Episode 095 - Packing Like a Pro for Business Travel

Welcome to the ERW podcast, I’m your host, BpB, fellow road warrior, husband of one, father of five, author, and and on a mission to help business travelers eliminate burnout and exceed results.

There are two major elements to business travel packing:

1. Luggage - aka: Carry On

In episode 091, I listed myself preferred carry-on called the Genius Pack G4 22" Carry On Spinner Luggage and I’ll put the link in the show notes as well.

It’s designed for the business traveler from the durability to the packing compartments. It’s costly, around $250 but worth every penny for me since I take it everywhere on every trip.

https://www.amazon.com/Genius-Pack-Carry-Spinner-Luggage/dp/B07JQ61D3R/ref=sr_1_5?dchild=1&keywords=genius+pack+g4+carry+on+spinner+black&qid=1604075216&sr=8-5

1. Work Bag

Typical elements:

• Laptop
• Tablet
• Chargers
• Anything paper-related such as presentations, files, etc.
• Headphones
• Pens / Highlighters

Back Pack

Traditional Computer Bag

Create a Packing List especially when you’re starting out for two reasons:

1. Not forget anything
2. Determine what you need and don’t need

Toiletries

• Liquids
• Medications & Vitamins
• Tech & Office
• Casual Clothes
• Business Clothes
• Sleep
• Fitness
• Pool or Beach Trips
• International Trips
• Special Events

You can pick up a copy of my packing list in the show notes at EliteRoadWarrior.com/095

Key Accessories

• Headphones - you may be a Bose or Beats fan. You may prefer in-ear or over the ear. No matter what you choose, don’t skimp in this area. I highly recommend Noise-Canceling Technology as well.
• Power strip - this may seem unusual or even a luxury but I’ve had many a time where I’ve needed to charge at the airport, restaurant, or hotel lobby and the one outlet within a mile is already in use. A power strip that “shares the wealth” is the perfect solution. I found one called the NtonPower Travel Power Strip that has 2 Outlets, and 3 USB Ports. It's a 15 inches Wrapped Short Extension Cord for only $17 on Amazon. I’ll put the link in the show notes. I find this ideal for a hotel room as well.  https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B072N854DK/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1
• Water bottle- I’m not a fan of plastic and waste so 

Key ERW Accessories

• Flat Kiddos - an absolute must in my work computer bag that I can pull out at any point on my trip to take a picture of my Flat Kiddos. This has made a MAJOR
•  Difference staying connected with my kids in a creative way on the road
• Frame the Fam Pics - I have two 5x7 frames in my carry-on and I pull them out when I unpack in my hotel. One is of me and my wife, the 2nd is a fam pic. I put them in two places in my hotel room to remind me of what is important at all times. Quick tip: take the glass out of the frame. #BadPersonalExperience 
• Not Forgotten Journal - if there’s one choice that I made on the road was to take just 2 minutes a day to write something, anything, just not nothing to my wife to let her know she’s not forgotten while I’m on the road. I put this NFJ in my carry-on so even on a busy day, I can pull it out on the plane and wr