Travel

Travel Checklists

General

Things to Do Before Leaving

• Mail
  • Get all mail from mailbox
  • Notify post office to hold mail if longer than one week (or have someone check mail)
  • Ensure that no deliveries are sceduled for the holiday period
  • Notify credit card company of travel
• Empty all trash cans / recycle bins and take them out
• Clean all dishes
• Clean sink
• Turn off water main
• Ensure no clothes in washer
• Eat all food that will not last or throw it out
• Power down non-essential items
  • Kitchen appliances
  • Computers
• Turn down air conditioner
• Ensure remote access VPN is enabled and functional across power loss
• Ensure alarm system / remote camera / motion sensors / etc are set up and working
• Backups
  • Perform full backup of all computing devices (including phone and tablets)
  • Save backups to NAS and fireproof USB storage device
• Ensure that all capable electronic devices bringing have remote access enabled and working in case of loss
• Ensure that someone in town has access to house key in case access is needed
• Save a copy of all necessary ticket(s) and/or paperwork online in case lost
• Put labels (with name / email / phone number) on everything that you will be bringing that may be lost
• Start taking immune-boosting supplements a week before
• Cut hair / nails / trim beard / etc
• Charge all electronic devices that will be brought
• Ensure vehicle is safe and has no lights or accessories plugged in / turned on that will drain battery
• Collect podcasts / audio books / movies / shows for the flight

Things to Bring

Entertainment

• Book(s)
• Magazine(s)
• Sudoku / puzzle games
• Small deck of cards

Clothing

• Appropriate pair(s) of shoes / boots / etc
• Appropriate socks
• Appropriate pants / shorts
• Belt
• Suspenders
• Underwear
• Hats (ball cap / winter hat / ski hat / hiking hat / etc)
• Gloves (winter / work / etc)
• Sunglasses

Toiletries

• Toothbrush
• Toothpaste
• Floss
• Shaving razor
• Deodorant
• Hair product
• Face wash
• Condoms
• Hand sanitizer
• Moist towelettes
• Facial tissues

If extended stay:

• Hair clippers
• Nail files/clippers (airplane-safe)

Medicine

• Any prescription medication (vitamin C / vitamin D / etc)
• Immune-boosting supplements
• General supplements ( daily / caffeine / etc )
• Allergy medication
• Pain reliever (acetaminophen / ibuprofen / aspirin / Exedrin )
• Acid reducer
• Sleep aid
• Nasal spray
• Eye drops
• Cough drops
• Glucosamine
• digestion aid / pepto bismol
• white kidney bean extract

Gear

• Writing utensil(s)
• Notepad
• Bags and containers
  • Backpack
  • Fanny pack(s)
  • Extra bag(s)

General

• Any necessary ticket(s) or paperwork
• Wallet
  • Credit card(s)
  • Debit card(s)
  • Driver's license
  • Cash
• Passport
• Sun glasses
• Ear plugs
• Food
  • Trail mixes
  • Protein bars
  • Water bottle(s)
  • Caffeine infused powered drink mix
• USB powered flashlight and charge cable
• USB battery pack
• Telephone
  • Cas(es) (regular, waterproof, etc)
  • USB cable
  • AC adapter
  • DC adapter
  • Headphones
  • Storage cards
  • Bluetooth headset
  • USB OTG adapter
  • SD card adapter
  • MHL adapter
• Tablet
  • Stand
  • Cas(es) (regular, waterproof, etc)
  • Keyboard(s)
  • USB cable
  • AC adapter
  • DC adapter
  • MHL adapter
• Watch
  • Charging cable
• Camera
  • Memory cards
  • Batteries
  • Battery charger
  • Case
  • Tripod
• Computer (optional)
  • Yubikey
  • Universal power adapter (AC+DC)
  • Video cable(s)
  • Audio cable(s)
  • Power splitter
  • Ethernet cable
  • USB thumb drive with System Rescue CD
  • External monitor(s) and their stands

If Working

Things to Bring

• VoiP phone
• Multi-tool

Beach

Things to Bring

• Bluetooth speaker
• Coffee Thermos
• Towel
• Water shoes
• Snorkelling
  • Fins
  • Mask

With Automobile

Things to Bring

• Bluetooth ODB2 adapter
• Battery jump start tool