Business Travel Packing List

When going on a business trip, it´s important to consider the length of the trip. Will you be gone for just a few days or will the trip last longer? Find out the dress code for the event and put together your luggage accordingly.

Try to find a balance between packing just the essentials and over-stuffing your suitcase. You don´t want any unnecessary weight but at the same time nothing should be missing when you’re going on an important business trip. Don´t forget to check the weather forecast and average climate for your destination and adapt your packing list to it.

Men´s business travel packing list

• 3-in-1 shampoo
• Aftershave
• Backup set of clothes in your carry-on
• Business cards and other corporate travel essentials
• Comb
• Deodorant or antiperspirant
• Face wash
• Fragrance
• Mobile phone & iPod
• Sewing Kit
• Shower gel
• Tissues
• Toothbrush and toothpaste
• Travel razor, nail buffer & nail clipper set
• Travel Shaving brush
• Travel shaving soap or cream in a bowl
• Wallet with cash, credit cards

Remember that the same suit can be paired with different colored dress shirts or ties to create a new look when needed. To avoid extra work it´s a good idea to pack wrinkle free shirts. If you don´t own any consider wearing garments that might be more likely to wrinkle whilst you are on the road to or from your destination.

Women´s business travel packing list

• A pair of jeans
• A simple dress
• A couple of t-shirts that can mix and match with the cardigans and blouses
• Backup set of clothes in your carry-on bag
• Black boots or comfortable black shoes with a low heel
• Business cards and other corporate travel essentials
• Comb/Brush
• Deodorant or antiperspirant
• Extra top or sweater in case of unexpected stains
• Face wash
• Fragrance
• Keep accessories to a minimum (one necklace, a simple pair of earrings that go with everything that´s been packed for the business trip, a small collection of ponytail holders and bobby pins for bad hair days)
• Lingerie
• Makeup should be kept to a minimum (mascara, lipstick, concealer, eye liner and foundation)
• Mobile phone & iPod
• Neutral one suit jacket that’s not prone to wrinkling
• Sewing Kit
• Shower gel
• Stockings
• Straight-legged black pants and a simple black or gray pencil skirt that have Lycra, spandex or poly blend for stretch
• Three short-sleeved or long-sleeved button-down blouses
• Tissues
• Toothbrush and toothpaste
• Trial-size bottles of a favorite shampoo, conditioner and hair gel
• Underwear
• Wallet with cash, credit cards
• Watch

We suggest that you pick two basic colors and build up your business trip wardrobe from there. Wear the same pants with a more casual shirt or blouse in the evening and use a black suit during the business meeting.