The Most Important Items to Pack in Your Carry-on

When packing for an upcoming trip, what's the first thing you grab? Do you casually throw your cleanest laundry into a carry-on the day before your flight? Or, are you meticulously planning what to bring weeks in advance? Packing is an art form that may take a bit of practice. But no matter how often you head to the airport, everybody has their own packing routine and carry-on must-haves. As professional travelers, our team at Travel Leaders 365 knows how to pack and how to pick the most important things to take on any adventure. We asked a few team members what one object they must have whenever they travel, and here are their responses!

Margo S - Content and Marketing & Valeria S - Corporate Travel Advisor

Wireless Noise Canceling Head Phones

Margo's must-have item is the Bose noise-canceling, over-ear headphones. Never leaving her side, they have a long battery life and generously guarantee a peaceful sleep anywhere, anytime. Whether you're on a plane with crying toddlers, or the noisy street traffic through the hotel window is keeping you awake, pop these things on and shut out the world. Margo is certain these headphones have saved her sanity many times, and she will not consider traveling without them!

Brida Vice President - Travel Services

A good book

As our resident book worm, as long as Brida has a novel in her bag, she's content anywhere. You can find Brida happily flying through novels on plane rides and on sandy beaches. We highly recommend asking her for your next vacation read!

Natalie C - Travel Advisor & Sandra M - Director of Business Development, Sales

Comfy Clothes

For Sandra, who is seemingly always cold, she packs an accessible comfort hoodie to keep her warm. (And as a bonus, use the hood for a good nap when necessary). With style and practicality, Natalie will bring a versatile scarf wherever she goes, doubling as a pillow, shoulder cover, or warm layer. These comfort items are classic and dependable (just like these women).

Bik Yee K - Corporate Manager

Walking Shoes

Reliable and sturdy, Bik Yee makes sure to pack a pair of trustworthy walking shoes. We will not be dealing with blisters or sore toes on this journey. Who knows when you'll be chasing a last-minute train, or wandering endlessly through street markets? Having a good, dependable pair of walking shoes is mandatory for our Corporate Manager, wherever she goes.

Lanie D & Sherry Y - Leisure Travel Advisors

Clip-on Fan

You're bound to get a little warm when island hopping and exploring tropical beaches. Our leisure ladies always grab their rechargeable clip-on fans. These can clip to the seat back on a plane and pack right into a bag, guaranteeing a cool down whenever necessary.

Ian C - President

Digital Notebook

Ian is known for having the newest techy gadgets up his sleeve. So, it was challenging for him to narrow his pick down to just one object. (We'll have to publish a separate list of Ian's gadget packing list!) But for now, his choice is a digital notepad. Wherever he goes, on world crossing flights or cruising through international waters, he can write down his thoughts, brainstorm ideas, or collect data without worrying about finding a pen or organizing loose papers.

Ken E - Vice President - Business Development

Three Prong Plug

Like most of us, Ken is not the biggest fan of the charging situations at airports or on planes. Who can blame him? The hardly-functioning outlets at airports are pretty pitiful, and if you're caught with a dead phone, your chances of finding anything useful are slim. Ken is here to share his tried and true charging tip - the three-pronged UK plugs. These plugs ensure your charger won't fall out of the socket while plugged in and are Ken's most reliable travel companion.