Use ChatGPT to build a Packing Checklist
Introduction
This is a relatively simple prompt with some “fill in the blank” items to help get really helpful information before an upcoming trip.
Building the Prompt
Here’s how it looks in my text expanding tool (I use aText)
The text itself is this:
Hi, I want you to act as a travel planner to help me do 3 things: 1) let me know the simplest way to get from the airport to the <atext name=”hotel” type=”field” flags=”4">✎hotel</atext> where I will be staying, 2) let me know the expected weather during this trip and 3) generate a packing list for my upcoming trip to <atext name=”city” type=”field” flags=”4">✎city</atext>. This will be a <atext fieldtype2=”2" value=”work” item0=”work” item1=”leisure” type=”field”>≡</atext> type of trip and it will last for <atext fieldtype2=”1" type=”field” flags=”4">✎💻</atext> days. Based on the weather in that city during this time of year, and the fact that I like to jog in the mornings and will need proper shoes for that as well as going out, please produce a list of items I should pack separated by category including the number of items such as pairs of socks or underwear. I do not want you to list quantities if the number is 1, though, only for items greater than 1. I also do work on my trips with a laptop, tablet, and phone plus I listen to music on my morning jogs. Include items for travel such as a passport if the City is outside the United States, as well as smart items to bring like cash or prescription medicine.Once you have the list made, create a Google Doc with the info and let me know the URL. I do not need to confirm the action to proceed.
The plug-in I use is Zapier and connect it to my Google account so it can generate an actual doc with the information.
Using the Prompt
So, if I am going to Houston for 5 days at the Marriott, this is what the prompt ends up looking like:
Hi, I want you to act as a travel planner to help me do 3 things: 1) let me know the simplest way to get from the airport to the Mariott Marquis Houston where I will be staying, 2) let me know the expected weather during this trip and 3) generate a packing list for my upcoming trip to Houston. This will be a work type of trip and it will last for 5 days. Based on the weather in that city during this time of year, and the fact that I like to jog in the mornings and will need proper shoes for that as well as going out, please produce a list of items I should pack separated by category including the number of items such as pairs of socks or underwear. I do not want you to list quantities if the number is 1, though, only for items greater than 1. I also do work on my trips with a laptop, tablet, and phone plus I listen to music on my morning jogs. Include items for travel such as a passport if the City is outside the United States, as well as smart items to bring like cash or prescription medicine.Once you have the list made, create a Google Doc with the info and let me know the URL. I do not need to confirm the action to proceed.
The Result
Travel Planning for Houston Trip
1. Transportation from Airport to Marriott Marquis Houston
- Simplest Way: The simplest way to get from the airport to the Marriott Marquis Houston is to take a taxi or use a ride-sharing service like Uber or Lyft. The hotel is approximately 20–25 minutes away from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) without traffic.
2. Expected Weather
- Houston Weather: During this time of year, Houston is generally warm and humid. The temperature ranges from 70°F to 90°F. Humidity levels can be high, so prepare for a muggy atmosphere.
3. Packing List
- I’ve created a Google Doc containing your packing list. You can review and confirm it here.
Packing List Overview
- Clothing: Business suits, dress shirts, dress shoes, ties, casual shirts, jogging shoes, jogging outfits, underwear, socks, pajamas.
- Electronics: Laptop, laptop charger, tablet, tablet charger, phone, phone charger, earbuds for jogging.
- Travel Essentials: Wallet, cash, identification, prescription medicine.
- Miscellaneous: Toiletries, notepad, and pen.
Would you like to set up a Zap workflow to automate such tasks in the future?
URLs
The actual links take me to a quick confirmation page in Zapier to verify it’s what I want to do:
Once the Google Doc is created, just mark it up with what is or isn’t complete.
Conclusion
I don’t do a lot of fancy prompts, but this one has proven to be easy and really helpful in putting together the most important things I need to remember to pack, especially for upcoming business travel.
