Travel Checklists

General

Things to Do Before Leaving

Empty all trash cans / recycle bins and take them out
Clean all dishes
Clean sink
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 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

Any necessary ticket(s) or paperwork
Wallet
- Credit card(s)
- Debit card(s)
- Driver's license
- Cash
Passport
Sun glasses
Bags and containers
- Backpack
- Fanny pack(s)
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