Packing Techniques As Efficient as Your Milwaukee Airport Limo

Packing for business travel is like playing a sport: doing it well takes some considerable skill, strategy, and knowledge of your opponents. You not only have to worry about keeping your business garb pristine,you have all the regular travel stressors to deal with. Maybe right now all you know is that luggage space is your friend and wrinkles are your enemy. But by the time you’re done reading this blog article, you’ll be able to count yourself among the major league of professional executive travelers. Before long, you’ll be laughing at your rookie packing years as you ride in your VIP limo. Here are some advanced ways to pack like a champion:

1.) Know the Rule of Toiletries and 3-1-1

It seems that TSA officials know that all the most familiar numbers end in “1-1.” There’s “9-1-1,” “4-1-1,” and now “3-1-1,” the rule for packing toiletries. Shampoos and other similar liquid items must be in bottles no larger than 3.4 oz (and if they are, be prepared to trash them), in one clear, quart-sized Ziploc bag per one passenger. Be sure to clear the bag of any excess air to avoid pressure changes that could lead to a leak…and a big mess in your carry-on.

2.) Put Important Items Go in Your Carry-On

Speaking of carry-ons, these are going to be your storage units for all crucial items. Lost luggage can spell out big trouble for your business meetings if it holds important documents and it’s not found by the time you meet with your client. Store all your work gadgets and other business necessities in your carry-on, and have your passport, ID and boarding pass in easy-to-reach compartments.

3.) Pack Smart

To maximize space and minimize wrinkles, pack strategically. Roll up your outfits when you can to reduce chances of creased clothing and choose items made from wrinkle-free fabrics. Here are a few other tips to keep in mind:
  • Pack one suit. If your trip isn’t going to be an extended stay, think about whether you could pack one dark suit and bring along several different shirts and ties to add some variety to the outfit. If your suitcase can’t accommodate the entire suit, wear the jacket during your flight.
  • Stick to a particular color palette: Choose a limited range of colors that you can combine in a variety of ways—neutrals are a great choice.
  • Choose light accessories: As stated above, men can pack different ties and shirts to pair with their suits. Women can bring scarves, cardigans or necklaces to give outfits a different look. Stick to smaller items for complementing your outfit. While boots and jackets can also add new flair to your clothes, they also eat up a lot of space in your luggage.
  • Wear multi-purpose shoes. Wearing a pair of shoes that are comfortable, formal and easy to remove at the security line would be ideal. But if none of your shoes fits all three of those criteria, bring one pair of shoes for work and another for play in case you have some unexpected downtime. Besides the obvious fact that shoes make your bag heavier, weighing luggage down with shoes is undesirable for another reason: wrinkled clothing results from the weight of other objects in your suitcase.

4.) Pack for the Weather

Colder climates are actually more business-travel friendly in that they allow executives to wear heavier fabrics and wool suits that won’t wrinkle.  If your destination is a warmer climate, look for professional clothing made from lightweight wool or wrinkle-free cotton. Some clothing lines even carry special travel clothing for traveling professionals who know that wrinkled clothing is simply not an option. Wisconsin’s premier executive transportation service, AJ Prestige offers luxury sedan service transportation in Madison, Milwaukee and surrounding areas. Wherever you are traveling for business or pleasure, we offer the best town cars, limos and SUVs tailored to your personal needs. Contact us for information on limo pricing, availability and travel logistics support.