How many times have you tried packing for an out-of-town event and realized that you can’t fit everything you need in one suitcase? Or even worse, how many times have you started unpacking your suitcase only to find out that your clothes feel strangely sticky — and then you discover your shampoo exploded over everything? It’s always fun to travel for events, but packing for them can be a pain. If you’re an event planner on-the-go, it’s important to pack strategically for your next trip!
Always Start With a Packing List: It can seem like an extra step to write out everything you plan to bring — and to pack it with you — but this is the best thing you can do! Not only will this help you to minimize your list, but it will ensure that all your belongings come home with you.
Strategic Shoe Selection: We’re all guilty of overpacking, especially when it comes to shoes. Since these are one of the bulkiest things you can pack, it’s important to be smart! Limit yourself: a travel pair and a business pair are likely all you’ll need.
Hard Suitcase: Seeing as how you’ll need to look professional on this trip, consider investing in a hard suitcase — don’t just use your old duffel. This will help keep your clothes crisp and folded!
Tissue Paper: Many experienced travelers swear by rolling their clothes with sheets of tissue paper or placing tissue paper in between folded shirts, which reduces friction and reduces wrinkles as a result.
Roll What You Can: For the clothes that you aren’t worried about wearing professionally, roll them up so that you can save space.
Dryer Sheets: To prevent your clothes from absorbing the smell of your suitcase, pack a dryer sheet! This way you can smell fresh and clean at your event and not like you just came off of a plane.
Ziploc Your Toiletries: You won’t regret packing shampoo, conditioner, soap, and other toiletries in their own separate bag! Make sure it’s a bag that can be leaked in or even exploded in, such as a Ziploc bag, and make sure it won’t let any soap get on your nice clothes. If you’re still concerned, you can use plastic wrap to wrap the top of these bottles for an extra layer of protection.
Separate Dirty Clothes: You can make your life easier when you return home from your trip by packing a separate bag to store dirty clothes! This way, you don’t take up an entire compartment in your bag or suitcase, and you can simply dump the entire bag into the washing machine.
The Little Things: You never think about needing little things like chapstick, nail clippers, or a band-aid, but you should always keep one of each in your bag! You don’t want to be stuck working an all-night event with chapped lips, a heel that’s rubbed raw from your shoe, or a nail that could catch on and fray your new suit.
Sometimes, working in Orlando event planning means that you have to spend a lot of time on the road, but that doesn’t mean that packing has to be a challenge. From packing to stress management to fundraising, we can help you prepare for your next event. Give us a call at 407-955-4949!
