Travel is one of the great privileges of modern life. But it can also be tiring, stressful and without the everyday things we’re used to having at home, inconvenient. The best remedy is to pack smart and cater specifically to the demands of each individual trip, business or pleasure, domestic or international. Here are my travel essentials for men. • How to pack smart: packing rules for men. No two trips are the same. Maybe you’re flying to the far side of the world for a big business trip.