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Callalily

(15,418 posts) Mon Mar 30, 2026, 06:46 AM Mar 30

This Travel Checklist Will Help You Prepare for Your Next Trip Like a Pro

I'm trying to get into the habit of not overpacking. It makes sense to stick to a color palette. Typically I lay out my clothes and wait a day before I pack. That way it's easier to eliminate items.

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This Travel Checklist Will Help You Prepare for Your Next Trip Like a Pro (Original Post) Callalily Mar 30 OP

My packing list is on Google Docs. I download and begin checking off as I pack. 3Hotdogs Mar 30 #1

Yes, I make lists too. It's very helpful. Callalily Mar 30 #2

I have a pathological love of packing. I like Scrivener7 Mar 30 #3

When I traveled to Europe on an art trip I had a system. CTyankee Mar 31 #4

3Hotdogs

(15,540 posts)

1. My packing list is on Google Docs. I download and begin checking off as I pack.

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Mon Mar 30, 2026, 07:09 AM

Mar 30

Callalily

(15,418 posts)

2. Yes, I make lists too. It's very helpful.

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Mon Mar 30, 2026, 07:10 AM

Mar 30

Scrivener7

(60,065 posts)

3. I have a pathological love of packing. I like

Reply to Callalily (Original post)

Mon Mar 30, 2026, 09:29 AM

Mar 30

to always have an outing sceduled so I can think about my packing list.

It's crazy, I know!

CTyankee

(68,470 posts)

4. When I traveled to Europe on an art trip I had a system.

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Tue Mar 31, 2026, 12:38 PM

Mar 31

One medium sized bag: underwear rolled and fit in the bag's corners. One layer each of 2 pairs of slacks, laid flat. Pants folded half lengthwise, 3 or 4 shirts laid flat on top of slacks, one extra pair of shoes with soles up on top. I also had a small carry on with makeup, toothbrush.

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