Vacation Packing Checklist

Revised Florida Vacation Packing Checklist!

Vacation Packing Checklist Pro — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 17:01:11 +0000

Our Disney Vacation (January 2010)

Based on the winter of 2010, we are now advising turtlenecks, sweatshirts, long underwear and warm socks! We are well aware that globally, temperatures are still rising, even this past January…. But, Florida weather was not indicative of the globe as a whole. It continues to be the longest stretches of cool and cold weather that any of the locals can remember.

Hopefully this isn’t the way things will be every winter in Florida, but it is a good reminder to check the forecast right before you pack and maybe take a few extra versatile things, just in case.

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Revised Florida Vacation Packing Checklist!

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winter camping gear

Vacation Packing Checklist Pro — Sun, 06 Dec 2009 03:44:22 +0000

Winter Camping Gear

One of the bestselling Winter Camping Gear products at Amazon.com is the Yaktrax Pro Traction Cleats for Snow and Ice. You put the cleats on over your shoes and they conform to the shape of the shoe, giving significantly improved traction on snow and ice. The combined Amazon review rating from 146 reviewers is over four stars on a five star scale. Besides campers and hikers, these would be great for just about anyone who spends time in a climate where there is snow and ice.

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Remember to Put Utensils on Your Thanksgiving Packing Checklist

Vacation Packing Checklist Pro — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 22:54:54 +0000

If you’re headed to a family member’s house for Thanksgiving with one or two dishes that you prepare, remember to put utensils on your Thanksgiving packing checklist. With the number of different offerings present at most American Thanksgiving feasts, the host’s supply of serving utensils may be depleted by the time you arrive. Also, consider that oven and refrigerator space may be limited, so consider taking hot food already heated in an insulated carry bag and cold food in a cooler.

Happy Thanksgiving!

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Start Packing Now for Thanksgiving Travel

Vacation Packing Checklist Pro — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 22:19:09 +0000

To make your holiday travel less stressful, start packing now for Thanksgiving Travel. There is nothing more stressful than running around at the last minute trying to remember everything you need and finding the right bag to pack. It’s not too early, so go ahead and check the weather for your destination. Make your packing checklist right now. Now go back over it and see if there is anything you can live without. Choose a suitcase that you like and seems like it will accommodate everything on your final checklist and start packing. Anything that you won’t need between now and departure day can go in the suitcase right now. Now make two lists from the remaining items on your checklist. One should be items that cannot be packed until the last minute and one should be things that need to be laundered or purchased. Do your laundry and shopping as soon as you can and get those things packed. Once that is done, you’ll feel the calm start to come over you! Put the list on top of the suitcase, so that on departure day, you can grab those last minute items and head out the door with confidence.

Happy Thanksgiving!

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Packing Checklist Book

Vacation Packing Checklist Pro — Sun, 15 Nov 2009 02:41:55 +0000

Packing Checklist Book

If you’re the kind of person who prefers reading a book to reading a computer screen, you might want to check out this packing checklist book. Smart Packing for Today’s Traveler by Susan Foster covers all types of trips, includes packing lists and tips for packing that can actually improve the quality of your trip. You don’t have to take too much to make sure you have exactly what you need and you’ll love her tips for preventing wrinkles in your clothes. She also includes a wealth of tips you can use while traveling – from staying healthy to being ready for airport security.

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Put Patience on your Holiday Travel Checklist

Vacation Packing Checklist Pro — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 18:49:27 +0000

You may not be able to put it in a suitcase, but at least put patience on your holiday travel checklist. Stess, especially when you’re traveling, seems to go hand in hand with the holidays. Putting ‘patience’ on the packing list, will serve as a reminder as you pack and before you leave, that it’s a good idea to get yourself into a calm and patient state of mind before all the stress begins. Remind yourself to take deep breaths when things get crazy or when family tension rises and remember not to sweat the small stuff.

Get Ready… here they come!

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Vacation’s Over… Time to Evaluate the Checklist

Vacation Packing Checklist Pro — Thu, 17 Sep 2009 13:31:42 +0000

I just returned from 2 months of summer fun traveling in the Midwest and the Northeast. It was great fun and I don’t think I was quite ready to see it end, but then again, it’s always nice to be home.

Unpacking is always so much easier than packing, but we’re hoping to make next year’s planning and packing a little easier by taking time this week to evaluate the packing checklist that we used and making any adjustments that are needed. We’ll post the updated list when we’re finished.

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Avoid This Vacation Packing Mistake

Vacation Packing Checklist Pro — Tue, 18 Aug 2009 16:33:29 +0000

I’ve been traveling for over one month now and that has given me plenty of time to notice any packing mistakes that I made. On a long trip like this, I need versatile clothes that are interchangeable so that I will have a variety of outfits. It turns out that I packed several shirts that only go with one pair of shorts, which has really limited my selection of outfits. I’ll make a note on my packing checklist so I do a better job next year.

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Putting Our Golf Checklist to the Test

Vacation Packing Checklist Pro — Wed, 15 Jul 2009 02:00:50 +0000

#14 at Stonehenge in Crossville, TN

I’m caddying this week in the Tennessee Women’s Open, so I’ll be putting our golf checklist to the test. In my experience, professional golfers expect all of the little details to be taken care of efficiently and quietly. Knowing the particular preferences of your player is critical and I always add a few items to my golf checklist that are unique to the player for whom I’m caddying. The tournament rules this week allow for use of a laser rangefinder, so most of the players will be using one. I also add an extra battery and small screwdriver, just in case the battery dies during the round.

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Road Trip Checklist Must Include Healthy Snacks

Vacation Packing Checklist Pro — Sun, 12 Jul 2009 20:29:12 +0000

Today is a 10 1/2 hour day in the car (mini-van). There will be a number of long driving days throughout the next two months of our summer vacation road trip, not to mention many shorter travel days. We call the food we eat while we travel “car food”. One of the jokes is that even if it wouldn’t be something we would choose to eat if we had other choices, it always taste great in the car. It’s also true for us that if we don’t plan well, and just pick up what’s available in convenience stores, we will eat junk food along the way. Needless to say, sitting in the car and eating high sugar and high fat foods, is not the best way to take care of your body and ensure that you’ll feel your best on vacation. So we have learned to keep healthy foods that we enjoy eating within reach during our drive. Fruit is always a winner and its no problem finding fresh local fruit during the summer. We also like whole grain crackers and lower fat cheese. So find some healthy snacks that your travelers will enjoy and add them to your road trip checklist.

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Checking the last item off our packing checklist!

Vacation Packing Checklist Pro — Sat, 11 Jul 2009 04:15:28 +0000

It has taken several days, but finally we’re off. We’ll be gone for two months, which is a shorter trip than usual for us during the summer, but that didn’t make the packing any easier. In fact, we used the same old packing list that we’ve used for our longer trips and didn’t really need to adjust it. For me, getting ready for any vacation or travel is a little bit stressful, but it’s just drawn out a little longer for the extended trip. Tonight we’re making a toast to “checking the last item off our packing checklist!” I’ll post the final checklist in a few days.

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Wireless Camping Supplies

Vacation Packing Checklist Pro — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 02:17:58 +0000

We’re headed to eastern Tennessee for the week and are thinking about doing some camping. It used to be that on weeks like this when I think I’ll have to be working during the trip, I would insist on staying in a hotel so that I would be able to have Internet access. But these days, not only do many campgrounds have wireless Internet access, most of us road warriors travel with a laptop and an air card. The air card gives my laptop access to the Internet from anywhere that is in range of a cell phone tower. In other words, if I can use my cell phone, I’ll also be able to do research on the Internet and get my email. I’m not quite to the point where I can do it all on a smartphone, but I guess we’re moving that way.

I don’t necessarily recommend working while on a camping trip, but if you must, don’t forget to add your wireless camping supplies to your camping checklist!

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Vacation Packing Checklist News on July 6, 2009

Vacation Packing Checklist Pro — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 21:30:34 +0000

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Pack a Vacation Journal and a Camera

Vacation Packing Checklist Pro — Sun, 05 Jul 2009 13:46:14 +0000

My sister and me in Colorado Springs 1973

I’m over 40 now and much to my dismay, many of my childhood vacation memories have faded away. I can remember the sense of happiness that I associate with different places that we went, but many of the details are buried deep or gone completely. What’s really interesting is that the memories that I do have, are often having to do with something that was captured in a photo. So probably having seen those photos in the years following the trip kept those memories fresh. So make sure you take a few pictures of the things you want to remember on your trip. Usually the best ones are not just the scenery, but have your family and you in them as well. Don’t hesitate to ask a stranger to snap a shot of the whole group.

As for the journal… Well, my father who is the master of vacation planning, always kept a little spiral bound notebook with a few details of every trip. The dates, locations, hotel names and I think restaurants. So this summer my family has started a new game. Once a week, my father will e-mail everyone in the family a question about a long-ago vacation and we will all respond with our memories of the trip. Then we help each other fill in some of the blanks of our partial memories. What fun we are having!

That’s why I am recommending that you add a journal to your vacation packing checklist. You don’t have to write much, but you could ask everyone in the family for a highlight each day or even at the end of the trip, have each person share a few highlights. I promise, years later they will be fun to read.

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Beach Trip Packing List

Vacation Packing Checklist Pro — Sat, 04 Jul 2009 02:00:48 +0000

We’re headed to Sarasota for the Suncoast Super Boat Grand Prix this 4th of July weekend! That means we’ll be spending a few days enjoying the beach. The weather has been really rainy there, but the forecast is good, so the beach is bound to be crowded and parking will be a challenge. We won’t be leaving once we find our spot! All the more reason to make sure we have everything on our beach trip packing list so that we can enjoy the weekend.

We’ve heard the party atmosphere on the beach is as much fun as the races, if not more! Can’t wait!

Have a safe weekend everyone.

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Packing for a Long Road Trip

Vacation Packing Checklist Pro — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 13:03:42 +0000

In less than two weeks, I’m leaving for a two-month road trip. It’s mostly vacation, but of course I’ll be working too, so I’ll have to make sure I have all of my fun stuff for vacation and all of my computer equipment and client files. Since I’ve been doing this for many years of my life now, I do have a pretty thorough packing checklist for this type of trip. It’s a long list since you can fit much more in a mini-van than you can in suitcase when you’re flying. I’ll clean it up in the next few days and get it posted.

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Camping Packing List

Vacation Packing Checklist Pro — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 21:00:26 +0000

Okay, maybe we should have put this on the top of our camping packing list.

PRACTICE PUTTING YOUR TENT UP BEFORE YOU LEAVE HOME!!!

It’s hard to watch, but most people would rather have you ignore them than offer to help. It’s embarrassing to have camping neighbors close by while you’re trying to figure out how to put up your tent. I know because I’ve been there and I have also watched others struggle through the process. It’s too early in your vacation to have the tension run high, so if you have a new tent, you’ll definitely want to practice putting it up in the yard before you leave on your trip.

Yes, I think I’ll add that to the camping checklist right now!

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Vacation Packing Checklist News on June 24, 2009

Vacation Packing Checklist Pro — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 18:00:45 +0000

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- Here is some great advice for traveling with children. I know my love of vacations came from my Dad, who planned every detail carefully well before we left the driveway. He included us in the planning and shared his enthusiasm for all that we would be seeing and doing. We had more fun on family vacations than anyone I know – even Mom and Dad think so!

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Coleman Camping Supplies

Vacation Packing Checklist Pro — Tue, 23 Jun 2009 16:22:41 +0000

Here are some of the best Coleman camping supplies we’ve found.

Coleman 9949-750 Road Trip Grill – Great Grill and portable.
Coleman Road Trip Grill Wheeled Carry Case – This is a great way to keep your grill clean and all of your grilling supplies together.
Coleman 4-in-1 Quickbed - for tent campers, an air mattress is pure joy. This one can be used as two twins, a king, a tall twin and also has Coleman’s exclusive Wrap ‘N’ Roll storage system.
Coleman Oversized Padded Quad Chair with Side Cooler - Great chair for camping – also perfect for soccer games and backyard parties.
Coleman Rechargeable Quick Pump - Inflates an air mattress very quickly, not to mention anything else that needs air. We love the deflate feature as well.
Coleman Rugged Battery Powered Lantern (Family Size) - Rugged and bright.

Buying quality camping gear is usually worthwhile. We always read customer reviews before making any purchase and find Amazon.comto be a great source of information.

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Golf Checklist for Rainy Days

Vacation Packing Checklist Pro — Sun, 21 Jun 2009 19:22:15 +0000

If you’ve been watching any of the US Open this week, you may have thanked your lucky stars that you were home watching rather than out playing in the rain. Most of us have had to do it at one time or another and most of us know what it’s like to be unprepared. You’ll definitely want to be prepared for rain if you’re taking a golf vacation, and even if you’re just headed out for a round with your die-hard friends. Here is what we have on our Golf Checklist for rainy days.

UMBRELLA – Check the hourly forecast before you haul your rain gear around.
RAIN SUIT & WATER PROOF HAT – A regular hat will do if it’s not a downpour, but you’ll definitely want something to keep the rain out of your eyes or off your glasses.
EXTRA TOWEL – At least one so you can keep your hands and grips dry.
RAIN GLOVES – If you’re so inclined…
CLUB COVER FOR RAIN – A plastic bag will do if you don’t have a fitted cover.
WINDSHIELD – If the course you are playing doesn’t have them and it’s a cold or rainy day, they are really nice to have.

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Take Me to the Beach

Vacation Packing Checklist Pro — Sun, 21 Jun 2009 03:18:35 +0000

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With a heat index of well over 100 degrees here in Florida, there is only one place to enjoy outdoor recreation… in the water! Put on your swim suits, pick what you need from the Beach Packing Checklist and take me to the beach!

Here are our lists.

Beach Essentials – for a couple of hours

Beach Packing Check List - for the whole day

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What to Pack for a Cruise…

Vacation Packing Checklist Pro — Fri, 19 Jun 2009 21:16:52 +0000

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I haven’t been on a cruise since high school, but several of my friends and family members have been encouraging me to try it again. They say it has changed a great deal. The ships are bigger, so I will be less likely to get seasick and the methods for overcoming any motion sickness are also much improved. Seabands and non-drowsy dramamine should do the trick for most travelers. I know I have had good luck using both on the four hour ferry ride across Lake Michigan in rough weather, however I think I would as my doctor about the Transderm-Scop patch as well.

So I have put “Cruise” back on my list of vacations ideas and need to start compiling a checklist of what to pack for a cruise. I know motion sickness preventatives will be first on my list, but am hoping my friends along with a few readers will help me figure out what else I need to take.

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Vacation Packing Checklist Pro — Thu, 18 Jun 2009 13:58:34 +0000

One of the most important items on the checklist of any serious competitor should be a laser rangefinder. They’re always accurate to whatever target you may be aiming them and they work on any course without a subscription or download. Trust me when I say that tour players and caddies are using them in practice rounds. The Legends Tour as well as many state opens and amateur events even allow their use during competition. We love the GPS units for casual golfers and will talk more about them in an upcoming post.

We like this Bushnell Golf Pinseeker 1500 Tournament Edition Laser Rangefinder that Amazon.com has for a very good price.

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Checklist for Camping

Vacation Packing Checklist Pro — Thu, 18 Jun 2009 01:52:02 +0000

Summer vacations are in full swing now. Families, couples, sportsmen and scouts are filling up campgrounds around the country. If you’re planning on going to a campground, be sure to make your reservations as early as possible , since more people than ever are turning to camping for a cost-effective vacation.

Although camping can be one of the most economical vacations, it involves a great deal of planning and preparation…. And if it’s your first trip, there are quite a few things you may need to buy before you go. Feel free to use our Checklist for Camping to get your preparations started and let us know if there is anything we should add to our list.

Happy Camping!

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Essentials for the Beach

Vacation Packing Checklist Pro — Tue, 16 Jun 2009 01:44:32 +0000

Whether you are on vacation or you live near the water, sometimes you’ll just want to leave quickly for a few hours on the beach. At such times you may not want to use the comprehensive Beach Vacation Packing List, but you’ll want to have these essentials for the beach.

something to sit on – beach towel, blanket or beach chair
sunglasses
something to read
sunscreen
swimsuit and beach towel if you’re going in the water
bottle of water
and for some of us, a light snack

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Beach Vacation Packing List

Vacation Packing Checklist Pro — Mon, 08 Jun 2009 13:44:54 +0000

Here is our Beach Vacation Packing List. You can download the Excel version or Word version so you can add and remove items. Let us know what we missed so we can improve the checklist.

On the Beach
Beach Blanket / Sheet
Towels
Beach umbrella
Cabana
Chairs
Newspaper, book, magazine
Radio
Pen & Paper
Beach chair

Food & Drink
Cooler with ice
Sandwiches
Fruit
Water
Beverages of choice
Paper Towels
Snacks

Play
Sand Toys – bucket/shovel etc.
Flotation Toys
Kids Life Vests
Goggles
Mask/Snorkle/Flippers
Beach Ball
Sport Toys
Kites, Gliders
Frisbee / Football
Water toys
bodyboard
skim board
Clothing / Accessories
Hats/Visors
Water Shoes
Change of Clothes
Sunglasses
Swimsuits
Cover-up
Hair Elastic/Scrunchie
Flip flops / sandals

Clothing / Accessories
Hats/Visors
Water Shoes
Change of Clothes
Sunglasses
Swimsuits
Cover-up
Hair Elastic/Scrunchie
Flip flops / sandals

Baby Stuff
Diapers
Bottles
Baby Toys
Pacifier
Baby Food
Snack Food-Cheerios
Stroller
Baby Hat
Swimsuit
Extra towel blanket
Change of clothes
Portable Play Yard
Floaties
Colored sunscreen
Baby Formula/Milk

Miscellaneous
Sunscreen
Toilet Paper/Wipes
Bag for Wet Stuff Dry
Camera
MP3 player
Money
Lip balm with SPF
First aid kit
Jar for collecting seashells

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Vacation Packing Checklist Pro — Sun, 07 Jun 2009 04:20:49 +0000

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Summer Travel Checklist for Flying

Vacation Packing Checklist Pro — Thu, 04 Jun 2009 16:29:24 +0000

Well, I’m on the plane on my way to visit my family for 10 days, so I’ll find out for sure how good this check list is. I’ll call it my Summer Travel Checklist for Flying – it’s just the basics for a trip to the Midwest in the summer months. The only limitation is that I’m flying and everything needs to fit in one large suitcase and a carry-on bag. The carry-on has to include my laptop, so I won’t be stuffing it with extras that should have fit in the suitcase. I’m still paying the extra $15 to check the bag on Delta, but for a ten-day trip, I think it’s worth it to have all my “stuff”.

The thing I struggled with the most before the flight was deciding what laptop bag I would use as my carry-on. I have a beautiful shoulder bag, but with my neck pillow and other carry-on items it would have been overstuffed and probably very uncomfortable for carrying over the shoulder. I was leaning toward bringing my larger laptop bag with wheels, but was concerned that it wouldn’t fit under the seat and I wanted to be able to get to the laptop easily during the flight. I set out to find a laptop sleeve so that I could put the computer under the seat if I had to put the bag overhead, but my search for the sleeve led me to a different choice altogether. The least expensive sleeve I could find (at a nearby store) was over $20 and I knew I had seen them at IKEA a few weeks ago for $5, so I just couldn’t bring myself to pay that much. However I did find a Targus laptop backpack for $30 and it seemed that it would have all the space I needed, fit under the seat and be reasonably easy to carry… so now I have yet another bag for my laptop! As it turned out, by the time I got on the plane, the airline was gate-checking any bags that didn’t fit under the seat as all overhead space was taken. My decision was a good one.

Here is my Summer Travel Checklist for Flying:
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Travel Checklist for Family Visit

Vacation Packing Checklist Pro — Sun, 31 May 2009 02:19:41 +0000

I’m flying to Illinois in a few days to visit family for a 10 day vacation. That’s a long time to stuff into one suitcase, but who wants to pay for a second! I’ll have to scale down my usual summer travel checklist for this trip. When it’s all trimmed and ready to go, I’ll post it here!

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Golf Checklist

Vacation Packing Checklist Pro — Sat, 30 May 2009 02:02:55 +0000

You can download the golf checklist formatted for Microsoft Word or as a web page.

Even though I competed all through high school, college and even played a little bit on the mini-tours, I didn’t create my own golf checklist until I started caddying for a friend who played on Tour – slow learner I guess! I used packing tape to laminate my list and actually even kept a spare handy during my caddying days.

What you keep in your golf bag may depend on whether you are riding in a cart or walking. This checklist for golf will help ensure that you have everything you need for planning vacation golf trips or for a weekend round at a local golf course.

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Vacation Packing Checklist Pro — Fri, 29 May 2009 12:30:24 +0000

BEFORE YOU PLAY

MAKE A TEE TIME – Ask course conditions… Have the greens or fairways been aerated recently?… Is walking allowed?… Is it cart paths only?….
NEED RENTAL CLUBS? – It’s a good idea to reserve rental clubs before you arrive. Indicate your request for men’s or ladies clubs and if you need a right- or left-handed set. The quality of equipment will vary.
GET DIRECTIONS – And note the course phone number in case you get lost.
CHECK THE DRESS CODE – Many courses don’t allow jeans, may require shirts with collars, shirts to be tucked in, shorts to be a certain length etc, etc. and some don’t!
CHECK FOR DISCOUNTS – Some courses give discounts to AAA and/or AARP members. Others have newspaper and online coupons.
HAVE CASH plus CREDIT or DEBIT CARD (if you use them) – For greens fees, tipping and food & beverage purchases.
HANDICAP INDEX – If you will be playing any kind of event that requires your USGA handicap, you may need to bring your handicap card or know your index. Your index will determine your handicap based on a conversion chart at the course.
CHECK THE WEATHER – Make sure you have the right clothing. Layering is a great way to handle varying weather conditions

GOLF EQUIPMENT ESSENTIALS

GOLF CLUBS / BAG – Always count to make sure you have all of your clubs – 14 is the MAX per the USGA. It’s a good idea to have your name and phone number on a label on each golf club shaft in case you leave one behind. Also, have a “bag tag” with your name on it for easy identification if you’re playing in an event.
GOLF SHOES – I met a guy who manages to forget to pack his golf shoes on every trip, so he has closet full of new golf shoes waiting at home!
BALLS – No need to stuff your bag with golf balls – most of you know roughly how many you need to get you through an average round of golf, so take that number plus four. If it’s a really hard course, you may want a few extra, but you can always restock at the turn if necessary. If you’re a fairly new golfer, a dozen balls should be enough and if it’s not, consider sitting out some of the more treacherous shots on the course.
TEES – If you use more than one height or any specialty tees, remember to stock your bag before you play. Keep in mind the number of holes you’ll be playing – no need to carry 50 tees if you’re walking.
BALL MARKER (for putting) – It’s easy to get to the first green without a ball marker. Keep one or two in your pocket and a few extras in your bag. If you use a visor clip, remember to put it on the visor or hat of the day.
GOLF GLOVE – I like to keep at least one extra in case I accidentally flush it down the toilet. (I’m one of those people who puts my glove in the back of my shorts when I putt… and sometimes I forget it’s there!)
GOLF TOWEL
HAT OR VISOR
SUNGLASSES – Even if you don’t like to play in them, wearing them between shots is recommended.
DISTANCE FINDER – SkyCaddie, Golf Logix, Laser Rangefinder. Charge it up before you play and make sure you’ve downloaded the course(s) if necessary. If you use a rangefinder, you might want to keep an extra battery and a small screwdriver on hand as well.
USGA RULES OF GOLF BOOK – It’s a good idea to read this sometime before you play and to learn how to find the information you need quickly.
SUNSCREEN & LIP BALM w/SUNSCREEN – For reapplying on the golf course, it’s nice to have hands-free sunscreen (spray or other) so you don’t make your grips slippery or sticky.
SNACK – Something low-fat with protein is always a good bet.
WATER BOTTLE

OTHER USEFUL GOLF GEAR

SCORECARD & PENCIL – Don’t you hate it when you get to the end of the first hole and you don’t have a scorecard?
YARDAGE BOOK – If you have one for the course you are playing.
PERMANENT FELT-TIP MARKER – I like to put my mark (a line on each side of the brand name) on my golf balls before I put them into my bag.
CLUB CLEANER – A wet towel or wire brush so you don’t end up wiping your clubface on your shorts! Grass stains and mud are hard to get out!
BALL RETRIEVER – Just in case one of your playing partners hits into a water hazard.
VALUABLES POUCH – If you take off your watch, rings or have other valuables, you’ll want to have some place to keep them together in your bag.
INSECT REPELLANT
FIRST AID (YES, I’M SERIOUS) – Ibuprofen, aspirin, sting stick, meat tenderizer for fire ant bites (make into a paste with water), and anything you might need to have handy.

WEATHER GEAR

UMBRELLA – Check the hourly forecast before you haul your rain gear around.
RAIN SUIT & WATER PROOF HAT – A regular hat will do if it’s not a downpour, but you’ll definitely want something to keep the rain out of your eyes or off your glasses.
EXTRA TOWEL – At least one so you can keep your hands and grips dry.
RAIN GLOVES – If you’re so inclined…
CLUB COVER FOR RAIN – A plastic bag will do if you don’t have a fitted cover.
WINDSHIELD – If the course you are playing doesn’t have them and it’s a cold day, they are really nice to have.
HAND WARMERS – If you play when it’s cold, keep one of these in your pocket. Just remember not to put your ball in that pocket if your golfing friends are sticklers for the rules.

WHEN YOUR ARE FINISHED PLAYING

GET EVERYTHING OUT OF THE CART – Check all the nooks and crannies for valuables.
COUNT YOUR CLUBS – Make sure you have as many as when you began!
PUT YOUR CLUBS AWAY – For safe-keeping while you’re at the 19th hole.

OTHER TIPS

CELL PHONE – Turn the ringer off before you start (some clubs won’t allow their use in the clubhouse or even on the property), but it’s nice to have one for cart problems or for emergencies.
FILL OR REPLACE DIVOTS? – If you’re at a course you’ve never played before, find out if you replace divots or just fill with sand. It all depends on the type of grass.
COURSE MARKINGS – Are there 150 markers? Are the sprinkler heads marked? Are all measurements to the middle of the green? How are pin placements indicated? In the U.S., measurements are in yards, other places are in meters. (150 yards = 137 meters and 150 meters = 164 yards – about a 10% difference)
CHECK THE WEBSITE – For additional information about the course, including hole layout, yardages, course rating, slope and more.
CONSIDER TAKING A CAMERA – If you’re vacationing or playing a once-in-a-lifetime course, make sure you have your camera along. You don’t need to snap photos all day long at the expense of your game, but capture a few select stunning views!

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What to take to the Beach

Vacation Packing Checklist Pro — Thu, 28 May 2009 13:19:00 +0000

Living close to the beach is a real treat. We happen to live 20 minutes from one of the best beaches in the world and yet we forget to take advantage of it. People travel from from all over the world and pay a pretty penny to stay on or near the beach that is only 10 miles away from wear I live and work.

So this summer with our travel schedule a little lighter than usual, we’ve decided to make use of this nearby paradise and take one day mini vacations throughout the summer. Just like packing for any other trip, we’ll need to come up with a checklist for what to take to the beach and as soon as we’ve got it and tested it, we’ll post our beach packing checklist right here. If you have any suggestions, please feel free to share.

We’d also love to hear about any mini vacations you’ve found to take right in your own back yard.

Update June 8, 2009
Here’s the Beach Vacation Packing checklist!

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Gear for Hiking

Vacation Packing Checklist Pro — Thu, 28 May 2009 13:05:19 +0000

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Experienced hikers all know about the Ten Essentials… it’s a list of the bare minimum gear for hiking that you must have, whether a day trip or a longer trek.

According to “Mountaineering: The Freedom of the Hills^“1, the ten essentials are:

1. Navigation
2. Sun protection
3. Insulation (extra clothing)
4. Illumination
5. First-aid supplies
6. Fire
7. Repair kit and tools
8. Nutrition (extra food)
9. Hydration (extra water)
10. Emergency shelter

If your vacation this summer is going to include camping and hiking, you may want to print and even laminate this checklist and put it in your backpack. There are many great resources with detailed information about this list and many other recommendations for safe hiking. Be sure to do some homework before you hit the road.

1 The Mountaineers (2003). Mountaineering: The Freedom of the Hills, 7th edition, pages 35-39, (2003)

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Camping Supplies List

Vacation Packing Checklist Pro — Wed, 27 May 2009 16:44:21 +0000

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If you’ve ever been on a camping vacation, you already know how many little details you need to remember when you are packing for the trip. I can’t think of any vacation packing checklist that is longer than my camping supplies list. Depending on how far your campsite is from civilization, you can find yourself in a real bind if you’ve forgotten any gear. At a campground, the camp store may have the supplies you need, but you will pay extra for the convenience.

We’ve been brainstorming to try to create comprehensive camping checklist and have already come up with 192 items that might be used on a camping trip. We’re quite sure that we have not remembered everything that you will need for your camping vacation, but hope that this list will give you a good start. You can download our camping checklist as an Excel file, a Word document, or just a plain text file. In any of these formats, you will be able to remove the items that you won’t need and add things that we’ve missed or that are specific to you.

If you think of something that is not on the list, please let us know by making a comment on this site, so that we can expand our list. Also, let us know if you have any questions about what the use might be for any particular item on the list.

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Why we’re creating My Vacation Packing Checklist…

Vacation Packing Checklist Pro — Wed, 20 May 2009 21:08:10 +0000

It happens every day. Someone arrives at a vacation destination, ready to relax or ready for an adventure only to discover that something was left behind. If you’re lucky, it will only require a trip to the hotel gift shop, but all too often, it will cost money and time that you didn’t need to spend. The vacation packing checklists that will be provided on this website may not have everything you’ll need for your travels, but they will give you an excellent start and probably remind you of a few things you might have missed. When our readers make suggestions for things we’ve forgotten, we’ll update the list.

We’ll make our travel checklists available in several formats, so that you can download them and make them your own.

Happy Packing!

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