In this class, we explored Packing Pro, a standout app designed to simplify your travel packing process. With its intuitive interface and customizable features, Packing Pro ensures that preparing for any trip becomes effortless and efficient.

Key Takeaways and Next Steps:

Familiarize yourself with Packing Pro

Download Packing Pro and explore its interface and features.

Use Lists to Save Money and Stress

Make a packing list for every trip so you don’t forget essentials or buy duplicates on vacation. Treat your list as your “memory,” so your brain can focus on the trip, not the details.

Customize for Your Trip and Reuse Templates

Build lists tailored to your destination, dates, and activities. Create templates (e.g., “Beach House,” “Conference,” “Weekend Visit”) and reuse or tweak them for future trips to save time.

Track Weight, Quantity, and Who Carries What

Add item details such as weight, number of items, bag location, and traveler. Use the running totals to avoid overweight luggage and to confirm each person has what they need.

Sort, Filter, and Set Alerts

Sort by priority or category, collapse sections to focus, and filter to show only what’s left to pack. Mark items you still need to buy and set reminders (e.g., two weeks before departure) so orders arrive on time.

Start Early and Explore Sample Lists

Download the free app, browse the built-in sample lists for ideas, and begin building your own when you’re relaxed, not the night before. You can print or share lists with travel companions.

Optional upgrade: The Pro version adds iCloud backup and sharing, expert list assistance, a larger catalog (about 800 items), more sample lists, CSV import/export, and smart search. The free version covers the essentials; upgrade only if those extras help you.