Not just for work travels! I did 3 weeks in Europe with just a carry on. A couple pairs of light pants, 1 pair of shorts, 4 tops, runners, and sandals with the outfit I wore on the plane. A sweater I wore on the flight, a light down jacket that scrunched into nothing and I was set! Easiest packing/unpacking ever! I've always 'rolled' my clothes. Takes up less room and less wrinkles.
I would add a clutch or a small handbag for evening outings or a quick nearby office lunch. I also love to carry a pashmina or scarf to save me from icy air conditioners or sudden weather changes...
I work for a non profit, and we used to have to share rooms on work trips. I always made sure to have new underwear and respectable pajamas. Having my own hotel room still feels like a luxury.
I used to with for the recreation department for the Navy and they always booked the women in double rooms but the men in singles. Ugh. Now I work for a non profit and we get our own rooms or I'm not going. 😂😅
I work in construction, and they always paired us into rooms... until one day I was awoken in the middle of the night by my coworker who was getting.... manly gratification.... from a woman. Separate hotel rooms for all after that... and nope, coworker was not fired... he had a discussion with our PM but not disciplined otherwise.
I feel that sharing accommodations with a coworker is dubious because it could set the company up for a possible sexual assault charge, whether real, or imagined, it puts you in an awkward position, like blackmail(?), if you don't stay in the room with me(?), you can't keep your job(?). It helps to know the employment rules, so you don't 'skirt' the law, (pun?) in workplace scenarios. You don't want to be in the position Donald Trump is currently finding himself. (Dufus)
@@neonhomer I heard a horror story about a worker who woke up in the middle of the night to find his drunk roommate urinating on him. He quit that job on the spot. I was lucky that I worked with very nice ladies and never had any issues, although for an introvert like me it was still stressful.
Great video, as usual, but don't try to travel with "hand luggage" that size in Europe! Also, four-wheeled luggage will lose you about a cubic foot of internal space in a small bag and nearly two in a large one. Two-wheeled luggage is better - and you don't look like you're walking a Dalek.
Excellent advice. I've not used checked baggage for decades. ESPECIALLY for work trips. Remember, you can always wash your underthings and other hand-washable clothes in the hotel room if your company doesn't pay for laundry. And laundromats are usually cheap. I've managed 4 week trips with just carry-on, since once you just wash stuff you have basically unlimited clothing. Avoid dry-clean-only work clothes if possible (or have the company pick up the dry-cleaning bills). Also, most hotel rooms have irons and ironing boards available. To be fair, it's probably easier for guys. If we wear the same thing every day nobody says anything. But women seem to be expected to wear a different outfit each day, which is crazy.
I've done a week business trip abroad with just a carry-on. My colleague had her luggage lost in Italy and it was a lesson to us both. Packing cubes are a must. I tend to always be casual as I refuse to do suits or even jackets-- so jeans/ straight leg pants and a nice blouse for each day usually is just fine with plenty of room left over.
I used to fly on small regional airlines for business. I found the best travel bags were a travel backpack (40L) and a laptop computer bag for my electronics. Many small regional jets require you to check all roller carry on bags. Something I refuse to do. Being a guy, I have an advantage in the clothing department. I can pack for 5 days and bring my pillow from home and still have room to spare.
@@loewhaley The smaller the aircraft the greater the chance of having to gate check roller bags (CRJ 200 usually, CRJ700 and CRJ900 sometimes). Most airlines that are running small regional jets almost always ask for volunteers to gate check their carry on roller bags.
I once had a bag checker at the airport use my small carry on bag as an excellent size for another passenger telling him he had to check his larger bag. 😂 My mom was an experienced packer (love minimalistic ways to pack so there’s room for souvenirs).
What a strange coincidence. Only yesterday I was thinking about how many times I lost my luggage before realizing only to do carry on. I'm looking forward to this episode!
When you tell them that you don't want to sleep in a room with a coworker you will just pay for the room yourself (if they pay you enough?) You will just request a reimbersement when you get home. Then they will comprehend that blackmail is not a tactic that works with you.
I’ve shared a room with many people on work trips lol, once or twice a year even after Covid-19. Also I thought you were going to say a carry on is a struggle for a 2-3 week work trip, not a 2-3 day one 🙊 I’ve had a 2 week business trip (staying at 3 different cities, in the dead middle of winter) with just a carry on and personal bag.
Is possible that you would need to bunk if there is a convention in the area thus no extra rooms available at a reasonable price. But that won't likely be the case when you travel with your boss. Only when you travel with coworkers and the company is cheap.
For years, for any trip~any length, I've been taking a carryon. I especially "love" when we go with friends and they check a bag, so I get to wait in Baggage claim regardless.
I went to the Rimowa website to look at their products. I checked out the carry-on’s and was curious which “Cabin” model you bought? They look very nice!
Good video. But watching on youtube all those carry on packing videos I'm surprised that nobody talks about the weight. In couple weeks flying with AirBaltics (Europe) and in plain ticket it says that carry on bag and small personal bag must weight not more than 8 kilos. Aren't there any limits for wight in other airlines. I doubt
Hi! I like your videos. Especially your shorts. They're really entertaining. What ideas do you have for gentlemen doing this? I'm Andrew. I don't travel for work. But I am in an active job search. So you never know. For reference ... I'm 5 feet 8 inches tall.
Hey Laura, how do you manage wrinkly clothes? since it is a business trip, i don't really want to pack my steamer and some hotels dont have iron boards. thanks!
Depending on the fabric I bring a small empty spray bottle and use it to lightly mist fabrics. Then I use the hair dryer on low to treat wrinkles. Works famously with linen. It also worked with my silk outfit that has a print.
But ... (but but but but but) Picayune, yes, but I'd like to learn something here so ... What if you sweat through a shirt/sweater so it cant' be worn a 2nd day? What if you mess up the body suit and/or the light slacks (you know what I mean). Why all that White?!? [I can rarely wear the same shirt 2 days in a row & anything light colored is marked up almost the minute the sales is made at the register -- not kidding]
@@nikmariealex I didn’t want to, trust me if I could have afforded to get my own….. from what I understand, this company still will double up employees and doesn’t matter if it’s supervisors
@@jackieo2403 the amount of joy i get from shitting on stupid videos far outweighs the 15 seconds it takes to type out a comment. thank you for your interest.
Not just for work travels! I did 3 weeks in Europe with just a carry on. A couple pairs of light pants, 1 pair of shorts, 4 tops, runners, and sandals with the outfit I wore on the plane. A sweater I wore on the flight, a light down jacket that scrunched into nothing and I was set! Easiest packing/unpacking ever! I've always 'rolled' my clothes. Takes up less room and less wrinkles.
I would add a clutch or a small handbag for evening outings or a quick nearby office lunch. I also love to carry a pashmina or scarf to save me from icy air conditioners or sudden weather changes...
I work for a non profit, and we used to have to share rooms on work trips. I always made sure to have new underwear and respectable pajamas. Having my own hotel room still feels like a luxury.
I used to with for the recreation department for the Navy and they always booked the women in double rooms but the men in singles. Ugh. Now I work for a non profit and we get our own rooms or I'm not going. 😂😅
I work in construction, and they always paired us into rooms... until one day I was awoken in the middle of the night by my coworker who was getting.... manly gratification.... from a woman. Separate hotel rooms for all after that... and nope, coworker was not fired... he had a discussion with our PM but not disciplined otherwise.
Came here to say this. Dad might not have been joking but relaying the reality of work trips from his experience. 🤷🏻♀️
I feel that sharing accommodations with a coworker is dubious because it could set the company up for a possible sexual assault charge, whether real, or imagined, it puts you in an awkward position, like blackmail(?), if you don't stay in the room with me(?), you can't keep your job(?). It helps to know the employment rules, so you don't 'skirt' the law, (pun?) in workplace scenarios. You don't want to be in the position Donald Trump is currently finding himself. (Dufus)
@@neonhomer I heard a horror story about a worker who woke up in the middle of the night to find his drunk roommate urinating on him. He quit that job on the spot. I was lucky that I worked with very nice ladies and never had any issues, although for an introvert like me it was still stressful.
Great video, as usual, but don't try to travel with "hand luggage" that size in Europe! Also, four-wheeled luggage will lose you about a cubic foot of internal space in a small bag and nearly two in a large one. Two-wheeled luggage is better - and you don't look like you're walking a Dalek.
Excellent advice. I've not used checked baggage for decades. ESPECIALLY for work trips.
Remember, you can always wash your underthings and other hand-washable clothes in the hotel room if your company doesn't pay for laundry. And laundromats are usually cheap. I've managed 4 week trips with just carry-on, since once you just wash stuff you have basically unlimited clothing. Avoid dry-clean-only work clothes if possible (or have the company pick up the dry-cleaning bills). Also, most hotel rooms have irons and ironing boards available.
To be fair, it's probably easier for guys. If we wear the same thing every day nobody says anything. But women seem to be expected to wear a different outfit each day, which is crazy.
I've done a week business trip abroad with just a carry-on. My colleague had her luggage lost in Italy and it was a lesson to us both. Packing cubes are a must. I tend to always be casual as I refuse to do suits or even jackets-- so jeans/ straight leg pants and a nice blouse for each day usually is just fine with plenty of room left over.
I used to fly on small regional airlines for business. I found the best travel bags were a travel backpack (40L) and a laptop computer bag for my electronics. Many small regional jets require you to check all roller carry on bags. Something I refuse to do. Being a guy, I have an advantage in the clothing department. I can pack for 5 days and bring my pillow from home and still have room to spare.
I am curious what regional jets require all rollers to be checked? I have never experienced that!
@@loewhaley The smaller the aircraft the greater the chance of having to gate check roller bags (CRJ 200 usually, CRJ700 and CRJ900 sometimes). Most airlines that are running small regional jets almost always ask for volunteers to gate check their carry on roller bags.
Do you have a vlog on what you pack in your tote bag that you carry on when you travel for business? I seem to pack everything on and around my desk.
I once had a bag checker at the airport use my small carry on bag as an excellent size for another passenger telling him he had to check his larger bag. 😂 My mom was an experienced packer (love minimalistic ways to pack so there’s room for souvenirs).
I needed this last week LOL. I had a week away for work and thank goodness I had a private room…I forgot to pack my jammies! 😂
What a strange coincidence. Only yesterday I was thinking about how many times I lost my luggage before realizing only to do carry on. I'm looking forward to this episode!
Very impressive. I’ve never been able to roll a button up collared blouse. The collar always gets mangled.
I find it depends on the material of the shirt, some are way easier to fold up than others!
When you tell them that you don't want to sleep in a room with a coworker you will just pay for the room yourself (if they pay you enough?) You will just request a reimbersement when you get home. Then they will comprehend that blackmail is not a tactic that works with you.
I’ve shared a room with many people on work trips lol, once or twice a year even after Covid-19.
Also I thought you were going to say a carry on is a struggle for a 2-3 week work trip, not a 2-3 day one 🙊 I’ve had a 2 week business trip (staying at 3 different cities, in the dead middle of winter) with just a carry on and personal bag.
Is possible that you would need to bunk if there is a convention in the area thus no extra rooms available at a reasonable price.
But that won't likely be the case when you travel with your boss. Only when you travel with coworkers and the company is cheap.
You should take a look a those packing cubes, it's great for your baggage
For years, for any trip~any length, I've been taking a carryon. I especially "love" when we go with friends and they check a bag, so I get to wait in Baggage claim regardless.
I went to the Rimowa website to look at their products. I checked out the carry-on’s and was curious which “Cabin” model you bought? They look very nice!
I have had to share rooms before. Bring the nice pajamas!
Yeah they did that at the previous company I worked for. I convinced them I'd rather drive the hour to stay in my own home thank you 😅
Great tips.
Curiosity question : How is your clothesline business going?
Good video. But watching on youtube all those carry on packing videos I'm surprised that nobody talks about the weight. In couple weeks flying with AirBaltics (Europe) and in plain ticket it says that carry on bag and small personal bag must weight not more than 8 kilos. Aren't there any limits for wight in other airlines. I doubt
In Australia and New Zealand every airline limits cabin baggage to 7kg total. Occasionally they'll allow a laptop as extra, but most don't.
Fascinating
Riveting
Can you tell me where you got that sleeveless t-shirt with the collar and the striped sweater ❤️❤️
Hi! I like your videos. Especially your shorts. They're really entertaining. What ideas do you have for gentlemen doing this? I'm Andrew. I don't travel for work. But I am in an active job search. So you never know. For reference ... I'm 5 feet 8 inches tall.
Thank you! ☺️ Which model Rimowa are you showing?
It is their smaller sized carry on aluminium roller
Hey Laura, how do you manage wrinkly clothes? since it is a business trip, i don't really want to pack my steamer and some hotels dont have iron boards. thanks!
Seamstress here: in a pinch, hang your wrinkly clothes in the bathroom and run the shower on hot.
Depending on the fabric I bring a small empty spray bottle and use it to lightly mist fabrics. Then I use the hair dryer on low to treat wrinkles. Works famously with linen. It also worked with my silk outfit that has a print.
Easy: Only pack the moist important things.
Is that Rimowa Cabin S?
What abt night suits...😅
How many nights would this be for?
Is what you call meetings with NATO “work trips” ?
Very nice setup. This is super helpful for me.
Make sure to get enough rest, your voice sounds a bit worn-out. is it allergy season for you?
Allergies were in full swing when I was filming this, good catch!
Girllll…..my hair stuff alone would not comply 🤷🏻♀️🤷🏻♀️🤷🏻♀️🤷🏻♀️🤷🏻♀️
#blackout 2024
In the near future air lines WILL charge money if you want carry-on luggage.
you think so?
But ... (but but but but but) Picayune, yes, but I'd like to learn something here so ...
What if you sweat through a shirt/sweater so it cant' be worn a 2nd day?
What if you mess up the body suit and/or the light slacks (you know what I mean).
Why all that White?!?
[I can rarely wear the same shirt 2 days in a row & anything light colored is marked up almost the minute the sales is made at the register -- not kidding]
My very first work trip I had to share a room with my supervisor. Talk about awkward
😮 I would not be able to do that lol
@@nikmariealex I didn’t want to, trust me if I could have afforded to get my own….. from what I understand, this company still will double up employees and doesn’t matter if it’s supervisors
@@nicoleannkyle this is so unfair. They need to be realistic about their budget.
Oh my God this is insufferable
Troll much!?!
Revelations 22:18,19
sooooo, why are you watching and then taking your precious time commenting? Weird.
@@jackieo2403 the amount of joy i get from shitting on stupid videos far outweighs the 15 seconds it takes to type out a comment. thank you for your interest.
Your Todaloo shorts are being ripped off by RUclipsrs who use animation that they overlay over your narrative!!!!!
I've been writing down her "how do ypu professionally say" sayings and have been using them at work...
Please don't forget your bikini!!
Birthdaysuit
Can Bethanie, Brenda and you guys make a Only Fans page for me?
You sick duck 😮
Those who Love have already fulfilled the law