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Universal trip packing list generator
I hate packing for trips. I will put it off until the last possible moment, and even then some. Part of the reason I hate it is that I'm never quite sure exactly what I need to pack.
If you're in the same boat, you might find the Universal Packing List site as interesting as I do. Basically, the site is a very compact user interface that asks you a set of questions about your upcoming trip, ranging from your gender, to whether you will be washing your own clothes, if you wear glasses, and where in the world you'll be traveling to.
Once you've completed the questionnaire, it spits out a very comprehensive list of things to pack, as well as a to-do list to take care of before you leave. When I say the list is comprehensive, that's a bit of an understatement. For a hypothetical 3 day trip with my kids, here are just the headings it came up with:

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