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Checklist for Traveling with Technology

Have you ever gone out of town with your cell phone and forgotten your charger? Brought your camera but missing the battery - or left the card in your home computer? Missing the cable to connect to high speed and have to buy one because the hotel doesn't supply it? Brought along accessories that you don't use that took up space and added weight?

The answer is to make a checklist and to USE it.  

List all the things you MIGHT want to take:  for me that includes

  • Laptop
  • Air card
  • Internet connection cable
  • Charger
  • Electric plug-in
  • Squid (to expand the number of outlets)
  • Bose earphones for the plane
  • iPhone
  • iPhone charger
  • Konika pocket digital camera
  • Konika battery charger
  • Canon digital camera
  • Canon battery charger
  • Extra media card
  • Media card reader

Save the basic template, then print out a few before every trip. Check off everything when you're packing to go (put a N/A if you've decided not to take something). Use the blank ones for when you're packing for the next leg or returning home. 

Make separate checklists or a longer checklist for things like business cards, itinerary, tickets or boarding pass, drink tickets, passport, reservation confirmations, presentation materials, handouts, etc.

One for clothes and accessories.

What items to you have on your Tech Travel Checklist that I haven't mentioned above?

Sharon Simms, Real Estate Agent selling homes in St. Petersburg, Florida, the Gulf Beaches and the Tampa Bay area.

13 comments • Sharon Simms St Pete FL - CRS CIPS CLHMS RSPS • September 28 2007 04:02PM

Comments

I have a special travel bag that contains the things I need. Any cords, chargers, adapters, etc. are always in there.

 

Posted by Leon Austin, Colorado Springs Mobile Notary (Mobile Notary Services) over 2 years ago

I certainly need to do a better job of this. I am fine with the clothes, but on the tech end I always forget something. Thanks for the list, Sharon.

Jeff

Posted by Jeff Dowler ~ Carlsbad Real Estate ~ 760-840-1360 (RE/MAX Moonlight Beach (CA DRE Lic. # 01490977)) over 2 years ago
I've always made a written list. Its great I check everything that I need. Pack every thing in appropriate bags. Wouldn't you know a bag always stay behind.
Posted by Maria Couto,ABR,CRS-Berkeley Heights & Long Hill Real Estate Specialist (RE/MAX Premier- Home Sales) over 2 years ago
Sharon - I wouldn't know how to go on a trip and not forget something! Great checklist!
Posted by Linda Scanlan (A Fan of AR) over 2 years ago
Sharon - I have made check lists like that since I first went to college - I could not survive without them!
Posted by Bill's Blog - Florida Realty Professional - AHWD (Charles Rutenberg Realty) over 2 years ago
The place to keep a copy of that check list is in the luggage. I have something similar and I put it in the luggage after I unpack from a trip. It is there without thinking about needing the list. I also take pictures of all the contents of everything I pack so if it is lost I have proof of everything in it and in what order.
Posted by San Diego Real Estate Voice authored by William Johnson GRI CRS e-Pro CDPE (RE/MAX Associates) over 2 years ago
and don't forget the plug adapters if you are going on a cruise!  If your ship originates from a foreign country (and most do) there are very few standard outlets.  Usually one in your room and a couple scattered around the ship.  Last fall we did a Mexican cruise and this was a real pain not having one with me.  You can pick them up for less than $20 and it would have made my life much easier.  Great list and great idea about printing it off and checking it twice!
Posted by Dale Chumbley (Prudential NW Properties) over 2 years ago
Very timely post for me Sharon. I'll be heading up to West Point, NY for my 20th reunion next week. I'll be using your checklist to make sure that I don't forget anything. You forgot to put "golf clubs" on your list (I have some hi-tech clubs...).
Posted by Century 21 First Realty over 2 years ago

A checklist makes perfect sense, it is not pleasant arriving at your destination only to discover you left an important tool.

Posted by Jennifer Fivelsdal, Mid-Hudson Valley (JFIVE HOMES REALTY LLC) over 2 years ago
Hi Sharon,
Sounds like a good plan to me.  I try to keep extra batteries and etc. in my computer case.  A list there makes sense.  Thanks.
Posted by Cynthia Tilghman, Realtor® Onslow County NC Home Specialist (Kingsbridge Realty, Inc) over 2 years ago

Leon - that makes things very easy. No need to pack - or unpack.

Jeff - me, too. I need to not just have them, but consistently use them.

Maria - that does present a problem.

Linda - old dogs can learn new tricks

Barbara Jo - you're ahead of the game 

Posted by Sharon Simms St Pete FL - CRS CIPS CLHMS RSPS (ALVA International, Inc.) over 2 years ago

William - that IS a great place to keep the checklist. I've taken photos of the luggage itself, but haven't been organized enough to photograph the contents. Good idea.

Dale - great advice. Most of us wouldn't think about that.

Joe - I doubt that you'd forget your golf clubs, checklist or not.

Jennifer - Right.

Cynthia - it might also be good to write down the various types of batteries needed. 

Posted by Sharon Simms St Pete FL - CRS CIPS CLHMS RSPS (ALVA International, Inc.) over 2 years ago
Love the idea of lists, I once made a list for going on a trip.....but then I forgot the list, so seems that I need a list for my lists.  I'll just put sticky notes up everywhere to remember my list.  :)  great post.
Posted by Stephen Joos & Chris Brubaker- HouseFront (HouseFront) over 2 years ago

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