Business travels are perhaps one of the best things about adulthood and professional life. With multinationals spreading to almost all the areas of the world, and ease of business even in territories unimagined in the past, business travel is not going to slow down any time soon.
For an idea
about business travelers, U.S. travelers took 462 million domestic business
trips in 2018, with the figure expected to rise by another 30 million by 2022.
Crazy, isn’t it? And this is just about the U.S. Imagine what would be the
number if we consider the whole world?
To term
packing for travels as art may not be wrong. You want to look outstanding,
professional, have to keep the luggage light, yet, do not want to leave behind
anything important. How to pack and what to pack can be surprisingly a
contentious issue, after all.
Many
seasoned business travelers skip checking a bag but opt for one carry-on bag
(and one “personal” item) only. While on the other hand there is a whole lot of
business travelers who feel that checking their bag minimizes stress and
eliminates worry regarding enough space in the overhead compartments.
Fret not! We
have compiled some friendly tips, tricks, and bits of advice to keep your
business travel packing game strong.
Killer tips for business travel:
- Make use of the weather app on
your phone and pack your belongings accordingly.
- It is best to make a list of
your essentials. As you dump things into the bag, cross them off the list.
This will ensure that nothing important is left behind.
- A list of technology items is a
must. Chargers, a multi-charger unit, a power bank, and an internet
device.
- Plan and pack outfits that are
interchangeable. This will give you a lot of style and variety even with a
limited number of outfits.
- Go wrinkle-free. To be on the
safe side, keep a wrinkle removing spray with you.
- Keep a toiletry kit packed with
travel-size items, so you don’t have to re-pack for each trip. It should
be picked and dumped.
- Keep an extra set of
chargers packed and leave your everyday items at home
- Pack anything that could
leak in a Ziploc bag, or use tiny containers in a waterproof kit
- Find out how business
locals dress and consider while packing
- Keep lots of black and
dark-colored clothes. They are best to pair up with light or bright
colored clothes.
- Go through your regular
business packing list regularly and see if you can eliminate unnecessary
items for your next trip
- Use packing cubes to
compress clothes or roll them to reduce wrinkles
- Save your back and get
luggage with spinning wheels
If you are
going on a business trip that would last for 3-4 days, here is a basic plan for
you to get an idea.
1. Two dark bottoms, 3 tops, one basic
suit/dress.
2. 2 pairs of shoes, formal and
semi-formal.
3. Accessories to accompany. Watch,
jewelry, scarf, tie, cufflinks, tie pin.
4. Pack toiletries in a zip lock bag.
Make sure the bottles do not leak due to luggage cabin pressure. Follow the 3-1-1 rule.
5. Keep your travel documents handy. Get
an organizer for it.
6. Keep all your tech gear in your
carry-on bag.
7. For a chic airport look, wear a smart
jacket to and from the trip.
What if the
trip is for several weeks? What to pack and what not to pack?
The key to
traveling for weeks at a time is versatility. Choose clothes to mix and match
to go from casual business to dinner out without packing an entirely different
outfit. Think about the variety of venues you may encounter – from meetings to
cocktails – then pack clothes that can be dressed up or down depending on the
event. This is what smart packing is all about.
Our bit
of advice
For a
professional look, the best way to prepare for any business trip is to travel
lightly with kick-ass gear that creates an atmosphere of professional
excellence. When it comes to stylish professional travel gear, Explorer has everything you need. Victorinox's Lexicon Professional Century
Wheel laptop sleeve looks very sophisticated.
Synthetic Ballistic
Nylon fabric with waterproof zippers and Swiss-engineered inner corner guards;
Built to protect your business. The wide Lexicon Professional Century laptop
sleeve on wheels allows business travelers to keep their business essentials
and ironed suits neat and secure.
The Lexicon Professional Century Laptop Sleeve on Wheels has several useful
features, including a one-touch, lightweight aluminum system with two trolleys,
an easy-to-pack clothes compartment, a waterproof zipper on the laptop, and an
accessory compartment to protect your belongings. And much more.
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