Below I have a list of items to take on trips and vacations. I started it a few years ago because I hated that feeling right as we left somewhere that I was forgetting something. I thought about posting it here for the last few months to challenge anyone to see if I was missing something. I didn't because I was afraid people would think I was too weird, er...nerotic, but if you already know me then you already know that. Marisa mentioned it to a few people the other night that wanted a copy. So, here it is to copy and try the challenge. I recently added subjects to the list like "stadium" and "picnics" so those lists are probably incomplete more than the first couple sections.
General
-reading materials
-paper & pen
-sun glasses
-maps
-driving directions
-car games
-credit cards
-cash
-info on times & events
-Day trip backpack for city or country
-check weather
-moleskins
-check Utah/Washington trip lists
-other tickets
-chairs
-blankets
-pool towels
-water for trip
-drinks for trip
-food
-candy
-gps navigator, chord, holder
-key for car/house upon return
-2way radios
Hotel
-blanket
-dishes to eat with
Electronics
-camera w/ charger, battery, & extra cards
-USB transfer chord for camera
-camcorder w/ charger & extra tape
-power inverter for car
-laptop w/ charger & mouse
-thumbdrive
-game cd's for laptop
-Ethernet cable
-DVD's to view on player
-headphones
-audio splitter
-cell phone & charger
-Ipod and charger
-portable DVD player
-charge camera(s)/camcorder/DVD player batteries
Clothes
-sandals
-water shoes
-boots
-shoes
-sleep shorts & t-shirt
-dress clothes
-temple clothes
-belt
-swimsuit
-swim diapers
-socks
-garments
-shorts
-pants
-t-shirts
-gloves
-baseball cap
-snow hat
-sweater
-exercise clothes
-rain jacket
-warm fleece jacket
-snow coat
Toiletries Bag
-contact solution & container
-brush
-tooth brush & paste
-deodorant
-eye pencil sharpener
-tweezers
-soap
-shampoo
-hair gel
-birth control
-razor & shaving cream
-Q-tips
-cologne
-nail clippers & file
Toiletries Other
-dirty clothes bag
-lube
-rags
-wash cloth
-alergy meds
-aloe vera
-sun screen
-lip sunblock
-sun tan lotion
Baby/Toddler Items
-baby monitor
-baby locks
-diaper bag
-diapers
-carrying back pack
-water, formula & juice
-vitamins
-spoon
-Tylenol
-thermometer
-nip & straw bottles
-snacks
-wet wipes
-sanitizer
-diaper rash ointment
-spit rag
-toys & books
-blanket
-baby doll
-medicine dropper
-medicine
-kid scriptures
-night light
-church activities
-playpen
Outdoors
-extra trash bags
-paper towels
-bug repellant
-water for end
-shade cover
-firewood
-hatchet
-beener w/ nylon rope
-lantern
-games
-silverware (butter knifes, meat knife, spoons, forks)
-plates
-cups
-bowls
-glasses
-cookwear (skillet, pot, pan)
-cooking utinsels (spatula, tongs, spoon)
-cooker (firewood, gas, coleman stove, dutch oven, matches/lighter, dutch oven lid holder, dutch oven cleaning oil & rag, charcoal)
-pantry items (oil, salt, pepper)
-plastic table cloths
-rags for cleaning tables etc.
-dish cleaning items (soap, cleaning/storage bin, sponge)
-table cloth
-TP
Snow Camp
-tarps
-firewood or stove
-snow shoes
-shovel or snow saws
-warm drinks
House Items
-get someone for pets
-get someone for yard
-get someone to put out trash
-get someone for mail
-empty trash
-clean out the fridge
-leave a light on
-set thermostat
-water indoor plants
Beach
-body board
-beach toys
-bag for toys
-shade tarp
-blanket
-towels
-sunscreen
-life vests
-music player
Flight
-zip lock bags for liquids
-get someone to take/pick us up
-age card (insurance) for children
- NOTE: put items in carry-on like laptop charger, water, medicine, both cell phones
- 2 backpacks for 2 light & easy carry-ons
-portable blanket for doing anything outside or in cold areas
-empty water bottle to fill after going through security
Picnic
-tablecloth
-blanket for bench/grass
-BBQ items and lighter
-utensils, napkins, knives
-cooking utensils
-games
-wire brush for park BBQ
Stadium Event
-Call about what you can take into event
-Extra gear for rain/cold
-sunscreen
Group
-meal plan
-2 way radios
Before printing save as something else and delete everything that we won’t need.
14 comments:
That's enough to make a person want to stay home!
I found this list humorous. Thanks for the laugh. Man, we travel the old fashion way. I need to get some electronic devices to keep my kids entertained. I'm thinking this is the key.
Nancy, the electronics are the only way to go. We have decided that the DVD player is the greatest travel invention ever. It can keep toddlers manageable on a 5 hour plane flight or a 10 hour car ride. I don't know how my parents did it without those. God bless them for their patience with us.
Nancy, maybe you haven't done enough 3 day car rides or 7 hour plane rides. After the fourth or fifth of those plane rides w/ a toddler old enough to want to run around but not old enough to entertain other ways I would of gone w/o lunch for a month to buy something to keep them entertained.
And, who said they were all for the kids?
Cool list. We have a few camping trips planned this summer and will totally use this list to help us get ready.
One thing to add to the tolietries bag or tolietries other section. Starts with a "t" ends with hygene. Your wife will appreciate it. :) Stacy thought of this one but was too embarrased to post on it.
Aaron,
Thanks. I'm surprised that wasn't on there since Marisa helped me with this list and we add to it over the years every time we realize something is missing. I guess w/ 3 kids, 5 miscarriages and an extremely long cycle time we haven't ever had a trip and that sync up.
Pretty much, you should just take your house.
HA, you guys are awesome. We just went camping and forgot various items including cups. We drank out of bowls and I thought "shoot, I should of printed off 'theCalderwoodlist'" After way too many "how many more minutes?" we're thinking it's time to go donate blood or something to get our hands on a DVD player.
Hey, you need to OWN your neuroses! Don't be ashamed. I'm proud of you for putting it out there for the rest of us to point and laugh at.
carson- you forgot sheets in the hotel section. i don't think a blanket is enough to avoid the nastiness. b thinks i'm psycho about this one, and i have only tried it once- but i've never slept so well in a hotel!
Carson, you forgot to shut off the ice maker and the taps on the washer. There are a lot of homes that get flooded while people are away. Great list!
Mom
Holy cow, you guys are super prepared!
One addition & one suggestion:
Addition: Pillows on the hotel list. I always feel that the pillows at hotels are not enough. Sure you can call housekeeping to bring more, but they only bring the crummy feather ones where your head ends up resting on the bed with all the feathers pushed to the edges.
Suggestion: Put the cell phone charger on the general list. It is already on the electronics list, but it is too crucial not to be on the general list. Plus, for those mocking the electronics list, I am sure they have a cell phone.
Whoa! I found a big one missing:
FLASHLIGHT
You have lantern in your outdoors section, but I keep a mini-maglite for every trip (in my backpack). It has come in handy in many different circumstances.
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