Put a packing checklist on your iPhone Home Screen

How to do it

1. Write essentials first

   Create a list note called ‘Packing.’ Add the essentials for your trip, with each item in its own row.

2. Separate last-minute items

   Put items you pack at the last moment near the top, or make a second ‘Before leaving’ note for them.

3. Add the widget

   Select Packing in a medium or large Sticky Widgets Home Screen widget. Check that the most important rows are visible.

4. Check items when they go in the bag

   Use the checklist controls on a supported system as you pack. Open the note for a final full-list review before leaving.

Separate packed items from intended items

Check an item when it is physically in the bag, rather than when you decide to bring it. A checklist is more useful when its marks describe what actually happened.

Write quantities for things that are easy to under-pack. ‘Three pairs of socks’ gives you a clearer check than ‘Clothes.’ Keep the wording short enough to recognize on a widget.

Use a second note for the departure moment

Some tasks are not packing tasks: turn off the lights, take the bins out, or pick up a key. Put them into a short departure checklist if mixing them with clothing makes the list harder to use.

Two separate notes can have two separate widgets. You can also change one widget’s note from Packing to Before leaving when the bag is ready.

Review the list in the app before you go

A compact widget may not display every row in a long packing list. Open the full note for a final review so a row outside the visible area is not mistaken for an empty list.

The example is a starting point, not a complete travel checklist. Adapt it to your destination, documents, and personal requirements. Sticky Widgets does not supply travel advice or automatically generate an itinerary.

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