8 ready-to-use templates inside Zamilist
Zamilist includes eight ways to start a list. They can be edited to fit your plans. These are the templates actually available in the app; the 30 suggestions below are extra ideas for lists you can create yourself, not additional built-in templates.
- 🛒 Groceries: paste several items and group products by store aisle. Use this template.
- 🧳 Travel and packing: passports, chargers, clothing, toiletries and travel essentials. Use this template.
- 🏡 Cabin weekend: meals, supplies and activities for a weekend away. Use this template.
- 🎉 Parties and dinners: starters, drinks, music and things guests can bring. Use this template.
- 🧹 Shared chores: cleaning, recycling, plant care and everyday responsibilities. Use this template.
- 📦 Camping and equipment: chairs, headlamp, mattress, stove and first aid kit. Use this template.
- 🎁 Gift wishlists: a dedicated gift feature with product links, prices and private reservations. Create a gift wishlist.
- ✏️ Custom list: start from a blank list with whatever you need. Start a blank list.
Gift wishlists have their own special features, including private gift reservations. Other templates use Zamilist's regular shopping-list and reusable-checklist tools.
30 more list ideas you can make
These aren't 30 additional built-in templates. Pick a template or start a blank list, then add the tasks and items that make sense to you.
🏠 Home and family
- Saturday cleaning: kitchen, bathroom, floors and laundry.
- Seasonal maintenance: filters, detectors, windows and yard.
- Moving house: boxes, addresses and keys.
- Back-to-school: supplies, clothes and paperwork.
- Freezer inventory: what to use or replenish.
- Pet care: food, appointments and supplies.
✈️ Travel and outings
- Carry-on packing: documents, valuables and essentials close at hand.
- Travel with kids: spare clothes, games and snacks.
- Beach day: towels, water, sunscreen and bags.
- Hiking day pack: water, weather gear, map and essentials.
- Road trip prep: keys, documents, chargers and planned stops.
- Cabin getaway: bedding, food and who brings what.
🎉 Parties and celebrations
- Birthday party: cake, decorations and guests.
- Potluck dinner: who's bringing starters, mains or dessert.
- Holiday gathering: menu, home prep and purchases.
- Baby shower: invitations, games and supplies.
- Wedding planning: logistics and vendors to contact.
- Christmas wishlists: gift ideas and product links.
📋 Work, studies and personal projects
- Meeting agenda: discussion points and follow-up tasks.
- Exam preparation: chapters and exercises to review.
- Home renovation: project stages, supplies and finishing touches.
- Equipment checks: items to inspect or replace.
- Workshop preparation: materials, participants and setup.
- Project launch: steps, deadlines and decisions.
🛍️ Shopping and routines
- Drugstore shopping: personal care and household essentials.
- Warehouse shopping: bulk purchases you want to remember.
- Weekly meal plan: meals to decide before groceries.
- Picnic planning: food, utensils and picnic blanket.
- Leaving-the-office checks: documents and personal items.
- Seasonal wardrobe swap: things to pack away or bring out.
Two different ways to check things off
Choose the checklist type based on what you're doing:
🛒 Shopping lists
When you check off a product, it moves to “Already in cart”, letting you focus on what you still need to buy.
☑️ Reusable checklists
When you check an item, it stays in the list with its text crossed out. You can still see everything you've prepared and what remains—ideal for travel, camping and chores. Use “Uncheck all” to reset the list.
For travel checklists, it's helpful to know that your passport is packed without removing it from the full packing list.
Which template should you choose first?
Start with Groceries if you're shopping, Vacation packing for a checklist you can reuse, or a dedicated gift wishlist for reservable gift ideas.
For practical examples, see our travel packing guide and camping packing checklist.
Frequently asked questions
Are all 30 ideas included as templates?
No. The app provides eight starting templates. The other ideas are suggestions for checklists you can create and customize yourself.
Can I change template items?
Yes. Edit existing entries, add your own and tailor them to your needs.
Do I have to pay?
No. Core lists, ready-to-use templates and gift wishlists are available for free. Plus offers optional advanced features.
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