pepe of ohio said:
Years and years ago, I started making a list of things before packing and correct that list upon returning home from WDW. Over the years its gotten to be a science, what goes and what was a waste.
I do the same. Here it is. It is one column here, but in my file it is separated into columns by destination. So you always look at the basic list plus the column that applies to this trip.
Stop mail
Unplug computer and router
Cancel milk
Tell neighbor & key
Unplug TV, toaster, computer
Lights on timers
Lock doors, minimal heat A/C & H2O
MEDS:
allergy serum in cooler
Doctors orders
Epipens, antihistamines
Medic Alerts
Backpack or fanny pack
o epipens, antihistamines
o Tylenol & Sudafed
o res #s, cards
o directions & maps
o passports & birth certs
o addresses & stamps
o t/u cards
o sunglasses strings
o destination key
o hostess gift
o Cameras, extra battery & charger
o Cell & charger
o Laptop
o Music Ace
o Mp3 connector
o movies
Clothing
o unders & lingerie bag
o socks
o T-shirts
o Shorts / capris
o oxfords
o turtlenecks
o pants
o walk shoes
o dinner shoes
o PJs
o fuzzy
o anorak
o laundry bags
o Toiletries
o Sunscrn, aloe, bug spray
coats
gloves
hats
face warmers
snow boots
swimsuits
flipflops
white cover-up
swim goggles
swim wallet
o snorkeling gear
o beach towels (4)
o water sandals/shoes each
o sunhat each
o wet suit
If travel by car:
pillows (3)
sleeping bag
aero bed w sheets
o Natl Park passports
o headphones
o books on CD
o binoculars & bird book
o winter: shovel
salt
knife
lunch
water bottles
SKI TRIP
o ski passes
o Ski boots
o Skis & poles
o Helmets (4)
o Goggles (4)
o Jacket (all wear)
o Bibs (4)
o mittens (4) and spares
o snow boots (C&A)
o ice skates & hats
o long unders (1 / day x4)
o ski socks (1 / day x4)
o Sunscreen & 4 lipscreen
o fanny pack
o vest
o empty duffel
o rope for tying trunk
o local grocery card
Summer:
o Bikes (kids), helmets (4)
o Boogie board
o Lifejackets (kids)
o Sailing gloves & watch
o Tennis gear (4) shoes!
o Holiday tasks & pencil boxes
o Nature guides
o binoculars
o paint boxes & ppr
o Pillows (6) & bed sheets (queen/king, 2 twins), bed pads
o 8 beach (4 for inside)
o spices
o Joy of Cooking & binder
o small cooler with meds
o extra canvas bags
o postage stamps, envs, checkbook
o tissue paper
Lake Off-Season
Robes
Slippers /
crocs
Mesh laundry bag
Nightlight
Keys
Air cleaner
Swim meets:
his backpack with epipen
Lunchbox & 2 small water
Gameboy & cards
A mat to sit on
Restock bag:
Extra goggles
his robe
Water for me
WDW:
o fanny pack
o camera
o sunglasses case
o old park passes & copies
o pennies
o Pal Mickey w/ bottle strap
o Poncho
o Pins to trade
o Gum
o Zip lock for water rides
o Swim wallet
o Vmk quests
o Flat vmker
Scouting Weekend Campouts
Backpack or waist pack
o Scout book w/ totem chip etc.
o water bottle
o pocket knife
o sunhat
o sunglasses
o sunscreen
o bug repellant
o compass
o mess kit & utensils
o flashlight
o 1st Aid kit (poison ivy)
o sleeping bag
o mat/ air mattress
o pillow
o ear plugs
o ground cloth
o towel/wash cloth
o plastic trash bag
o tent
o ground cloth
o camp chair
o book to read
o deck of cards
Every weather:
o anorak
o polartec sweater
o rain suit
o 2 pr shoes
o TA kit
o medicines
o uniform
o 3 t-shirts
o 3 boxers
o 3 pr socks
warm weather:
o 2 shorts
o 1 long pants
o swim suit
o sheet
cold weather:
o 2 long pants
o winter coat
o gloves and warm hat
o long underwear
o extra socks
o boots
Scout Camp Week
beach towel
watch
class A scout uniform
hat
hiking boots
jacket or sweatshirt
1 long pants
sneakers
no sandals
shirts
shorts
sleepwear
socks 3 pr high quality
swimsuit
underwear
rain suit
envelops & stamps
flashlight with extra batteries
insect repellent
drawstring plastic bag
merit badge books
cash $25
notebook
camera
compass
work gloves
pen, pencil, paper
1st aid kit (band aids)
soap, toothbrush, toothpaste
pillow
pocketknife w Toten Chip card
medication in plastic bag w form
sack lunch for 7/8
scout handbook
sewing kit
sleeping bag & sheet
sunglasses
sunscreen
shower towel & washcloth
water bottle
Avery (4)
Tucker (8)
