1) Once you’ve determined the best pack for your vehicle, study it. Memorize it. Take photos of it. Design a map of it.
2) Keep a flashlight in the glove compartment. Because if you plan to arrive before dark, you’re probably going to arrive after dark.
3) Packing the night before? Make sure you don’t accidentally lock a raccoon in the car. It will eat everything. Ask us how we know.
4) Always leave a clear view out your rear window. Even if you have to put the kids on the roof rack. Safety first.
5) When it comes to food, pack the bread on top. Or else you’ll have pancaked hamburger buns.
6) Pack the beer last. That way, you can grab it first.
7) Never question the person doing the packing.
8) Pack light. Seriously, you’re going to a cottage—what are you even packing?
This originally appeared in our Winter ’20 issue.
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