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Tips for
the Space-Conscious Professional
If you are new to
business travel, you probably find that packing light and looking professional
isn’t easy. But if you’ve taken
only a few trips, you already know that light luggage means quicker trips
through the airport, hotel and to your meetings.
We have found a few
tips for packing light:
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Wear
What You Need: Instead of traveling
in your jeans, wear your suit on the plane and then remove it at the hotel. Carry a wrinkle release and/or order
eliminator with you so you can freshen up for your
meeting.
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Wear
Interchangeable Clothing: Mix and
match your clothes so that you can minimize packing with fewer clothes. For example, if you pack three different
shirts or tops, you can have three different looks. Accessories for women can be a simple
solution for a new look.
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Smaller
is Better: You can find
travel-sized items at your local grocery or pharmacy that will reduce the space
needed in your luggage. There is
even a website www.travelsize.com where
you can buy smaller versions of toiletries and other travel needs as
well.
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Bundling
is In: Did you know that if you
roll your outfits together, it reduces wrinkles and adds more packing
space. You can use large gallon
plastic bags and bundle your clothes.
Make sure you press access air out of the bag before you seal it. And this keeps your bag orderly if it is
selected for search in security.
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Compact
Your Metal: Usually there are a
number of items that can set off the metal detector. Pack these together into the same
carry-on so they can go through the metal detector together. Just one less thing to slow you down
when you’re behind the clueless traveler that has to practically undress to go
through security.
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Save
Space: Pack items inside items to
save space. You can pack a number
of items inside your shoes, boots, etc.
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Your
Luggage is Key: If you have the right luggage, if will be easier to remove a
laptop, boarding pass, or your phone.
Make sure there are a number of pockets large enough to hold the things
that you will need at handy at security
checkpoints.
Business travel has
its rewards and its hassles.
Packing light may reduced your stress and save time at airport
checkpoints. Being prepared is part
of your professional manner. And
you’re smart, it will show!
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