Packing

Never forget to pack these things, broken down by category. Used for traveling to a conference, 2 week long trips etc.

Before you travel

• Double check: Date, Time (AM OR PM), location of airport
• Is a passport or visa needed?
• Is FX (foreign currency) needed?
• Check travel situation on the ground (light rail, trains, availablity of Uber / Lyft, etc)

Physical

For any given day, bring about 15% more tshirts, -20 % less for pants, 50% more socks. Example, if the trip is for 1 week, pack 8 tshirts, 3-4 pants (can be reused) and 11 pairs of socks.

• T-shirts
• Pants
• Pajamas/shorts
• Undergarments
• Socks (very important)
• Jacket (depends on weather)
• Eye drops (LASIK)
• Deoderant
• Toothbrush
• Toothpaste

Electronics

• Laptop(s), depends on security situation, reasons for travel
• Phones(s)
• Phone charger
• Burner (optional)
• Laptop charger
• External battery pack
• USB devices, if needed
• YubiKeys, depends on security situation

During Travel

• Download a movie for the flight (depends on length)
• Bring one / two books (light book or Ereader)
• Headphones
• Light Jacket / hoodie

Security

• Move all valuables to neccessary locations
• Lock all doors on the way out
• Leave spare key with necessary individuals
• Shut down and backup all encrypted laptops
• Move all encrypted backups
• Leave travel details with trusted individuals
• Badges, IDs etc.

Misc

• Feed pets
• Double check: phone, keys, wallet on the way out.
• Visit ATM for cash (needed for public transport)
• Keep travel receipts (if traveling for business)
• gifts (if needed)