Travel Tip of The Week: How to Pack Lighter and Smarter For a Short Business Trip

The best part about a vacation is that you are all set for a break. There is definite excitement in breaking away from the routine. But there are some people who have the perks of work which include travelling. It may not always be a perk but then at least you are heading out of your cubicle. Attending conferences, fixing up meetings, or whatever is the nature of your job, it does have a little relaxation from regular work days. But most of the times, these business trips are sudden. Your boss may give you a heads up of just about a day or less, that you need to go somewhere for an important meeting. In that case, there is a hurry of packing, both your clothes and your work files. But don't fret, as this week we give you some packing tips for a short work trip. How to Pack Nutritious & Healthy Meals When Travelling? Tips to Follow for a Guilt-Free Trip.

Since most work trips are 2-3 days, it is important to pack light. At the same time, you cannot miss out on any of the official work, files, documents, that you need to carry. So packing light yet smart is the best way of going about your work trip. Want to Book Cheaper Flight Tickets? Follow These Simple Tricks for Budget-Friendly Travel.

Keep a Fixed Bag: If you are a frequent traveller for work, then it is best you keep a separate luggage bag for your work trips. A small, compact suitcase which also has a laptop slot is the best if you are travelling for a work trip. If you are travelling last-minute, then you already have an idea about what stuff needs to be kept in which compartment of the bag.

Pack Your Work Bag: By packing your work bag, we mean recheck if you have carried all the important work-related stuff that you need on your business trip. Check if you have carried your laptop charger, phone charger, diary, notes, pen drives whatever that you may need at the place of work. Your laptop bag needs to have it all, but you need to make sure you have packed it.

Pack Clothes According to the Occasion: The nature of your business trip should be considered before you start packing. Is it a formal conference or a casual event? For most conferences, you have to pick up your best formals. If it is a party or a launch event, then you need to also pack smart, to include all your accessories that go with it. So keep in mind the fair look that you are going to carry and choose your clothes accordingly.

Carry Casuals For Comfort: Even though it is a business or a work trip, try to carry 2 casual tops/shirts with you. Because by the end of the day you may get some time off and want to stroll around the place you are visiting. If you are lucky enough to get a day off while you are away, you wouldn't want to be stuck all buttoned up in formals.

Toiletry Set: While there may be the provision of hotel rooms for work trips, it is always better to carry your own toiletry set. The hotel supplies can be used, but in a rare case, you wouldn't want to be borrowing a soap or tissue from your roommate. Also, it is always better to keep a fixed toiletry set for your travels.

Make a Folder of Important Documents: In the age of having everything on your laptop and smartphones, one tends to get forgetful about important documents. So have a folder, which will have your tickets, hotel confirmations, identity card etc. so that you don't have to keep looking in some corner of your bag.

These are some tips which will help you sort out your packing mess, especially on a business trip. Don't let your work stress enter while you pack your suitcase. And while you are packing for the meeting or conference, also ensure you put some of your confidence, so that you represent you and your company better wherever you go.

(The above story first appeared on LatestLY on Jan 13, 2019 10:00 AM IST. For more news and updates on politics, world, sports, entertainment and lifestyle, log on to our website latestly.com).