As a Jack (or Jill) of all trades, event professionals need to be prepared for any situation that may arise. Even if you already have a list of items you bring to each event, hopefully this list will inspire some new and helpful ideas. Feel free to leave a comment of all the items you bring regularly to your events and don’t forget to download the free printable list at the end!

Personal

Chapstick*

Ear plugs*

Face wipes*

First aid kit

Hand Sanitizer*

Insect repellent (outdoor)

Lotion*

Mints*

Pain killers (Aspirin/Ibuprofen)*

Emergen-C*

Disposable toothbrushes*

Sunscreen  (outdoor)

Spot remover (Tide Stick)

Technology

Cell phone cords and plug

Power Strips & Extension cord**

Batteries (assorted sizes)**

Multi plug adapter (Internat’l travel)

USB drives & Hub**

Cable ties

Laptop lock

External phone battery (outdoor)

Slide Advancer**

Event Signs

Tent cards

Poster board w/event logo

Arrows & velcro

Table top plexi sign holder

Extra podium signs

Misc.

Multi purpose surface wipes

Sewing kit & Safety pins

Tissue paper & string

Business Cards

Cash box/credit card swiper (ie Square)

Office

Clipboard

Elastic bands

Goo Gone

Markers*

Pens and pencils (also highlighter pens)

Post it notes

Logo Stickers

Notepads (lined for notes and plain for signs)

Paper clips

Pushpins/tacks

Scissors

Stapler and staples

Sticky Tac

Super Glue

White sticker labels

PC Speakers**

Thank you cards/envelopes

printer**

Wireless router**

Portable Hard-drive

Tools

Multi-tool (screw-driver, pliers, etc)

Measuring tape

Box cutter

Strong Fishing Line

Tape (masking, colored spike, Gaff (duct), painter’s)**

Food

Snacks*

Water bottles

Bottle opener and corkscrew**

Be sure to download the most helpful apps to your phone so that it can function as your camera, stopwatch, calculator, map, flashlight, and contact list (be sure that everyone is entered in your phone before leaving).

Also remember to backup your laptop or save important documents to the cloud (ie. Box, Dropbox, iCloud, Google) before traveling.

*Included in your Macro Survival Kit (complimentary)

**Included in your Macro Office Kit (when ‘office’ is ordered)

Download your free printable worksheet HERE!