Stubbytails
Another suggestion, staging area.
When we are packing for a trip, long or short, we have a staging area in the stick where we pile stuff up. As we think of things we want to take and that will not be needed, we put them in the staging area. I begin staging for winters away weeks ahead of time (I usually take research with me, that takes a while to colloct).
Another idea that has worked well, move into the unit a few days before departure. We don't do this in mid winter, but, works well if the weather is mild. As you live in it for a few days before you leave, you will discover you did not pack "X", and you can go retrieve it.
Of course, not having to pack the coffee pot each trip is one of the bestest things. Have one for the rig, one for the stick. Besides when one goes kapoot, you have a ready replacement!
