Dec. 10 2022
After a lengthy hiatus, business travel has reentered our lives
and rebounded to levels not far off pre-pandemic highs. As
professionals dust off their travel gear, they also deal with a
classic question: How can I pack enough to create comfortable,
productive work conditions without overburdening my luggage
load?
The right gear can create a more streamlined travel experience
while increasing your productivity on the road. Here’s a look at
some top priorities for business travel.
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Business Travel Essentials
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A Travel-Friendly Lightweight Laptop
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Multitasking on the Go
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Canceling Noise for Calls and Conferencing
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A Minimal Mouse
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Charging When Abroad
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Power Without Plugging In
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A Backpack for Business
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Finding the Right Business Travel Setup for You
Business Travel Essentials
The supplies deemed “essential” will vary from one traveler to
the next. In general, a thorough business trip checklist should
include these essential, discussed in more detail throughout
this article:
- Travel-friendly laptop
- Tablet and/or portable monitor
- Noise-cancelling headphones and microphone
- Portable mouse
- Chargers for all electronics and a universal adapter
- Portable power bank
- Multi-use backpack or carry bag
A Travel-Friendly Lightweight Laptop
Perhaps the most important of travel-ready accessories, your
laptop serves as the command center for your professional life
on the road. You need something powerful yet portable, with the
modern upgrades to create an office experience from anywhere.
Meet the
ASUS Zenbook 14 OLED. Carrying an up to 12th Generation Intel® Core™ i7 Processor
and an Intel® Iris® Xe graphics card in a slim and sleek design,
the Zenbook 14 OLED packs a computing punch without weighing
down your carry-on. The thin frame does not come at compromised
durability: The all-aluminum chassis meets military standards
and has been drop-tested and examined in harsh conditions.
A few more reasons this lightweight laptop is the ultimate
travel companion:
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A numpad inside the touchpad boosts productivity when
crunching numbers.
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AI noise cancellation and an HD camera ensure you look and
sound your best, even in a crowded environment.
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Up to a full 1 TB of SSD computer storage gives you plenty
of space to save locally, whether you have a connection or
not.
To simplify the choice, look for an Intel® Evo™ badge. These
modern laptops are designed specifically with the needs of
modern versatile professionals in mind.
Learn more in this guide to Intel Evo ASUS laptops.
Multitasking on the Go
Away from the home or office, one of the most difficult
adjustments for many business travelers is multitasking. To
reach highest productivity, most professionals prefer a second
screen.
The ASUS
ZenScreen MB166B Portable USB Monitor
extends your screen with 15.6 inches of fully HD space, allowing
you to work in portrait or landscape mode. The user-friendly
design comes with an embedded tripod socket that allows users to
easily raise the screen up to eye level.
Of course, others rely on an existing tablet to act as their
second device—a great choice for folks who want to read or
stream entertainment in their off time. ASUS laptop users can
also use the tablet to extend their working space as well. Apps
such as
GlideX
can equip you to set up your device as a secondary screen with
cross-device screen-sharing, helping you create a bigger and
better workspace anywhere.
Canceling Noise for Calls and Conferencing
High-functioning wireless noise-canceling headphones that travel
as well as they perform are key. While options are wide and
varied, in general, look for a pair with a low-latency wireless
connection and strong battery life.
The
ROG Cetra True Wireless
offers both at an affordable price, coming in a sleek, wireless
charging case. Meanwhile, the
Clique H10
is a music lover’s dream, with powerful dynamics and stunning
audio clarity.
ASUS laptops come equipped with AI noise-cancellation, but those
whose laptops don’t have this technology embedded should
consider adding a noise-cancelling microphone to their
technological mix.
At a reasonable price and in a small package, the
AI Noise-Canceling Mic Adapter
enhances your headset microphone performance by preventing
interference and delivering clear voice audio. It enables
stronger communication for calls in noisy areas like train
stations or airports, a feature you’ll be glad you sprung for
during critical calls.
A Minimal Mouse
On-the-go workers often overlook the productivity-boosting power
of bringing along a quality mouse. For something that takes up
minimal size, a great mouse can add a lot to the mix.
If you’ve been looking to add a mouse to your work travel
lineup, it may be tempting to throw your at-home edition in the
bag. But a lighter, more minimalistic version for the road may
be worth the investment.
These days, some companies have created certain mouses
specifically for travel. The ASUS
Marshmallow Mouse MD100, for instance, comes with an easy-to-carry concealed strap for
portability.
Charging When Abroad
Chargers to power your portable devices are among the most
crucial and yet oft-forgotten travel accessories. Between bulky
chargers for laptops, tablets, phones and other tools, your bag
can get overrun and tangled in a hurry. Things get even more
complicated during international travel, where you’ll need
different plugs for different countries and regions of the
world.
Luckily, there are ways to simplify. A universal adapter in a
small size—such as the
ASUS Ultra Mini Universal Adapter—can help you streamline your charging supplies by providing a
full slate of switch-in, switch-out plugs, ensuring you’re
prepared for the specific electrical demands of any country.
Power Without Plugging In
Even as electrical infrastructure in public places improves to
feed our evermore digital lives, it’s not always possible or
convenient to find an open outlet. For substantial, fast-charge
power without plugging in, consider investing in a portable
power bank.
Once prohibitively bulky, power banks are more portable than
ever and allow a powerful charge in a pinch. ASUS’
ZenPower Pro PD, the lightest and smallest notebook power bank on the market,
comes with two ports—a USB Type-A and a fast-charging USB Type-C
port—to allow multiple charges simultaneously.
A Backpack for Business
Streamlining your packing and minimizing your electronics’ cords
and bulk means nothing if you don’t have the right luggage.
To keep everything organized and close to hand, look for luggage
with plenty of separated pockets, as you’ll demand lots of
storage areas and contained spaces for accessories.
Conveniences such as cord management systems and a hidden pocket
for valuables can make your carry bag that much more functional,
while anti-shock protection and rain cover will guard your long
list of digital valuables.
Keep an eye out for quality material. If it looks good, that’s a
bonus. Business travelers exploring their backpack options
should consider the storage-heavy and
360-degree-protection-enhanced
ASUS Triton Backpack, a bag that achieves both strong construction and sleek design
while nailing the little details—all the way down to a pocket to
store your business cards.
Finding the Right Business Travel Setup for You
The right mix of business travel gear is the mix that best fits
your specific needs. Every professional will have different job
requirements and therefore a different set of priorities when it
comes to the tools they need to do their job well.
That said, you shouldn’t have to cede productivity to head out
on the road. With a thoughtful approach to assembling your
business travel gear, you’ll not only become more productive
when you travel—you’ll also get more enjoyment out of the
journey.
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