I always make a list about 3 weeks before the trip. I have the old lists from previous years. I keep them for reference. Call me nuts. lol
I always make a list about 3 weeks before the trip. I have the old lists from previous years. I keep them for reference. Call me nuts. lol
that's what I asked my wife,Wheres the list from the last trip?~So I know I WILL keep my cuurent list then,with the pens and notebook.I will add to it or scratch out what we did bring
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Ok, so I'll admit I too have an excel spreadsheet, the Vacation Packing List. It has different tabs for different types of vacations... I too check things off as I pack them
for me the spreadsheet started as just a clean way to write/sort/organize my list ... it's evolved into a pretty effective planning tool -- one column is even a Hi-Lo shopping list for when we arrive! Call me crazy...I've been called worse...Originally Posted by 2nutz4travel
Ok, so I'll admit I too have an excel spreadsheet, the Vacation Packing List. It has different tabs for different types of vacations... I too check things off as I pack them
I'm pretty organized when it comes to packing (kinda on the OCD side like some of you!). I always bring lots of baggies in different sizes (as mentioned, they are great for everything, including leftovers!), a small flashlight, a couple of clothespins (you never know when the curtains won't close all the way or you need to hang up a wet bathing suit), a small roll of black electrical tape (yes, crazy, but it has come in handy!), a few safety pins, bug spray, a nightlight, mini swiss army knife (only if checking a bag), and always an extra pair of sunglasses!
A few trips back, I was staying at Tensing Pen and I brought a couple of inflatable inner tubes that had plastic handles on them. I also brought some polyester cord and a couple of caribiner clips, and was able to run the cord through the handle of the tube and tie it to the caribiner, which I clipped to the metal ladder on the side of the cliff. This way I could float around without worrying that the current would pull me away! When all collapsed, the items didn't take up any room at all and they were great to have. I plan to do it again for my trip next week!
Bunch good ideas,11 days can't come soon enough~
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if this keeps going for 11 days, Vince, you'll only have to pack two extra bags!Bunch good ideas,11 days can't come soon enough
I make a list too- start making it months in advance and adding to it as I think of things then cross reference it with the lists from previous trips.
One thing we always take is bubble wrap sheets- to wrap any breakables/bottles in to bring home.
You guys are good. I do have a list but I'm leaving at 5AM tomorrow and haven't packed anything, in fact I still have laundry to do!
Honestly, I do not know how you guys do this. I have seen you and others post something of the same many times. If I packed the night before, one of two things would happen... I would bring waaaaay too much, or end up with nothing at all to wear. I am not leaving for a few months yet, and I already have my st Anthony's duffel full and ready to go, and have my suitcases in the spare bedroom with items like the extra jamaican $$ I found, a couple items that are for jamaica trips only, etc packed... The night before would literally drive me to the point of crazy
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