Travelling with kids is a nightmare: gear to make it a little easier

Travelling with kids is a nightmare, pictured is a family right before a 30 min meltdown.

What's going on travel aficionados!

Let’s be real—traveling with young kids, especially when you’ve got more than one, is a nightmare. I still brace myself every time we board a plane—you just never know what chaos might unfold. But here’s the silver lining: it’s only temporary, and the magic of the destination usually makes it worthwhile.

Below, I’ll share the gear we’ve used to make our trips a bit easier:

• Inflatable booster: this deserves a Medal of Freedom, no more lugging around boosters. It packs down so small, and blows up in a few seconds. Pucker up!

• Refurbished iPad: the kids don't need the new shit. My older 2 kids will zone out on this while we double-team the 2 year old (don't judge, we are just trying to survive).

• Baby carrier: light weight, compact, tough, and, as my wife says, CUTE.

More to come, but just wanted to share a few items with a long-time friend embarking on his first trip with 2 young kids. I'd wish him luck, but we all know he's doomed.

Peace!

This post is part of our 'find your why' series, sharing real-world stories of why families choose financial independence and early retirement with kids.