Family vacation season is almost upon us again and despite airlines shrinking luggage allowances and environmentally friendly, smaller cars, everybody will want their belongings to be prioritized. Whether your family vacation is going to be in the Caribbean, the Hamptons or the Mediterranean, you will need to be prepared and equipped for any kind of situation that may arise. Once the car is checked, route planned, luggage packed, you will need to double check that you have got everything that you need to keep everybody happy, avoid pitfalls. Here are 7 Top Must Haves for a Family Vacation to put on your prep list.

1. Rain Gear

Nobody wants to spend time in the rain but if you have to, the right clothing can make the difference between cancelling the activity or the show going on. Rain doesn’t have to spoil a family vacation. Make sure you’ve got waterproof coats, rain hats and waterproof boots for everybody as well as some large bin bags to use as makeshift picnic blankets on wet grass.