Work Travel Packing Checklist

Personal Item & Carry On

• Passport, License, Work ID Lanyard / Clip
• 2 Copies of boarding passes and accommodation itinerary.
• Credit Cards, ATM Card, Cash.
• Money pouch – type worn under your clothes, not an 80’s fanny pack.  Have some self-respect!
• Leash * (Tip: Teather Carry On to you or your personal item easy to walk away from carry-on amidst airport chaos.)
• Electronics – Computer, tablet, phone, chargers, ear phones.
• Set of work clothes to change into.
• Mask – Why waste valuable  travel days  getting sick on the flight?
• Travel Comfort
  • Pre-TSA, Global Entry, Clear – makes security easier.  Not having to take out the electronics and liquids, and usually faster lines.
  • Work Clothes in carry -on If you will “hit the ground running” take a few minutes to change before meeting clients / coworkers. Or if checked bag gets lost.
  • Scarf, Sarong, Sweater, Jacket (Air conditioning can be on full blast in airports.)
  • 2 Granola / Protein bars  (Tip: So you don’t eat overpriced  junk.)
  • Empty thermos or water bottle (There is too much plastic in the world.)
  • Eye mask – for long flights
  • Neck Pillow
  • Gum or mints (helps with ear pressure)
  • Avoid “risky” food or drinks before flying — midair GI distress is a nightmare.
  • Load your tablet or phone with movies, audiobooks, etc. Not all flights offer entertainment.
  • Shoes easily removed in TSA, Electronics easy to pull out for security.
  • Thin Slippers / Slipper socks for long flights
• Glasses / Contacts (if you wear them)
• Medicines (with documentation)
• Mouth guard (if you use for sleeping)
• Electrolyte tablets – (So convenient and easy to pack.)
• Change of clothes, checked bag gets lost or for  long flights with layovers.
• Toiletries (smaller than 3.7 oz each), in 1 quart plastic zip lock bag.
  • Small Shampoo, conditioner, detangler, gel, sanitizer, handwipes, make up, toothbrush, toothpaste, Deodorant, Tampons, pads, condoms

Checked Bag – When possible avoid checking a bag.

• Wrap any liquids, creams  in plastic as fight pressure can make a slimy  mess.

(If you hit a pharmacy when you land,  what can you avoid packing?)

• Extra Chargers and ear phones.
• Several Scarves / Ties for video calls, so you can recycle same shirts / blouses
• 2 Solid colored shirts blouses, bonus if they are light weight and can be washed in a hotel  sink. 
• Comfortable work shoes if hitting trade shows or factory visits
• Enough clothes to last several days without doing laundry.
• Destination specific  equipment (jacket, sporting goods, etc.)

Jacket, scarf, bathing suit,  tops, bottoms, undies, socks.  Pack assuming you won’t get laundry done for the first week. (Try to leave space for trade show brochures and trinkets)