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Aerial view of a city with text overlay: “20 Must-Have Items for Corporate Travel in 2017. Dave Flando, CEO. Corporate Suites Network logo bottom right.”.

You fly halfway across the United States, go through the hurdles of the airlines, finding an Uber, plopping down into a strange bed, exhausted, only to find your phone at 2% power. How many times has it happened you reach into your messenger bag (in that one pocket you always put your charger in) only to realize in the rush of trying to get out of the house to catch your flight you forgot the one piece of equipment that charges your critical communication device.

It happens. Being in the corporate housing and hospitality industry for as long as we have, people forget these items all the time. Phone chargers, Tylenol, headphones…underwear. Luckily, we’ve come up with a printable checklist for you with 20 ideas of must-have items for corporate travel in 2017. These must-have items are intended for corporate travel users, the kind folks who will be hanging around Chicago in a furnished apartment for an extended stay of 2-4 months on work assignment. (At the end of the article you’ll find the PDF version of the checklist.)

  1. W&P Carry-On Cocktail Kit – $24

Start and end your corporate stay right. “The Carry On Cocktail Kit includes everything you need to mix up two delicious cocktails at 30,000 feet. Whether you’re in the mood for a proper Old Fashioned, the perfect Gin & Tonic or a spicy Moscow Mule, the Carry On Cocktail Kit is the ultimate traveler’s companion” (Wandpdesign.com).

A glass of red cocktail and bowls of nuts on a table inside a private jet with large windows and beige seating.

  1. SleepPhones – $39.95 for the Corded and $99.95 for the Wireless

“SleepPhones are the world’s most comfortable headphones for sleeping.” Sleeping in a new location can often be difficult. Listening to meditation or audiobooks to fall asleep helps immensely. SleepPhones are a soft headband with very thin removable speakers in them, perfect for comfort.

  1. Marpac Dohm-DS Sound Machine – $51.76

Sleep is one of the most crucial elements to health, wellness, and work productivity. “The Marpac Sound Conditioner 980A effectively masks unwanted noises and creates a sense of calm, making it easier to concentrate, relax or get some serious sleep” (Marpac.com).

  1. Earplugs – $13.29

Maybe the sounds of the city are keeping you up but you prefer silence to the white noise a sound machine would produce. Earplugs can be the perfect solution for that.

A hand holding two orange earplugs in front of an airplane window.

  1. Eye Mask – $12.95

Trouble sleeping on planes? Jetlagged? An eye mask will block out disruptive light so you can relax in peace.

Two sleep masks are shown, one silver and one dark blue, both with elastic straps, placed on a white background.

  1. Nalgene Refillable Water Bottle – $8

Refillable water bottles are a necessity in mobile, city life. BPA-free, with measurement markers, loop-top for easy carrying (Amazon).

  1. Aspirin – $2.98

Always pack staples like Aspirin to avoid the midnight pharmacy run.

A brown bottle labeled "Aspirin 200 Tablets 100 mg" with a blue cap is surrounded by several white tablets on a purple surface.

  1. Mini First Aid Kit – $24.50

Contains bandages, gauze, ointments, antiseptic towelettes, and more for emergencies during your corporate stay.

A red first aid kit with a white cross and the text "FIRST AID" on its cover, resting on a wooden surface.

  1. Spare Phone Charging Cord – $25.99
A white cable with a Lightning connector on one end and a USB-C connector on the other, displayed on a metallic surface.

  1. Razer Portable Power Pack – $59.99
  2. GRID-IT Organizer – $11.99 and up
  3. Wrinkle Releaser – $7.95
A hand sprays an aerosol can onto a plain white t-shirt hanging on a wooden hanger against a dark background.

  1. Passport Wallet – $25.95
Open wallet containing two credit cards and a closed blue notebook against a white background.

  1. Travel Shoes – $79.99
A person wearing tan leather lace-up shoes and khaki pants sits on stone steps near a rocky waterfront.

  1. Foot Massager – $33.69
A person uses a white electric foot massager, pressing a button on the control panel while both feet are inside the device.

  1. Muscle Foam Roller – $44.95
Black textured foam roller with a grid pattern, designed for muscle massage and physical therapy, placed on a white background.

  1. Noise-Cancelling Headphones – $100
A pair of gray over-ear wireless headphones with cushioned ear pads and a padded headband, shown against a white background.

  1. Portable Umbrella – $49.00
A black cylindrical object partially inside a zippered black case, with a blank black tag attached to the case, on a white background.

  1. Toothpaste 2 Go – $6.99
A close-up of a toothbrush with blue and white toothpaste on its bristles, with an open tube of toothpaste in the background.

  1. Bose SoundLink Revolve+ – $299.99

The Bose SoundLink Revolve+ is compact and designed for easy portability. It comes with a convenient carrying handle. Similar to the UE Megaboom, the Bose speaker offers 360-degree sound, ensuring that the audio is evenly distributed in all directions.

Infographic listing six must-have corporate travel items for 2017: spare phone charger, passport wallet, portable umbrella, Bluetooth speaker, mini first aid kit, and sound machine.

And for the printable PDF checklist, you may download it here. Enjoy and safe travels!