I bought this travel checklist from Knock Knock
http://www.knockknock.biz/catalog/categories/pads/classic-pads/pack-this-pad.
I’ve used it for several vacations now, and finally ready to post a review about it.
Honestly, I think it’s a little overwhelming. When I first bought the list, I was excited about the prospect of remembering every single detail of things to pack for a vacation. There are about 17 categories and over 100 sub-categories on the list of things to pack. I don’t think there’s a single item that isn’t on the list.
Earplugs, umbrella, reading glasses… Yup. I’d be surprised if you missed a thing – with this notepad perched beside your suitcase.
Although, after using this list a couple of times – I’m starting to get annoyed. Especially last Thursday, when I was taking two duffel bags to Portland – one for my computer and books, and another for clothes. 3 days and 288 miles later, I’ve decided I don’t need an 100 item list for every time I leave town.
I mean seriously: pantyhose? nail polish remover?
Instead, I sat down at my computer and started typing what I really need into a Word document. Here’s what I kept:
- I like the space to list special events, because it reminds you to think about whether you need to pack clothes for special occasions – maybe your “fancy clothes” are too sexy for grandmother’s birthday party, so you should bring a cleavage-covering scarf. Or your brother always wants you to go hiking and your jogging shoes always get dirty. You can prepare in advance for occasions when you can’t run home to change clothes.
- The Local Weather section is an excellent reminder to check forecasts. You might actually need an umbrella for San Diego – or sunglasses for Portland, Oregon.
I made two separate lists – one for a weekend getaway, and another for longer vacations. I’m sure I will modify them and create new packing lists for each type of vacation. Hopefully, one for India in the next coming year! Stay tuned…
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