Business
This downloadable packing check list will help you stay connected and organized on the go.
Pre-Departure
- Personal Identification/Passport
- Cash & Credit/ATM Card(s)
- Inform bank/credit cards companies if you’re traveling abroad
- Reservations & Itineraries
- Hotel/Tour Contact Info
- Hotel Loyalty/Frequent Flyer Cards
- Transportation Tickets
- Printed copies of Tickets/Passports/ Emergency Information
My Travel System
- Main Travel Bag (rolling luggage/garment bag)
- Packing Organizers (packing folders, packing cubes)
- Comfort & Security Items (travel pillow, ear plugs, travel lock)
- Day Bag & Wallet (laptop bag, backpack)
Everyday Basics
- Business Cards
- Smart Phone, Tablet & Charger
- Travel Apps: Airline Travel, Where to Eat, etc.
- Camera, Memory Card & Charger
- Music Player, Headphones, Speakers & Charger
- Computer & Cords/Laptop Sleeve
- Electrical Converters & Adapters
- Guide Books & Maps
- Travel Pillow/Blanket/Eye Shade/Ear Plugs
- Reading Material (download to tablet)
- Travel Alarm
- Coat/Rain Jacket & Umbrella
- Sunglasses
- Lip Balm with SPF
Toiletries
- Water-resistant toiletry bags
- Travel Bottle Set (3 oz or less)
- Clear One-Quart Size Bag(s) for Toiletries in Carry-On
- Comb/Brush/Hair accessories
- Toothbrush & Paste/Floss
- Deodorant/Soap
- Personal Hygiene Items
- Make-up & Mirror
- Daily Facial Moisturizer
- Body Lotion
- Glasses and Case
- Extra Contacts, Solution and Case
- Shampoo/Conditioner
- Face Wash
- Hair Dryer/Straightener/Curling Iron
- Hair Spray or Gel
- Shaving Kit/Extra Razor(s)
- Nail Clippers & Polish/Tweezers (pack in checked luggage)
Travel Health
*Consult your health center or physician for help in planning your trip’s medication needs.
- Personal Prescriptions
- Pain & Fever Relievers
- Cold Medicines
- Allergy Medicines
- Throat Lozenges
- Multi-Vitamins
- Motion Sickness Pills/Bands
- Hand Sanitizer
- Glasses/Dry Eye Drops
- Energy Bars & Snacks
Home Checklist
- Check-in online with airline
- Leave itineraries with a trusted friend
- Pre-pay bills
- Post Office to hold mail/Stop newspaper
- Clean out refrigerator
- Unplug appliances
- Turn off heater/air conditioner
- Turn down water heater
- Lock all doors and windows
Suggested Gear
Luggage & Packs
You want a carry-on to avoid baggage claim, right? Pick up a dependable carry-on with a good set of wheels and a sturdy handle.
Wheeled Carry-on – Pick up a standard 22” carry- on to eliminate the hassle of airport check-in. A 22” size is the maximum carry-on size for U.S. domestic travel – but check with your carrier to confirm.
Garment Bag – If your preference is to hang the entire bag in your hotel room closet, this is an easy choice
Wheeled Tote or Briefcase – a small sized travel bag for a quick business trip
Wheeled Carry-on Backpack – The ultimate carry- on system. Wheel your bag or wear it on your back. Zip-off the detachable backpack to use as your business bag at your destination: Switchback™.
Pack-It™ System
Stay organized anytime you’re on-the-go with the Eagle Creek Pack-It™ System.
Pack-It™ Folders – minimize wrinkles while organizing and compressing clothes
Pack-It™ Cubes – compress clothes and maximize packing space by rolling t-shirts, undergarments, and workout clothes; multiple cube sizes offer versatility
Pack-It™ Tube Cubes – fill up those extra spaces in your bag; pack socks, belts and accessories
Pack-It™ Shoe Sac – keep dirty shoes away from clean clothes
Pack-It™ Custom Travel Bottle Set – organize toiletries in your carry-on bag
Necessities
Stay well-rested and comfortable. Keep your valuables away from greedy hands.
Music Player, headphones and travel speakers
Noise-canceling headphones
Guide Books & Maps
Sewing/Clothing Care Kit
Day Travelers™
Your day bag should be comfortable, organized and stylish. Choose a bag that organizes personal items, electronics, and feels and looks good.
A Brief/Backpack Combo Bag – a bag that’s checkpoint friendly, holds a laptop, provides internal organization, converts from briefcase to backpack and slips on the handle of wheeled luggage: Dane Brief.
Backpack – for a checkpoint friendly backpack that holds a laptop, provides internal organization and slips on the handle of wheeled luggage: Conor Backpack
Business Shoulder Bag – it holds a laptop, provides internal organization and slips over the handle of your wheeled bag: Emerson Carry-All
Tip: Use Pack-It™ Cubes or Sacs for file, cord, reading material and gadget organization
