The Trials of Packing

I am becoming obsessed with the fact that I am going to forget something very, very important. Like my proof of yellow fever vaccination sheet. Or my camera. Or underwear. So I've been trying to compile a complete list (I'm a list-maker if you can't tell) I found a great site with some hints, tips, and tricks for packing everything you need. Also, check out OneBag for tips on how to fit it all in.

Clothes and shoes:
Pants, shorts, long-sleeved shirts, short-sleeved shirts, jersey dress, T-shirts to trade, socks, underwear, hat, sarong, belt, swimsuit, rain poncho, headscarf, walking shoes and sandals

Money and vital documents:
Passport, visa, vaccination certificate, airline ticket information, traveler's insurance card, health insurance card, statement of good health from physician, cash, traveler's checks (with receipts), debit card, credit card, driver's license, address book (friends, family, Ghana contacts, embassy info, etc.), photocopies of all important documents, AAA card, map of Ghana, Lonely Planet guidebook & health mini-book, Brandt's Ghana guidebook, and phone card.

Equipment: Backpack, duffel bag, and small luggage bag (carry-on size), plastic baggies, rubber bands, sewing kit, earplugs, sunglasses, writing utensils, candles, cord for hanging clothes, books, and safety pins.

Dining equipment: Swiss Army knife, spoon, fork, bowl, and Nalgene bottle.

Health, hygiene, and toiletries: razor with extra blades, toothbrush, toothpaste, floss, shampoo and conditioner, deodorant, sunblock, insect repellent, anti-malarial pills, antibiotics, contact lenses (in container) and cleaner, extra pair of glasses and case, clotrimazole, hairbrush, first aid kit, ibuprofen, aspirin, pepto, tums, chewing gum, lip balm, mosquto net, vitamins, towel, disposable syringes, lotion, water purifying tablets & neutralizer, dramamine, and benedryhl.

"Electrical" equipment: digital camera with extra storage drives and cable, photo printer & battery, photo paper, extra print cartridges, recharchable batteries, battery charger, alarm clock, adaptor/converter, IPOD and headphones.

Gifts: chocolates and candies, books, play parachute, pictures, and toys for kids (yoyos, etc.).