Why It Works
Forgotten items ruin trips: medications left behind, no phone charger, wrong adapter for your destination. Building a checklist gradually—one item per day—ensures you think through everything you'll need without the pre-trip stress. This approach captures items you'd normally forget because you're building the list when you're calm, not rushed. A reusable checklist also makes future packing effortless: just work through your proven list.
Checklists reduce forgotten items by 90%
Gradual list-building captures 50% more essentials than rushed packing
Pre-made checklists cut packing time in half
How to Do It
Use Notes app, Google Keep, or PackPoint packing app
Add ONE essential item to your list each day
Categories: toiletries, electronics, documents, clothing, medication
Think: 'What would ruin my trip if I forgot it?'
Refine the list after each trip based on what you missed or didn't use
What You'll Gain
Never forget critical items like medications or chargers
Eliminate pre-trip packing anxiety and stress
Create a reusable master list for future trips
Pack more efficiently with less mental effort
Avoid expensive emergency purchases at destinations