ducky530 Posted November 17, 2013 #176 Share Posted November 17, 2013 I have found my people! :D I use packing spreadsheets for EVERY trip, business and pleasure. For my non-cruise trips, I have my spreadsheet broken down by day and then day clothes and evening clothes for dressing down. The columns are: bottoms (slacks, dockers, capris, jeans,shorts), top #1 (blouse, shortsleeve, tank), top #2 (cardigans or blazer), Socks, Shoes and then the final column is jewelry. The row is the day. If I have two outfits (work for day and dress down for evening) then I use two rows for the day. For cruises, the spreadsheet is more complex! For this spreadsheet, the columns are days and I note whether it's a sea day or docked/excursion. The rows are Morning, Afternoon and Evening. In each cell Day 1/Morning, Day 1/Afternoon, etc, I put in my clothes for that time. If it's a docked day, the morning and afternoon are merged and usually the same thing. I include all the clothes, shoes and jewelry in the cell. They are color coded too - blue are sea days and some shade of pale orange are docked days. That's the first page! :eek: The second page in the spreadsheet is a list per type - Tops as one column, Bottoms, Shoes, Jewelry, etc. I copy over from page 1 to page 2 and use page 2 as a packing list. Once I have page 2, I start washing clothes and putting them when clean in a guest room - folded on the bed or hanging in the closet. Oh, and at the bottom of the first sheet are the things I take on EVERY trip. Undies, bras, nightie, brush, comb, makeup, etc. This is especially good for phone cords, folding hamper and all the the little things that are a pain to forget at home. I have shared my spreadsheet with many of my fellow cruisers, some appreciate my er...attention to detail...while others think I'm nuts (but a well packed and organized nut). Overpacking is not an issue and I always feel relaxed that I haven't forgotten anything. If anyone wants a copy, I'm happy to share! Pam Pam, I know you posted this awhile ago..... But If you wouldn't mind I would LOVE a copy of your packing spread sheet .......we leave in 49 days for a seven day on the AOS...and would like to share it with a first time cruiser as well. Thanks Mary (weweremarriedin1992@gmail.com) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jiminy1955 Posted November 22, 2013 #177 Share Posted November 22, 2013 DH's List____9_ T shirts ___7__ Shorts ___5__ Pants ___9__ Underwear / Undershirts __3___ Pajamas __2__ Formal Shirts / Dressy Pants ___2__ Belts - Ties ___7__ Dress socks & everyday ___1__ Suit ___2__ Cufflinks/studs ___1__ Evening dress shoes ___1__ Exercise/walking ___3__ Swim suits / Swim suit tees / Sandals My List ___9__ Tops ___7__ Capris / pants ____5_ Bras (include strapless) ___9__ Panties __3___ gown/pajamas - robe __2___ Formal Gowns ___?__ Pantyhose ___3__ Socks ___3__ Swim suits / Swim Cover ups ___1__ Jacket sweater ___3__ Shoes / Sandals ___1__ Evening dress shoes ___2__ Purses (day and evening) ___?__ Jewelry / Watch _____ raincoat / Jacket _____ Toothbrushes / Toothpaste / Dental floss _____ Deodorant _____ Shaver - Razor w/extra blades _____ Bath soap _____ Shampoo / Conditioner _____ Bathroom Spray _____ Curlers / Hair spray / Mousse / Hair items (bobby pins' date=' scrunchies) Combs -- Brushes _____ Baby Powder _____ Cosmetics _____ Perfumes / After-shave _____ Medicine / Vitamins _____ Headache meds _____ Antihistamine / Tums / Pepto Bismol / Band-Aids _____ Neosporin or bactine / Antibiotic cream / Tweezers / Anti-bacterial hand wash _____ Small scissors / Q-Tips _____ Alcohol prep-pads _____ Nail polishes / Polish removers _____ Sewing kit (w/safety pins) _____ 2 Highlighters / Bingo Dapper _____ Snorkel equipment _____ Suntan Lotion _____ Sheet _____ Tissues / Lip balm _____ Sunglasses _____ Beach Bag / Beach Hats _____ Beach shoes _____ Floats * Pump _____ Cooler / cooler bottles _____ Moist baby wipes / Zip Lock Bags _____ House keys _____ Reading Glasses _____ Passports _____ Cruise Documents _____ Medical Info _____ Cash _____ Cell phone _____ Cruise Activity List _____ Goodies…breath mints _____ Wine opener / 2 Bottles of Wine _____ Camera / Extra Camera Memory Cards & Batteries _____ Airline Itinerary Tickets /Hotel Itinerary I don't know how you do it girls, who pack in one or two suitcases... I give you credit. It would be a miracle if I could get all of the above in two . :o:cool:[/quote'] I'm curious about one thing. Why do you pack a sheet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LadyDivot Posted November 26, 2013 #178 Share Posted November 26, 2013 All, My apologies for not responding sooner! :eek: I was cruising using my spreadsheets! :p I'm happy to repost the sheets if you can't get them, but post #94 in this thread has the original posting. I'm going on a two-weeker in February so that will definitely put these suckers to the test! If you can't get them or download them, I'll repost. Feel free to make edits or suggestions. Enjoy! Let us all know how it goes! Pam Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harris.margaret9 Posted November 28, 2013 #179 Share Posted November 28, 2013 I never use spreadsheet to plan my outfit packing but it seems to be the best idea i can implement on my next clothes planning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Palmetto Lady Posted December 3, 2013 #180 Share Posted December 3, 2013 Found an interesting quote :D ~ Wish I could be one of those who have no problem wearing things twice. (would save on packing) Me' date=' if I wear anything for any length of time, half hr, couple of hours, a day... it goes right into the hamper to be washed. Can't put on something that hasn't been cleaned. :o That's the ocd in me.[/quote'] I hope you realize that is not good for your clothes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nelie Posted December 15, 2013 #181 Share Posted December 15, 2013 Take a deep breath take a deep breath. It’s okay. I AM NOT A FREAK. There are others out there like me. My first packing experience was a disaster. I was 11 my little sister was 8 and for some reason my mu expected us to pack out own bags for a week long trip to the Murray river. Do you know those red, white and blue stripe bags you can buy for like 2 bucks from a cheap shop. They usually come in three sizes. Small, 6 bottles of wine size. Medium, 8 year old sister size and large couple of pillows and bedding size. Yeah did you pick upon the on the little sister part. My mum kept yelling at us to go get packed but we were to busy playing around. So I told my sister to get inside the bag ill zip it up and then you yell out “I’m packed” cause technically she was. Well after being inside the bag for a few seconds she got scared and wanted to get out. So I unzipped the bag just as she lifted her head. Her hair got stuck in the zipper! We started screaming mum and big sister came in and were trying to open the bag but it was stuck. Mum looks at me and in a voice resembling every evil queen from Disney movies. “If she dies it’s your fault.” My big sis went and grabbed the scissors and went to cut the bag but mum was like no don’t ruin the bag cut her hair. : o. In the end we cut a bit of both in order to get my sister out alive. My mum then stitched up the plastic bag and guess who had to use it for the suitcase yep, me. Since then I have always had a packing list and my little sister isn’t on it. I remember making one for a school camp. We had clothes for best and then really casual clothes but nothing in between that were suitable for camp. I brought the list to school to ask my friends what they were packing and received ridicule. It might have something to do with having written on my list pink spotted underwear, blue striped underwear. I am a really fussy person. Seems in socks, gussets in underwear and tags really annoyed me. I tend to buy clothes for a trip. Again I have lots of home clothes or dressy clothes but not alot of day to day for holidaying in. I’ll wear the items a few items to make sure the clothes feel and look right. Figure out if I need to wear a singlet/tank under a shirt or a white or black bra or underpants. I then remove sticked on clothing tags and then put the clothes in another room or spare cupboard. I am worried ill stain or ruin them before the trip. I end up wearing a real mismatch of clothes leading up to the trip as all my stuff I love wearing is in “cruise quarantine” lol As soon as I book my trip I start writing lists. In case I need to buy stuff. I've always worn my clothes twice more if I only wear them for a few hours. If it passes the S&S test then I can wear it again. ( Sight and Sniff test) I also wash things in the sink or shower. Undies, socks, thin t shirts. Although I usually bring alot of undies but I find I often shower more on a holiday. I normally shower in the morning but then on holiday ill shower again in the afternoon before dinner after a day full of touring. I don’t follow the 3 main colours thing as many do. I just make sure that 1 item will matched with another. IE 2 shorts, 2 shirts I can switch the tops between the bottoms. I apply this to both casual and dressy. Or sometimes ill wear a top once at night for dinner but then wear the top again during the day for with causal shorts. I usually just hand write my list but basically in a similar way some of you have done your spread sheets. I usually go over my itinerary and write down each day and if there is any specific requirements. IE if we were visiting a national park that day I’d then write down sneakers and plan my clothes around that. I work on my lists for months. I usually pack a few weeks before. I take out all my clothes and put them on my bed. I then try on each outfit to make sure it works. I then pack. Take stuff out. Then like the day before I stuff more stuff back in. In the end I find with my lists I never forget anything. I also don’t over pack, well to much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shak Posted December 25, 2013 #182 Share Posted December 25, 2013 For those that like to make lists of each day outfits this app allows you do just that. Shak http://apptifica.com/stow/#stow-1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AmandaBlue Posted January 3, 2014 #183 Share Posted January 3, 2014 I love spreadsheets and making lists. So this is perfect for me. I already had a spreadsheet for what I am packing, but didn't even think to make one for each day. DOH! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Froufie Posted January 3, 2014 #184 Share Posted January 3, 2014 For those that like to make lists of each day outfits this app allows you do just that. Shak http://apptifica.com/stow/#stow-1 I just got that app on my ipad the other day - started on some 'packing list' thing - but didn't realize you could do this as well? Hmmm - may need to take another look! Thanks :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shak Posted January 3, 2014 #185 Share Posted January 3, 2014 (edited) I just got that app on my ipad the other day - started on some 'packing list' thing - but didn't realize you could do this as well? Hmmm - may need to take another look! Thanks :) This app is pretty flexible. When you enter the dates of your trip the packing list will list exercise outfits, outfits, and underwear for each day of your trip. You have to manually type in what you are wearing though. You can also change the names of the daily planner clothing or delete them. Also after entering the date the app will tell you how many days are left before leaving for that trip. Also if you choose the suggested packing list for a cruise it will include 2 Formal days. My cruise is for 7 days so I am not sure if 3 Formal Days would be added for longer cruises. There may be a way to add a Formal Day if not. Shak Edited January 3, 2014 by Shak Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LuckyDogsV&E Posted January 6, 2014 #186 Share Posted January 6, 2014 It sounds wonderful but I have an android and it is not available there. I checked. Vie Sent from my Nexus 7 using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Froufie Posted January 12, 2014 #187 Share Posted January 12, 2014 This app is pretty flexible. When you enter the dates of your trip the packing list will list exercise outfits, outfits, and underwear for each day of your trip. You have to manually type in what you are wearing though. You can also change the names of the daily planner clothing or delete them. Also after entering the date the app will tell you how many days are left before leaving for that trip. Also if you choose the suggested packing list for a cruise it will include 2 Formal days. My cruise is for 7 days so I am not sure if 3 Formal Days would be added for longer cruises. There may be a way to add a Formal Day if not. Shak may be doing something wrong? can't find the option for picking outfits for specific days? I did pick the 'cruise' list' and am working with that as a packing list - but how do I find the 'days' so i can enter specific items for each day? Any help greatly appreciated! thanks:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shak Posted January 12, 2014 #188 Share Posted January 12, 2014 may be doing something wrong? can't find the option for picking outfits for specific days? I did pick the 'cruise' list' and am working with that as a packing list - but how do I find the 'days' so i can enter specific items for each day? Any help greatly appreciated! thanks:) After you select the type of trip from the templates you will be asked to enter the dates (don't choose Laundry) and after I finish I get for a 7 day cruise Exercise, Outfits, and Underwear for each day as well as 2 Formal incorporated into the packing list. You can change the name or delete these if you like. You have to type in what you are wearing for each day. Shak Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jiminy1955 Posted January 12, 2014 #189 Share Posted January 12, 2014 After you select the type of trip from the templates you will be asked to enter the dates (don't choose Laundry) and after I finish I get for a 7 day cruise Exercise, Outfits, and Underwear for each day as well as 2 Formal incorporated into the packing list. You can change the name or delete these if you like. You have to type in what you are wearing for each day. Shak Would you please give the name of the App again? :o Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
margeecruiser Posted January 12, 2014 #190 Share Posted January 12, 2014 Hi. I got this packing app and started putting my info in it, but when I printed it, only the heading (formal, outfit, etc.) showed up, not the details I put in (purple formal, etc). Is this the way it is supposed to print? Margee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AmandaBlue Posted January 23, 2014 #191 Share Posted January 23, 2014 I put together my spreadsheet! :D I have all my clothing listed by day as well as in a packing list. I only need to buy another pair of shorts (not enough) and some sandals (old ones NEED to be replaced). I already bought my formal dresses. Everything else is already in my closet. BTW - my cruise is a little less than 4 months off. I am a serious planner. LOL! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LadyDivot Posted January 24, 2014 #192 Share Posted January 24, 2014 Amanda - blue ribbon for being on it so quickly! Once you spreadsheet, you never go back! I'm so glad it worked for you!! One of the things that helps me post-spreadsheet, closer to the trip, is that once I wash items on the spreadsheet, I put them in my spare bedroom. I check it off the spreadsheet when it goes in the bedroom. Then I check items off the spreadsheet again when it goes in the suitcase. I know, I know, I've got a problem, but it really helps to not forget stuff. I've got a severe overpacker inside me dying to get out and this is how I keep her at bay! Enjoy! :D:D:D Pam Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hi2you Posted January 25, 2014 #193 Share Posted January 25, 2014 I need to know what I am taking with me day by day on a cruise. I found it so funny that your chart is almost identical to mine. I too, mark, what I will wear on each day, depending on what I will be doing that day, with allowance for change of course. After all, as ladies we can change our minds as often as we like. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StudentoftheWorld Posted February 5, 2014 #194 Share Posted February 5, 2014 For those that like to make lists of each day outfits this app allows you do just that. Shak http://apptifica.com/stow/#stow-1 For those looking for the Stow app mentioned above, it's no longer available. :( On another note, I've gained some valuable insights from the many posters. I'm thinking of doing a trial run today using what I've learned. Our next trip is a 14-night Iceland & Fjords cruise in July, but we'll be starting with 6-nights in Paris. I know layers will be key. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shak Posted February 5, 2014 #195 Share Posted February 5, 2014 For those looking for the Stow app mentioned above, it's no longer available. :( On another note, I've gained some valuable insights from the many posters. I'm thinking of doing a trial run today using what I've learned. Our next trip is a 14-night Iceland & Fjords cruise in July, but we'll be starting with 6-nights in Paris. I know layers will be key. Thanks for the update. The developer wrote an open letter to Stow users stating that he was accepting a job at a travel app developer and he is not going to sell the rights to the app but will no long be supporting it after this year. Too bad it had a lot of promise. Shak Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nigella Posted February 6, 2014 #196 Share Posted February 6, 2014 For those looking for the Stow app mentioned above, it's no longer available. :( Thanks for letting us know about the app. I've turned myself upside down for the last couple of days trying to search for it. Now I know it's not me that's going crazy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparkles87 Posted February 6, 2014 #197 Share Posted February 6, 2014 I'm so glad i'm not the only one!:D I have a spreadsheet with multiple tabs on it for all my cruise/holiday planning. Tabs 1, 2 & 3 are for finances and budgeting including payment schemes, foreign currencies and expected expenditure :) Tab 4 is my day to day outfit planner. What I will wear each day and evening. I also include what that day is i.e.. day at sea, embarkation or port day. Tab 5 is the clothed packing check-list. (also every item of my clothing i have unconciously named so i know which top or dress im talking about i.e. cobalt dip hem dress or yellow pattern maxi dress) :rolleyes: Tab 6 is my toiletries and miscellaneous items packing list. Tab 7 is my travel itinerary planner. Flight details, port details, info on excursions, what might be happening that day. Tab 8 is my info tab. Its full of interesting little tips that i find on here and other little websites about my ship, ports etc. Tab 8 is my shopping list of what I need to get. I'm a crazy planner but I find it oddly therapeutic planning my holidays :) If i'm really struggling with outfit choice then i try everything on and take pictures in order to better visualise what i want to take. I also like to do a lots of research on ports of call so i can better figure out what to wear. I find that planning helps so that when you look at everything you can see where outfits can be double up to use on other days etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eamcclen Posted February 6, 2014 #198 Share Posted February 6, 2014 I'm so glad i'm not the only one!:D I have a spreadsheet with multiple tabs on it for all my cruise/holiday planning. Tabs 1, 2 & 3 are for finances and budgeting including payment schemes, foreign currencies and expected expenditure :) Tab 4 is my day to day outfit planner. What I will wear each day and evening. I also include what that day is i.e.. day at sea, embarkation or port day. Tab 5 is the clothed packing check-list. (also every item of my clothing i have unconciously named so i know which top or dress im talking about i.e. cobalt dip hem dress or yellow pattern maxi dress) :rolleyes: Tab 6 is my toiletries and miscellaneous items packing list. Tab 7 is my travel itinerary planner. Flight details, port details, info on excursions, what might be happening that day. Tab 8 is my info tab. Its full of interesting little tips that i find on here and other little websites about my ship, ports etc. Tab 8 is my shopping list of what I need to get. I'm a crazy planner but I find it oddly therapeutic planning my holidays :) If i'm really struggling with outfit choice then i try everything on and take pictures in order to better visualise what i want to take. I also like to do a lots of research on ports of call so i can better figure out what to wear. I find that planning helps so that when you look at everything you can see where outfits can be double up to use on other days etc. Would you be willing to share your spreadsheet or a photo of it? Sounds exactly what I'm looking for. :) Sent using the Cruise Critic forums app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jiminy1955 Posted February 6, 2014 #199 Share Posted February 6, 2014 Would you be willing to share your spreadsheet or a photo of it? Sounds exactly what I'm looking for. :) Sent using the Cruise Critic forums app I would like that as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H20mac3 Posted February 8, 2014 #200 Share Posted February 8, 2014 I have so found my people! I love my spread sheets for travel! I am a serious panic "What if I need this?" over packer! Years ago (before fees) I was a chaperone for a high school band trip to Hawaii (8 days) and when my bag came down the baggage carousel it had a big orange "heavy" tag on it! I don't think I wore half of what I had packed! So when we went to England, Scotland & Norway I started my spread sheets. Two weeks in one 25" suitcase and a cross body bag. That included gifts for family in Norway. First tab is all the travel info & emergency numbers (borrowed that idea!). Next tab is everything that goes into either the suitcase or carry on. Then shopping lists, to do list, etc. There is a tab where I list the basic piece of clothing (i.e. black pants) at the top of the column and list below it tops & shoes that will go with it. I print off the first tab keep it in my carry on. If I need to make a claim I can send a pdf of everything that was in the suitcase. After reading this thread and others I've already borrowed some fabulous ideas from other posters. We are heading to Alaska on the Regatta in August and I have already started my lists. I keep the spreadsheet in Dropbox so I can access it anywhere. When we were trying to decide between Oceania and Princess I did a cost analysis between the two. Right now I've got a spread sheet going to keep track of excursions and comparing prices between going through the ship and private vendors. The spread sheet for each day's activity/clothing will be on my iPad. I don't do well keeping track of a lot of paper. Did Disneyland for 3 days with girlfriends, spreadsheet, carry on that fit under the seat and a cross body purse. They laughed at my ocd spread sheet and then wanted a copy for themselves. :D My daughter is getting married in early August and yep I'm using a spreadsheet to track expenses, vendors, timeline & to do list. Sparkles87 I like how you think! My name is Carolyn and I'm a spreadsheet junkie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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