# The Open Source Packing List

It's in 
[Github Task List flavored](https://github.com/blog/1375-task-lists-in-gfm-issues-pulls-comments)
markdown and 
[MIT Licensed](http://kvz.io/licenses/LICENSE-MIT), 
so pretty easy to fork & personalise for your next trip.

This list is **suited for city trips, conferences and <=10 day holidays**.

I used to always forget *something* so I started keeping track and after evolving it for some years, I now have some more peace of mind. Perhaps it works for you too : )

## Tips

- Keep a spare of all toiletry items so you can just keep that bag in your suitcase.
- Nothing beats [printing](https://raw.github.com/kvz/packing-list/master/README.md) 
and checking these with a pen ; )
- Calculations are rounded up : )
- If you miss anything, fork it.  
- If you think others will miss it too, send a pull request!

For added packing-speed, there's a section per bag

## The carry-on

- [ ] Bank identifier
- [ ] Book / Kindle
- [ ] Chewing gum to pop ears
- [ ] Coins to buy {hours_flight} / 3 .5l bottles of water after security check
- [ ] Copy of passport, alarm numbers
- [ ] Earplugs to defend against noisy passengers
- [ ] {hours_flight} / 2 Granola bar
- [ ] Headset
- [ ] Laptop
- [ ] Magazine
- [ ] Passport
- [ ] Pen & Paper
- [ ] Phone charger
- [ ] Present for host
- [ ] Sunglasses
- [ ] Tablet

## The suitcase

- [ ] Backpack
- [ ] Beach towel
- [ ] Belt
- [ ] Ducktape
- [ ] Extra pair of shoes
- [ ] Flipflops
- [ ] Gloves
- [ ] Hat
- [ ] Gym outfit
- [ ] Gym equipment
- [ ] Party-trousers
- [ ] Plastic bag for loundry / to sit on wet stuff
- [ ] Coffee Gear: aeropress. filters. grinder. cup. {num_days} * {num_people} * {shots_per_day:-3} * 12grams of beans
- [ ] Power cords extension socket with USB ports + Universeral Power Adapter
- [ ] Car power adapter USB
- [ ] Raincoat
- [ ] Speakers
- [ ] Sunscreen
- [ ] Swimming shorts
- [ ] Swiss knife with some tools
- [ ] {num_days} * 1 Boxershorts
- [ ] {num_days} * 1 Socks
- [ ] {num_days} * 1 T-Shirts
- [ ] {num_days} / 3 Shorts
- [ ] {num_days} / 3 Sweaters
- [ ] {num_days} / 3 Trousers
- [ ] {num_days} / 7 Towels

## The toiletry bag

- [ ] Condoms (just for party-tricks ofc)
- [ ] Deodorant 100ml
- [ ] Earplugs
- [ ] Hairgel 100ml
- [ ] Ibuprofen
- [ ] Nail clipper
- [ ] Patches / Iodine / Small scissor
- [ ] Stomatch control / Rennie
- [ ] Showergel 100ml
- [ ] Fungi repellent
- [ ] Swabs
- [ ] Mouthguard
- [ ] Toothbrush & paste
- [ ] Transparent plastic bag for small liquids
- [ ] Vitamin supplements

## Before I leave

- [ ] Charge additional phone battery / Kindle / Tablet / Camera
- [ ] Check bank account balance
- [ ] Check insurance
- [ ] Check public transportation (issues on) route
- [ ] Check weather
- [ ] Check time difference
- [ ] Check-in online, write down times & Terminal nr. Use http://seatguru.com to find the best seats for your flightnr.
- [ ] Cleanup wallet. Check if **creditcard is in there** and you know it's PIN code.
- [ ] Enable ATM access in foreign country if needed
- [ ] Find out what's a cheap way to have internet there
- [ ] Notify neighbors, arrange for caretaking of garbage, plants, pets, mail
- [ ] Shave and clip nails, so you don't have to abroad
- [ ] Take care of pending (E)Mail. Set vacation responder. Make sure collegues know what's what
- [ ] Weigh bags if in doubt. Make sure Carry-on fits inside luggage when not checking in any.

## When I leave

- [ ] Get foreign cash
- [ ] Unplug chords
- [ ] Lock all windows/doors
- [ ] Kill temperature

## License

Copyright (c) 2013 Kevin van Zonneveld, [http://kvz.io](http://kvz.io)  
Licensed under MIT: [http://kvz.io/licenses/LICENSE-MIT](http://kvz.io/licenses/LICENSE-MIT)

Edit over at https://github.com/kvz/packing-list/  
Discuss over at https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=5518382