Stuff to Pack

• phone, charger, and any test phones
• outlet converter/transformer (220 to 110)
  • maybe someone else at QO has one he can borrow?
• laptop, charger
• Nikon, charger, 2 batteries, 4 SD cards, SD card reader, USB cord, camera manual
• my backpack (for laptop/camera)
• noise blocking headphones (if have them)
• sleep mask
• business related books to read
• at least one "for fun" book or magazine?
• photocopies of passport, driver's license, social security card ... anything else?
  • one copy in his luggage, one at home
• sunglasses, glasses case
• contacts, solution, case
• regular toiletries
• inhaler
• phone number / address of American Embassy in Finland (in print or saved to phone)
  • also a copy at home
• printed papers with addresses of destinations (for cab drivers, etc.)
• city map, Tampere and Helsinki (just in case)
• extra pair of shoes?
• at least one dressy outfit--slacks
• leather coat
• several fleece pullovers/sweaters
• Dramamine (motion sickness pills)
• Melatonin (for sleep regulation)
• Airborne
• inflatable pillow (for airplane)
• facial wipes (to clean up on airline)
• moisturizer in carry-on
• small toiletries (toothbrush/paste) in carry-on
• tide stick (quick clothing stain fix)
• need a language dictionary? phrasebook?
  • maybe borrow from someone at QO?
• pack at least 1 change of clothes in carry-on
• Finnish / US SIM
• E90, N95, & E70

Gift stuff

• take a US/Texas related gift to Openbit? food related?
• get a soft, wool puppet from Helsinki for mama
• does my wonderful wife want something cool in particular?
  • button for backpack
  • other?
• 1 gift per family? Christmas gift? Food gift? Reindeer jerky?