Yep, always do a list.
I have spreadsheet.
columns are marked.
Items................ have........... to buy.................. packed................comments
Usually end up with 4 pages as I do one for camp equip, one fishing equip, one personal gear ( clothes etc ) and one for food........ no need to list grog
Then there is the other list if taking the boat.
The other list is some essentials....... camp permits, beach permits, tide times, emergency numbers etc etc etc
Oh and then if going inland....... 4 x 4 recovery list.
mmmmmmmmmm way too much paperwork
LP