When traveling
I have a couple of kits that I call redundancies - I can just throw the kits in the car or luggage and go without having to worry about whether or not I forget some essential "stuff". There's stuff I have to pack, but this list cuts down on packing anxiety. I have way more hair picks and can openers than any human being can use because I've had to stop and buy one. I haven't checked these kits this spring and had to go buy toothpaste in Marquette...
Electric Stuff:
- power strip
- camera charger (this is the one thing I have to move, so I'm picking up another one
- cell phone charger
- computer power cord
- iPod charger and sync cord
The power cord is an essential so that I don't have to pull out tables and things in a hotel room and use lots of outlets. I've left a cell phone charger in a room so I plug in one power strip and use that for all of my "pluggables." When it's time to leave, I grab the power strip and if I have everything attached to it, I have all my cords.
Kitchen Drawer:
This is more for long distance driving and camping.
- paring knife
- plate, bowl, cup, flatware
- can opener
- a few herbs and seasonings (include salt and pepper)
- foil packets of tuna or salmon
- foil packets of mayo, lemon juice, relish and mustard
- EVOO (extra virgin olive oil)
- coffee "pod" singles
- artificial sweetener packets
- single serving packets of almonds, cashews, walnuts
Bathroom stuff:
travels size:
- shampoo
- conditioner
- body soap
- body lotion
- contact solution
- advil
- toothpaste
- toothbrush
Other stuff:
- nasal rinse bottle and packets
- contact case
- extra pair of contacts
- razor
- deodorant
- emery board
- face moisture
- lip balm
- hair clippies and ponytailers
- pick or comb