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I made a spreadsheet with packing lists by length of trip because otherwise I am absolutely the guy who shows up for a one-night weekend getaway with nine pairs of underwear, no socks, no deodorant, no chapstick, two winter coats, hiking boots, a swimsuit, snowshoes, various medical braces in case my wrists start inexplicably acting up, no hairbrush, extra glasses, a brand new and unopened thing of dental floss, no toothbrush, and a sextant and astrolabe. I highly recommend the spreadsheet approach! I literally have the "but don't I NEED that second winter coat in Cabo San Lucas???" internal debate every single time but the fact that Past Self went to all the trouble of making this beautiful and authoritative spreadsheet is usually fairly convincing

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This is why my handbag weighs 5.5 pounds

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How very helpful! And just in time, 'cuz I got one planned this weekend!

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