Here is an example personal packing list from Chris — ignore the MEZ video screen stuff and you might find some helpful pointers. Note there are 4 sheets/tabs in this spreadsheet: “nonfood” “dryfood” “freshfood” and “batteries:”
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1RrfFW1tfg-Bevs15KG780GdSkAu3oWMikddyUyJRw2s/edit?usp=sharing
Here is a Burning Man Packing List that was linked from the Jack Rabbit Speaks BM email. This spreadsheet has MANY sheets/tabs and each item listed has an explanation for “why:”