Austin trip.

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Personal kids items to start this Austin packing list

• Monitors x 2 pieces
• pillow
• white noise
• toys / stuffed animals / personal items

See what to plan during a weekend trip to Austin, TX…

Carryon / road trip car bag

• tablet / charger / headphones
• water bottle 
• toys / books / coloring
• bathing suit / float / water shoes
• blanket / pillow
• snacks
• diaper bag
  • hats / sunglass
  • snacks
  • Plastic bags for dirty stuff
  • wipes
  • extra clothes
• stroller – put name on it 

Toiletries

• Potty (see this portable potty for car)
• vitamins / medicine / allergy
• tooth brush + paste
• comb
• nail clipper
• stool for using sink in hotel
• pull ups / diapers
• hair shampoo / body wash
• sippy cup? utensils? plastic covers for planes
• shoes / sneakers / rain boots / water shoes / sandals
• night light
• socks (many extra socks (2x a day) because when it rains, you may want to change daily
• tops 
• bottoms 
• underwear
• pjs
• extra hats / sunglasses
• hoodie
• rain jacket / winter coat depending on weather and time of year (it can get cold in the Fall and Winter, but is pretty moderate in the Spring and Summer)

Adult women’s packing list

For in hotel

• Dishwasher soap and sponge
• extra plastic gallon and sandwich bags

Clothes / accessories

• socks 2 pairs / day
• bags for park / out to dinner / backpack
• dress / skirts for dinner or daytime
• Pants / leggings / skinny jeans
• scarf / coverup
• sunglasses
• swimsuits / cover-ups / UV blocker / hat for hotel pool and possibly visiting Barton Springs.
• underwear / bras
• pjs
• belts
• poncho / rain jacket / light jacket
• tops
• sweater / hoodie 

Sleep

• pillow / pillowcases
• white noise / earplugs

Toiletries

• toothbrush / toothpaste / floss
• makeup and brushes / makeup mirror
• Retainer
• hair products / extensions / curling iron / straightening iron / hair ties
• after shower: deodorant / q-tips / almond oil / lotion / chapstick 
• shampoo / rinse / conditioner
• soap / razor / shaving cream
• face wash / makeup remover 
• pumice 

Carry on / car bag

• glasses 
• contact solution / contact case / eyedrops
• jewelry
• Devices / tech equipment
  • phone / headphones / charger / usb / adapter (for car?)
  • external battery packs for devices
  • camera / batteries and chargers / tripod / video holder / extra cards / accessories (to take photos of all those tasty Austin restaurants and food trucks)
  • laptop / tablet / drive / power cord
• Cooler w/ milk, soda water?
• neck pillow
• license / passport or extra copy of it
• sunglasses / sunscreen
• water bottle
• feminine products
• extra outfit

Shoes

• sandals / dinner shoes / flip flops for hotel room
• sneakers 2 pairs

Other

• sunscreen
• medicine 
  • feminine products
  • prescription meds
  • eye drops / backup contacts 
  • tums / aspirin / nasal spray / allergy medicine / cepacol / cough drops
• Water bottle
• Scissors

Men’s packing list for Austin TX

Well, it’s basically the women’s packing list for Austin, minus a few personal items. 

And with the addition of some button down shirts for nights out enjoying live music or Austin bars.  

Love a good packing list?

Well, I hope this Austin TX packing list helps you with your travel plans. 

I’m a packing lists queen and soon will have a Disney family packing list to check out on Sip Bite Go, too. 

Guides for visiting Austin, Texas on Sip Bite Go

• See what to do on a weekend trip to Austin
• Packing list for Austin
• Pumpkin Nights Austin
• See my negative review of Embassy Suites Austin Central
• Get tips for visiting the Magnolia Silos in Waco, TX

More travel tips

• Check out my Dallas area travel guides 
• See the best restaurants in Portland, Oregon
• I love this portable potty for car 🙂