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Travel Checklist: an indie build-in-public launch

Dec 27, 2025

I pack late, forget small things, and end up buying them again on the road. So I built a tiny tool that creates a clear packing list from a short trip brief.

This is my build-in-public launch of Travel Checklist: https://pack.ryderlab.work/en

What it does

  • Turn a few trip details into a structured packing list
  • Add context-aware risk tips so you do not miss the important edge cases
  • Save your list locally, no login required

Who it is for

  • Short trips where you want a fast, reliable list
  • People who hate overthinking the basics
  • Anyone who wants a checklist they can actually finish

How it is built (quickly)

  • Next.js App Router + Tailwind for a fast, simple UI
  • Form schema with react-hook-form + zod for safe inputs
  • LLM-backed generation when configured, with a rules-based fallback so it still works offline
  • i18n-ready with next-intl

Why I am shipping it now

I want a tool that is useful on day one, even if it is not perfect yet. I would rather learn from real trips than guess in a doc.

If you try it, tell me what you forgot to pack. That is the best feedback I can get.