12 Essential Bleisure Travel Tips for Mixing Work and Vacation

6. Pack a remote-work tech kit

Bring a compact tech kit to stay productive and avoid setbacks. Essentials include a lightweight laptop, a reliable portable hotspot or eSIM for backup connectivity, a USB-C charger, a power bank, and necessary adapters or dongles. Add noise-cancelling headphones and a compact tripod or stand if video calls are frequent. Install and test a company-approved VPN and any required remote-access tools before you leave. Consider packing a small travel router if you need to improve hotel Wi‑Fi performance. For redundancy, carry a second authentication method like a hardware security key or an authenticator app on a separate device. Label chargers and cables so replacements are easy if lost. Finally, keep a list of local tech support or coworking addresses in the city you’ll visit. This kit minimizes hours lost to simple tech issues and keeps you responsive to colleagues across time zones.