Packing list

Business trip packing list for 3 days

Set the number of days, how formal the dress code is and whether you are presenting. Clothes are counted so the whole trip fits in one carry-on, with the work kit listed separately.

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Tips for this list

Pick one colour family so every shirt works with every bottom: a business trip should need no outfit decisions on the day.
Wear the suit jacket and the heaviest shoes on the journey, and fold the trousers over the shirts in the bag.
Put the chargers, adapters and a spare charging cable in one pouch that lives in your work bag, so it is ready for the next trip.
Pack the night before, put tomorrow's meeting outfit on top, and check the meeting address against the hotel before you sleep.

Questions

How many shirts for a three-day business trip?

Three, one for each day, plus the one you wear on the journey. The list assumes the same suit or jacket throughout, which is what people notice least.

Can I fit three days in a carry-on?

Yes, easily: the list counts three shirts, three bottoms, underwear, socks, two pairs of shoes and a toiletries bag. Shoes are the bulkiest, so wear the heavier pair.

What do I do about wrinkles?

Hang the clothes up on arrival, hang them in a bathroom while you shower, or use a travel steamer. Fold shirts in a folder rather than rolling them if they are cotton.