Using ChatGPT to Create a Packing List for Lapland

While planning a recent trip to Lapland, Finland I was curious to see if ChatGPT could put together a useful packing list. I was starting to feel overwhelmed and I've never traveled to somewhere as cold as Lapland so I wanted to take advantage of any resources I could. After concluding the trip I was surprised at how good the list actually ended up being for what I actually ended up needing. Read below to see the prompt that I used and then list that was created for me. 

Prompt

Here was the prompt I entered into ChatGPT to generate my packing list (this is customized for my inexperience traveling to colder climates and the length of my trip): 

"Can you help me put together a packing list for a first time trip to Lapland. I live in Florida and don’t have experience with extreme cold temperatures "

After putting together an initial list it asked me to clarify the activities I would be doing and the exact dates I would be there to help tweak the list: 

"We are going December x - y and will be doing sled dog tour and northern lights tour (prefer packing light if possible)"

List

Clothing

• 3 Base Layer Tops
• 2-3 Base Layer Leggings
• 1 Fleece Jacket
• 1 Wool / Synthetic Sweater
• 1 Winter Parka
• 1 Snow Pant
• 1 Insulated Boot
• 3-4 Wool Socks
• Slippers
• Indoor Clothes (2 tops and 2 bottoms)
• Pajamas
• Underwear

Accessories

• Beanie
• Neck Gaiter
• Balaclava
• Warm Gloves
• Glove Liners
• Sunglasses

​Extras

• Hand Warmers
• Power Bank
• Moisturizer / Lip Balm
• Travel Adapter
• Daypack
• Swimsuit

How Close Was it?

Overall, this list was pretty spot on. My anxiety got the better of me and I ended up overpacking by quite a bit, but if I had followed this list I would have been just fine and been able to travel carry on only.