Jenna Cooper

I always make sure there's a basic toolkit in the trunk and because someone's always forgetting something on family trips. Flashlight is non-negotiable after that one time we broke down at night and couldn't see a thing. First-aid kit has bandaids, antiseptics, and pain relievers - saved the day when my brother cut his hand messing with the radio. Water and non-perishable snacks like granola bars keep everyone from melting down during delays. I keep napkins and trash bags too & since shared car means shared mess. Jumper cables and a tire inflator are must-haves. they've gotten us out of flats more than once without calling for help. Don't forget a phone charger and portable battery - media streaming dies fast when you're stuck, and keeping the kids entertained avoids total chaos. Blanket for cold waits, and I even toss in spare clothes sometimes. It's all about preventing the little issues from blowing up into family drama.

I run an off brand action cam with the two prong mount and it slots into chest harnesses just like a GoPro, the buckle and latch are all the same pattern so the base plate dimensions line up and it clicks in. As long as your camera takes a GoPro style thumbscrew and the prongs line up, you are fine, if you only have the tripod thread then you toss on a little adapter and you are in business. Pretty painless.