Version 1.0.0
Review – “That App that practically packs for you!”
App developer: LuuX Software
Website: http://www.luuxsw.nl/en/GetPacked/
Although I think that half the fun of any trip is the planning process, I don’t know anyone who enjoys packing. You’ll always feel like you’ve forgotten something important. For most people they’d rather not risk leaving something important behind, and trying to remember everything can be stressful. Get Packed takes a lot of the stress of having to pack for your vacation.
Having to come up with, and trust, a full packing list can be daunting, but Get Packed actually creates your list for you, and helps you keep track of everything you have actually packed, and have not yet packed, while you are getting ready to go on that business trip, holiday or even camping trip.
When you first launch the App it’ll ask you to enter your country of origin, this will help it create the personalized packing list for just you. There is a series of additional questions that takes only a couple of minutes to fill out and is incredibly detailed.
Once you’ve filled out the information about your trip, where you’re going, what you’ll be doing and how you’ll be traveling, it will create a packing list for you that includes everything you could possibly need in your exact situation. I thought that it was especially thoughtful to think to include the method of transportation you’ll be taking while on your trip. Business travelers will probably have a vehicle, whereas you wouldn’t if you were going on a cruise. This App takes all of that into consideration when creating your personalized packing list. And don’t worry, you can edit the list to add any custom items, or search for specific items within the App’s Database.
Of course it provides you with all of the info about personal items and clothing you’ll need, but some of the more unique categories for your packing list include: To Do before Departure (such as check our passport and visa information), lists for what you will need for your specific modes of transportation. It will also give you a list of helpful tips to do as you leave your house, such as remember to unplug unnecessary appliances, empty your trash bins, or turn down your furnace.
Get Packed will help you stay organized while you are progressing in your packing job, with the to-do lists and the incomplete lists, but another great feature is the option to email yourself your list. This is excellent for making a list for the person you’ll be traveling with and being able to send them the information they’ll need, or if you wanted to carry a paper copy when you go shopping. There’s even a section in the App with other helpful tips, links and sharing options.
I’m certain that people who frequently travel will agree with me when I say that when it comes to packing, you can never be over prepared. So, why don’t you go ahead and download Get Packed so at the very least, you’ll never be under prepared again!
~ChantelleJoy
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