Packing Checklist

I made this after reading the Checklist Manifesto. Everything in italics, I've forgotten at least once on a trip.

Pre-travel actions
- Check weather
- Download movies/TV for travel entertainment
- Download / print itinerary
- Haircut
- Do laundry
- Pay bills early
- Backup phone
- Backup iPad
- Backup computer
- Polish dress shoes
Papers
- ID/wallet
- Tickets
- Itinerary
- Passport
Clothes
- Plain Clothes
  - Underwear
  - Socks
  - Belt
  - Baseball cap (or sunglasses)
  - Shorts/pants
  - Shirts
  - Shoes
- Workout clothes
  - Gym shorts
  - Gym shirts
  - Gym shoes
  - Sweatshirt + sweatpants
- Night clothes
  - Pajamas
  - Sleeping mask
  - Socks (if cold)
- Cold weather clothes
  - Warm socks
  - Sweater/sweatshirt + sweatpants
  - Coat/jacket
  - Hat
  - Gloves
  - Boots
  - Long underwear
- New clothing
  - Spare bag or space in suitcase for purchases
Toiletries
- CPAP
- Toothpaste
- Toothbrush
- Razor
- Shaving cream
- Anti-perspirant
- Daily medicine
- Shampoo
- Occasionally needed
  - Soap in soapbox
  - Painkillers
  - Amodium
  - Vasaline
  - Backup eyeglasses
Technology
- Phone charger
- Phone
- iPad charger
- iPad
- Computer charger
- Computer
- Travel surge protector
- Occasionally needed
  - Dongle + HDMI cord (to connect to TV)
  - USB Drive
  - Router + Ethernet cable (to extend coverage)
  - Larger surge protector / power strip
  - Extension cord
Other
- Book/Magazine/Papers for reading
- Paper or notebook for writing
- Food for travel
- Water bottle
Options:
- Rain gear
  - Umbrella
  - Rain jacket
  - Waterproof sandals or hiking boots
- Event
  - Present for bride/groom/graduate/birthday
- Driving
  - Car mount for phone
- Fun
  - Deck of cards (especially, SIGBeer cards)
  - Bluetooth speaker (+ charger) (+ inner tube for floating speaker)
  - Frisbee
- Swimming
  - Goggles
  - Sunscreen
  - Swimsuits
  - Sandals
  - Towel
  - Shirts (gym shirts or sunshirts)
- Fancy Clothes
  - Cuff links
  - Dress shoes
  - Dress socks
  - Jacket (don't pack - wear on plane)
  - Tie
  - Pocket square
  - Dress shirt
  - Dress pants
- Hiking
  - Waterproof sandals or hiking boots
  - Long-sleeve shirts
  - Hat
  - Water bottle
- Sailing
  - Sunglasses
  - "Croakies" (strap for sunglasses)
  - Boat shoes
  - Rain jacket
  - Hat
  - Sailing knife
  - Waterproof case for iPad
- Workout equipment
  - Jump rope
  - Boxing wraps
  - Cleats
- Snorkling
  - Snorkle & dive mask
  - Flippers
Long trip
- Actions
  - Raise A/C temperature, lower heater temperature
  - Turn off most lights
  - Put a light on a timer so it looks like I'm home
  - Take out trash
  - Run and empty dishwasher
  - Unplug everything
  - Turn off fridge AND prop door open with sponge
- Items
  - Social Security Number card (for work paperwork)
  - Sewing kit
  - Leatherman / Swiss Army knife
  - Bedsheets
  - Blanket
  - Fan
  - Hangers
  - Shower flip-flops
  - Baseball glove