AI Prompt for Packing & Travel Docs
Generate a custom packing list for your trip based on destination, season, activities, and trip length — no generic lists.
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=== INPUTS ===
Destination: {{DESTINATION}}
Trip Length: {{DAYS}}
Season and Weather Forecast: {{WEATHER}}
Activities Planned: {{ACTIVITIES}}
Accommodation Type: {{ACCOMMODATION}}
Laundry Access: {{LAUNDRY}}
Luggage: {{LUGGAGE}}
My Style: {{STYLE}}
Special Conditions: {{SPECIAL}}
=== PACKING PHILOSOPHY ===
- Pack for 7 days max, do laundry
- Every item should have 2+ uses
- Layers > bulky items
- Neutrals mix and match
- One "nice" outfit covers most occasions
=== CLOTHING ===
Based on the trip details:
**Tops**
- [Quantity] basic t-shirts (moisture-wicking if active)
- [Quantity] long-sleeve
- [Quantity] button-down (can dress up or down)
- [Quantity] layer (light jacket, cardigan, or puffy)
- [Quantity] warmer layer if cold destination
**Bottoms**
- [Quantity] pants (comfortable + versatile)
- [Quantity] shorts (if warm)
- [Quantity] specific activity (hiking pants, swim trunks)
**Underwear and socks**
- [Quantity + specific type for activities]
**One "nice" outfit**
- For: nice dinners, cultural sites, unexpected invitations
- Item description
**Sleepwear**
- [Quantity]
**Shoes**
- [Primary walking/active shoe]
- [Nice pair for dinner if needed]
- [Flip flops / sandals]
- Total: 2-3 pairs max
**Accessories**
- Hat, sunglasses, scarf, etc.
=== TOILETRIES (TSA-compliant) ===
- Toothbrush + travel toothpaste
- Deodorant
- Shampoo / conditioner (buy at destination for long trips)
- Body wash / soap
- Face care (skincare essentials)
- Sunscreen (SPF 30+)
- Insect repellent (if needed)
- Hand sanitizer
- Feminine products
- Contact lens supplies + glasses backup
- Razor
- Small first aid kit
=== MEDICATIONS ===
- Prescription meds (in original bottles + prescription copy)
- Pain reliever (ibuprofen, acetaminophen)
- Allergy meds
- Anti-diarrhea (Imodium)
- Rehydration salts
- Bandaids
- Blister care
- Motion sickness meds
- Any destination-specific (malaria meds, altitude meds)
=== TECH ===
- Phone + charger
- Power bank (critical)
- Laptop/tablet (only if truly needed)
- Camera (only if dedicated)
- Universal adapter (check specific plug type for destination)
- Headphones
- Kindle / books
- Phone mount, cables
=== DOCUMENTS ===
- Passport (with 6+ months validity)
- Visa (if required)
- Flight tickets (printed + digital)
- Hotel confirmations
- Travel insurance
- Emergency contacts
- Credit cards (2 minimum, different networks)
- Cash (some in local currency)
- ID card
- Driver's license (international if driving)
- Vaccine records if required
=== MISC ===
- Day pack / foldable daypack
- Reusable water bottle
- Laundry detergent sheets (for sink washing)
- Packing cubes (highly recommended)
- Ziplock bags
- Small lock (for hostels or luggage)
=== DESTINATION-SPECIFIC ADDITIONS ===
Based on where I'm going:
- [Specific items for this destination]
- [Cultural considerations — modest clothing for temples, scarves, etc.]
- [Weather-specific items]
=== WHAT NOT TO PACK ===
- Jeans (heavy, slow to dry, versatile but overrated)
- Hair dryer (most hotels have one)
- Too many shoes
- Bulky towels (most hotels provide)
- "Just in case" items
- Full bottles of toiletries
=== PACKING STRATEGY ===
- Roll clothes to save space
- Use packing cubes
- Heavy items at bottom of bag
- Carry-on has essentials (meds, docs, one change of clothes)
- Weigh before airport
=== BAG WEIGHT CHECK ===
Estimated total weight: [X] pounds
Carry-on limit: [typical 15-22 lbs]
Checked bag limit: [typical 50 lbs]
=== OUTPUT ===
Complete custom packing list + destination additions + what-not-to-pack + strategy.Replace the bracketed placeholders with your own context before running the prompt:
[Quantity]— fill in your specific quantity.[Quantity + specific type for activities]— fill in your specific quantity + specific type for activities.[Primary walking/active shoe]— fill in your specific primary walking/active shoe.[Nice pair for dinner if needed]— fill in your specific nice pair for dinner if needed.[Flip flops / sandals]— fill in your specific flip flops / sandals.[Specific items for this destination]— fill in your specific specific items for this destination.[Weather-specific items]— fill in your specific weather-specific items.[typical 15-22 lbs]— fill in your specific typical 15-22 lbs.