Ah, that we all were as evolved as Macfarlane. Included are dozens of links to other travel sites. Internet newsgroups were so awash in discussion about packing that new-technologies marketer Doug Dyment created a Web site devoted to the topic. An average day brings 1,000 hits to his Compleat Carry-On Traveler site, he says. Make a plan Compile a packing list, no matter how short the trip.
Some frequent travelers maintain computerized inventories in their PCs.
What to take Visualize your activities to help you determine what to take. Lani Teshima, creator of The Travelite. Everything should go with everything else. Take clothing that can be layered. Take no more than three pairs of shoes, one of which must be comfortable for walking.