Comments on: Travel OCD

By: Abbie Mood

Abbie Mood — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 18:39:02 +0000

@Katie – I get very OCD about my passport, too, and have been known to check and re-check A LOT, so you’re not alone
@ Joshy – I feel you on the books – I recently got an eBook reader, which helps, but I still end up taking an extra paperback just to be safe

By: joshywashington

joshywashington — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 22:11:02 +0000

I get all OCD over just going. Just go! get out the door! we will pack when we get there!!!!

Or, when I am packing I OCD over books; will i have enough to read? I haven’t read this, so what if it sucks and i could have brought my favorite book instead!

Or about adventure gear: do i have enough rope? Do i need this magnifying glass (no)? Do i have enough duct tape, how many knives does one guy need? what about headlamps, there is always someone without a head lamp…should i bring two or three?

By: Candice

Candice — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 18:02:25 +0000

dude, i totally thought i had subscribed to your blog, and now am just realizing i haven’t. and now it won’t let me subscribe. stupid universe!!!

i hear ya on the list thing. i currently have post-it lists ALL OVER my desk. it proves fruitless.

By: Katie

Katie — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:15:39 +0000

Ha! i love the tiny bits of OCD we all have. I’m going away on Tuesday for 10months…my boyfriend is already packed…I’ve barely had all my jabs yet!
Very OCD about remembering my passport though. I check it before going to the airport, on the way, twice, at the airport, in the queue for check in, the queue for starbucks, the queue for security, and when im on the plane. Ha..writing it down makes it seem that little bit more mental!

By: Abbie

Abbie — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 22:28:49 +0000

Thanks for the comments, it’s interesting to see what everyone else is a bit OCD about!

Amiee – I love “permanently packed for adventure”

By: Amiee

Amiee — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 22:24:04 +0000

I almost wish I was OCD. Despite all my best efforts I am always half hazardly throwing every together at the last minute and wind up at my destination missing most the necessities. I like to think that my car is permanently packed for adventure when in fact I am just too damn lazy to unpack it.

By: Nancy

Nancy — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 06:02:02 +0000

I definitely have the folder with all of the booking/reservation info organized. I usually back everything in labeled ziploc bags, and I keep multiple lists at any given time.

Does that make me OCD? lol

By: Cathey

Cathey — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 01:06:57 +0000

I have a TON of travel bad habits. The results are usually pretty sad…but funny. I admire your organization too. I *just* got home from DC and I know the bags will sit there for days because I’d much rather lay on the couch and unwind with some hot tea.

My quirkiest habit is keeping everying separated in ziploc bags, not just the liquids. I think I’ve turned into my mother.

By: AdventureRob

AdventureRob — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 22:56:04 +0000

As long as I have my laptop, phone and wallet, I don’t go into panic mode

By: neha

neha — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 20:31:35 +0000

I can’t think right without a list.

I check and recheck all my travel documents up to the point of insanity.

I *need* to be packed at least 24 hours before a major trip.