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Do you mind sharing these checklists? I’d love to throw them into my Obsidian notes for the next time I travel. I do it infrequently but it’s always stressful b

Do you mind sharing these checklists? I’d love to throw them into my Obsidian notes for the next time I travel. I do it infrequently but it’s always stressful because it’s to visit family internationally.

et-al 2y ago
Make a checklist. Go on trip. Refine checklist by adding things you forgot and removing things you didn't need. Iterating on the checklist is key. Mine is pretty short because it's only about the non-routine stuff: - passport + passport card + visa - make travel notifications for credit cards (seems less needed these days) - chargers + outlet adapters - download maps for areas in Organic Maps, bookmark important places (don't trust Google Maps' offline maps) - write down confirmation/reservation numbers and important phone numbers - remove pocket knife from carry-on - headphones + earplugs + eyeshade - spare glasses (even an old pair works. yes in Asia you can get new glasses in less than an hour) - do you need swimwear, sunscreen, or a headlamp? - lacrosse ball to roll out knots (very personal, but 10hr flights in a cramped economy seat can put a strain on one's back, esp as one gets older) Again, this is my personal "perennial" travel checklist. It's written from my experiences of having a girlfriend break my glasses while needing to drive the next morning, and forgetting headphones for overnight bus rides. Similar to susam, I've also started keeping another trip-specific checklist (e.g. any items my in-laws want from America, or bring 98% DEET for SE Asia). These get deleted after the trip.
harrall 2y ago
Walk through your typical preferred travel day when traveling to build a checklist. “I’m going to be on a plane for 14 hours,” “I need to get ready for bed at night,” “I am going to walk through the city” or “I am doing a wilderness hike.” I only say that because everyone’s checklist is very different and I think it can be too easy to overpack.
- ghaff 2y ago
  >it can be too easy to overpack I think there are items that have a good size/weight to utility if you do end up needing them in a place where you can't just run to a store. But you also need to be careful not to fall into a "just one more thing" trap because it occurs to you something might be useful or even was useful in a very specific set of circumstances.

et-al 2y ago

Make a checklist. Go on trip. Refine checklist by adding things you forgot and removing things you didn't need. Iterating on the checklist is key. Mine is pretty short because it's only about the non-routine stuff: - passport + passport card + visa - make travel notifications for credit cards (seems less needed these days) - chargers + outlet adapters - download maps for areas in Organic Maps, bookmark important places (don't trust Google Maps' offline maps) - write down confirmation/reservation numbers and important phone numbers - remove pocket knife from carry-on - headphones + earplugs + eyeshade - spare glasses (even an old pair works. yes in Asia you can get new glasses in less than an hour) - do you need swimwear, sunscreen, or a headlamp? - lacrosse ball to roll out knots (very personal, but 10hr flights in a cramped economy seat can put a strain on one's back, esp as one gets older) Again, this is my personal "perennial" travel checklist. It's written from my experiences of having a girlfriend break my glasses while needing to drive the next morning, and forgetting headphones for overnight bus rides. Similar to susam, I've also started keeping another trip-specific checklist (e.g. any items my in-laws want from America, or bring 98% DEET for SE Asia). These get deleted after the trip.

harrall 2y ago

Walk through your typical preferred travel day when traveling to build a checklist. “I’m going to be on a plane for 14 hours,” “I need to get ready for bed at night,” “I am going to walk through the city” or “I am doing a wilderness hike.” I only say that because everyone’s checklist is very different and I think it can be too easy to overpack.

ghaff 2y ago
>it can be too easy to overpack I think there are items that have a good size/weight to utility if you do end up needing them in a place where you can't just run to a store. But you also need to be careful not to fall into a "just one more thing" trap because it occurs to you something might be useful or even was useful in a very specific set of circumstances.