"i Travel, therefore, i Am"
... and how can you travel without Packing?
-Quinn, 2009

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INTRODUCTION

You too can learn to love packing, as I now do. Having traveled the world for over 20 years, I have come to the understanding that packing well is one of the most important factors in achieving a successful & enjoyable trip. This iPhone App can be your very own personal, dedicated packing assistant. It can help you better manage your travel packing needs & expectations.

PACKING LIST FEATURES:

• CREATE unlimited, 100% user-customizable packing lists
• EDIT your lists however you wish (add, delete, rename or reorder any category, type or item)
• DISCOVER new ideas & suggestions from included sample lists, i.e. typical male, typical female, light & super light
• USE any list (sample or your own) as a template for future lists
• ORGANIZE & MANAGE packing lists & Master Catalog using categories, types & items
• MONITOR a running tally of total items per category, as well as how many of them are checked off (prepared already)
• COLLAPSE categories for less scrolling & better management
• BUILD lists quickly & easily with multi-item selection
• SHOW only items that are packed or unpacked, or show them all
• SORT items by type or item, or by hand yourself
• EDIT item details (number, weight, value & notes)
• TOTAL your list weights & values
• EMAIL your packing lists to family & friends

CATALOG FEATURES:

• CUSTOMIZE the Master Catalog with 100% freedom (add, delete, rename or reorder any category, type or item)
• SELECT from hundreds of items for quick list generation with only minimal typing
• ACCESS an extensive pre-departure TO DO list with over 100 actions
• DEFINE you own categories, types, items & TO DO actions for more customized freedom & control
• RESTORE deleted categories, or even whole catalogs

OTHER KEY FEATURES:

• IMPORT & EXPORT packing lists & Master Catalog (or parts of them) between apps (i.e. Packing to Packing Pro, or vice versa)
• IMPORT & EXPORT content between devices (i.e. iPhone to iPhone, iPod Touch to iPhone, etc.) (*with the help of one of several available free, 3rd-party apps)
• BACKUP your lists and catalogs by exporting the data out of the app
• AUTO-SAVES better protect your work
• REFER to a comprehensive in-app help guide
• UPGRADE to Pro-level Catalog, Features, or Full Combo via in-app purchasing

This flexible, powerful app can help you pack successfully by eliminating waste & redundancy. Let Packing free you from the worries & traditional drudgery of packing, and remember, a happy traveler is one who travels with a light bag. Good luck, and have fun!

If you desire even more customization control over your whole packing experience, a super-sized catalog, twice as many sample lists, & additional, built-in Expert assistance, then consider Packing Pro (in-app upgrade options also available):

PRO BENEFITS (in Packing Pro):

1. Expert list assistant:
   -- "automajically" create lists based on the number of adults (males & females), number of children, number of days, temperature & destination, as well as preferences for food preparation & clothes washing
2. Twice as many sample packing lists (now 8):
   -- including ones for couples, families, business people & campers
3. Customizable design:
   -- includes app-wide themes, packing list layout choices, font choices, & nearly full control of all the colors in the app (check out the screenshots!)
4. Better organization:
   -- easy navigation between the four main sections (Packing, Catalog, Design, Help)
5. Huge Master Catalog:
   -- over 400 new items (total of over 800), including extra items for babies, kids, pets, sports/activities, cooking & religion
6. Smart Search*:
   -- easy & intuitive search function
7. Landscape Orientation Support*:
   -- larger keyboard for more comfortable typing
   

WHAT'S NEW IN VERSION 7.1:

In-app upgrade options have finally been added. Now, you can cheaply and easily upgrade to a Packing Pro-level Master Catalog, Pro-level feature set, or the full Pro-level combo (catalog + features). The Pro-level catalog includes over 400 additional items, while the Pro-level feature set includes an Expert list-generation tool, design customization, easy tab bar navigation, more samples, Smart Search function and landscape orientation support for typing and viewing. (*minimum iPhone OS 3.0 required for in-app purchasing, search & landscape keyboard features)

Besides in-app upgrading, other Packing app-specific improvements include:

EASE OF USE:

• Easier to choose multi-select items (more responsive circle-buttons)
• Better wording & popup guidance for adding new items to packing lists and for in-app purchasing
• Now, 'Reorder List Categories' does just this, without any extra hassle or confusion

LOOK AND FEEL:

• No more overlapping of text and controls when editing
• Better overall layout and text resizing

BUG FIXES:

• Items added to renamed categories will now be placed correctly
• Old categories with new icons will now show correctly in the packing list
• Word-wrap enabled for multi-item selection screens
• Several data-security & orphaned category fixes
• Other minor bugs

WHAT'S NEW IN VERSION 7.0:

MAJOR UPDATE! Now it's a virtually brand new app, but with version 7.0 features and stability! I've given Packing a MAJOR FACELIFT, with new artwork, layout and icons. I've also reorganized and simplified the home and info pages, and improved the general look and work-flow of the entire app. Come see what you're missing!

WHAT'S NEW IN VERSION 6.2:

This update adds number badges to the multi-item/group selection screens (for users of iPhone OS 3.0 and above), as well as a friendly multi-item basket cancelation confirmation check. Also, accidental scrolling has been eliminated on all screens that don't need to scroll.

WHAT'S NEW IN VERSION 6.1:

Several minor modifications were made to improve both the user experience and the overall stability of the app:

• Re-enabled the name editing markers on several pages
• Updated instructions
• Improved titles, layout & editing animation of several pages
• Fixed several minor bugs

WHAT'S NEW IN VERSION 6.0:

This week marks the 1st anniversary of the launch of Packing (version 1.0). My! We've come a long way! FYI, during this period, I also developed a more professional version of Packing called 'Packing Pro'. It features twice as many sample lists, an Expert customized list generation tool, a 25% larger Master Catalog, and a fully customizable user interface (colors, layout, fonts and themes). If you're interested, check it out today!

As for Packing, here are the updates made for version 6.0:

• an easier, error-free way of entering optional weight and value info for each packed item has been developed.
• subunits have been added to the weight attribute of each item. Now, you can more accurately keep track of your luggage's total weight, down to the exact gram or ounce.
• more currency types have been added to help keep track of the total value of your packed items.

Your 5-star iTunes ratings and reviews help keep the updates coming! Thanks for your support.

WHAT'S NEW IN VERSION 5.9:

Lots of behind-the-scenes work was done for this update to improve the smooth and stable operation of the app:

• fixed bug with deleting packing list categories
• fixed bug with deleting exported content
• fixed bug with swipe to delete
• optimized app-wide code for better stability
• Email and website link added to in-app Help page

WHAT'S NEW IN VERSION 5.8:

The table presentations on several screens have been improved.

WHAT'S NEW IN VERSION 5.7:

Several cosmetic improvements were made to improve the app's look and feel.

WHAT'S NEW IN VERSION 5.6:

I have added content to and improved the look and feel of the new Help section. Please email me if you can't find answers to your questions there, or if you have any other comments or suggestions. If you like how this app is constantly being improved, feel free to say so in a (nice) review on the App Store. Keep on Packing!

WHAT'S NEW IN VERSION 5.5:

I have just added an extensive Help area within the app. Just go to the 'info' page (tap the 'i' on the home page) and press the 'Help' button there. These same instructions and FAQ are also located on the 'Support' page of my website: http://www.quinnscape.com/support

WHAT'S NEW IN VERSION 5.4:

Lots of helpful improvements were made with this update:

• swipe to delete now enabled
• pop-up warnings less bothersome
• Types and Items labeled better
• navigation bug fixed

WHAT'S NEW IN VERSION 5.3:

This major update finally supports a feature that a lot of you have been waiting for: MULTI-ITEM ENTRY! Now, you can create or add to a packing list several times faster than before. Add whole categories or types with just a tap. Try it out for yourself!

WHAT'S NEW IN VERSION 5.2:

With this update, you can now view the entire version update history for Packing. Just tap on 'View Updates' in the info screen. It's a great way to see how far we've come since version 1.0!

WHAT'S NEW IN VERSION 5.1:

This update now allows you to restore previously replaced Master Catalogs, or even restore the Master Catalog to its original, default content. You are also now able to permanently delete any packing lists, catalog categories, or replaced Master Catalogs from the 'restore deleted...' and 'restore Master Catalog' pages.

WHAT'S NEW IN VERSION 5.0:

This major upgrade enhances the power of the recently added Import / Export function. Besides in-app copying & out-of-app backup, you can now also do the following:

• copy packing lists & list categories between apps (from Packing to Packing Pro, or vice versa)
• copy catalog categories, or the whole Master Catalog, between Packing & Packing Pro
• copy any of the above between different iPhones / iPod Touches (*with the help of one of several available free, 3rd-party apps)

As you can see, it's easy now to upgrade from Packing to Packing Pro, since you can transfer all of your hard-input data with just a few simple taps. This feature is also useful for sharing lists between members of a family or traveling group, or sharing translated content as well. The iLove Travel Packing family has just gotten a lot more connected!

WHAT'S NEW IN VERSION 4.5:

A new, powerful Import / Export function has been added. With it, you can now do the following:

• copy packing list categories from one packing list to another
• quickly build a modular list from scratch
• backup your lists and catalogs outside of the actual app

WHAT'S NEW IN VERSION 4.4:

The packing list SORT function has been expanded to now include:

• Sort by User
• Sort by Type
• Sort by Item

Feel free to sort by one of the above, while showing items that are packed, unpacked, or both.

WHAT'S NEW IN VERSION 4.3:

• added a SORT function for packed and unpacked items on the popup toolbar on the packing list page
• made the checkmark sound a bit quieter
• increased the size of the "Add new xxx" text on the packing list page

WHAT'S NEW IN VERSION 4.2:

A TOTALS function for the weight and value of packing list items has been added to the toolbar on the packing list page. The weight totals can be very useful for campers, hikers and mountaineers, and equally important for reducing the risk of over-weight and excess baggage charges for frequent fliers. The value totals can be helpful in assessing your losses due to possible lost or stolen luggage.

WHAT'S NEW IN VERSION 4.1:

Optional WEIGHT and VALUE attributes have been added to each item on a packing list to provide you with the flexibility and power to keep even better records on all of your packed items. Also added is a one-time "Version x.x Update" popup, which highlights enhancements made after each new, subsequent update.

WHAT'S NEW IN VERSION 4.0:

This major update has added a pre-trip TO DO list to help you with travel planning as well as packing. Here are the details of this and other improvements made in this update:

• Added a new pre-departure TO DO category, with over 100 listed items
• Added TO DO items onto all of the Sample Lists
• TO DO category items are totally customizable, just like the rest of the Master Catalog. Feel free to add, delete, rename or reorder whatever you want!
• Enabled the title and table text on the packing list page to word wrap to a second line, if necessary, for better readability
• Fixed some minor bugs to improve speed and stability
• Corrected minor alignment problem at bottom of packing list page

Now, Packing is no longer limited to just packing, but pre-travel planning and preparation as well. Enjoy!

WHAT'S NEW IN VERSION 3.8:

I've made two enhancements to help save precious screen real estate and hide items and functions that might not be used very often. Specifically, I have:

• hidden the Packing List page's tool bar. You can reveal and re-hide it by tapping the gear button on the top of the page (where the email button used to be).
• compressed the four lines of sample lists on the Template page to one, drill-down entry

Now, you can more easily concentrate on what's important to you, while still having options to do more whenever you want.

WHAT'S NEW IN VERSION 3.7:

Now, you have the option to add a departure date to the name of each of your saved packing lists for better understanding, organization and management.

WHAT'S NEW IN VERSION 3.6.2:

For this update, I've improved the user experience in several ways to make the overall app easier, faster, and more logical to use. Here are some of the changes: