After a trip around the world you'd think I could manage to pack for a two week trip without use of the internet. Well, for better or worse, I'm way too neurotic for that. I'm leaving for Washington D.C. (my half-marathon + family), NYC (friends), & Columbus OH (business) tomorrow. Enter: The Universal Packing List.This website is ugly as hell, but quite useful. Simply fill out a brief questionaire about your trip and press the "Create packing list" button. In no time at all you'll have a categorized list of everything you need to bring to have a pleasantly uneventful trip.
My favorite feature is the "Things to do before you leave" section which includes gems like (comments are mine):
- Wash the dishes
- Unplug electrical stuff
- Empty all trashcans (I've forgotten this in the past which makes for an odiferous welcome home)
- Forward (or hold) delivery of newspapers and magazines (You can now do it online)
- Pay rent
It even reminds you to pack:
- Charger to Cell Phone
- Battery charger for camera
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