Work Retreat Packing List
Heading to a company offsite or professional retreat? This comprehensive Work Retreat Packing List covers business attire, tech gear, wellness essentials, and networking must-haves. Perfect for leadership retreats, team-building trips, and creative offsites. Includes an international section, packing timeline, and printable checklist.
💼 Professional and Practical Essentials for Team Getaways
⏳ Packing Timeline
- 1 Week Before: Review itinerary, check passport/ID, confirm reservations
- 5 Days Before: Do laundry, plan outfits, charge electronics, buy travel-sized toiletries
- 3 Days Before: Pack main suitcase, print boarding pass or documents
- 1 Day Before: Pack carry-on, prep snacks, check in online, set travel alarms
- Day of: Double-check essentials, unplug chargers, lock doors
📅 Essentials & Documents
- Photo ID / Driver’s license
- Work badge or access card
- Retreat itinerary & contact info
- Hotel/resort reservation confirmation
- Emergency contact list
💼 Work Gear
- Laptop & charger
- Phone & power bank
- Notebook & pens
- Noise-canceling headphones
- Portable mouse or keyboard (if needed)
- USB drive or external hard drive
👗 Attire & Accessories
- Business casual outfits (2–3 sets)
- Relaxed or social attire
- Workout clothes & sneakers
- Sleepwear & underwear
- Comfortable walking shoes
- Jacket or sweater for cool rooms
🌿 Wellness & Toiletries
- Toothbrush, toothpaste, floss
- Shampoo, conditioner, body wash
- Deodorant & grooming supplies
- Sunscreen & lip balm
- Medications & supplements
- Reusable water bottle
✨ Networking & Team Activities
- Company swag or branded apparel
- Business cards or LinkedIn QR code
- Small gift or thank-you note for host
- Team-building activity outfit
- Name tag or badge holder
🌎 International Retreat Add-ons
- Passport (valid 6+ months)
- Travel visa (if applicable)
- Currency or travel money card
- Plug adapter & voltage converter
- Travel insurance documents
- Translation or travel app (offline capable)
- Photocopies of all important documents
🌊 Optional Comforts
- Travel pillow or eye mask
- Favorite snacks or teas
- Journal or mindfulness tool
- Mini speaker for downtime
- Entertainment: book, podcast, show