What should go in a welcome kit? Learn how to build a simple, intentional onboarding kit employees actually like and use.

What to include in a welcome kit?

A welcome kit is your first impression.
If it’s useful, people keep it.
If it's junk, it gets ignored.

Here’s what belongs in a solid welcome kit.

1. Bag

 Start with something that feels like a real bag someone would grab again.

The Hydro Flask® Tag Along Tote is a great example. It’s trendy, durable, clean-looking, and useful for the gym, groceries, travel, or commuting.

2. Apparel

Branded apparel quietly says: you’re part of this now.

A lightweight hoodie, quarter zip, or tee goes a long way. If it fits well and feels good, people reach for it.

3. Hats

Hats are classic. Easy. And way too often overlooked.

A good cap works for almost everyone: commute, weekends, walks and travel. It doesn’t need perfect sizing, and people actually keep them.

Something like the R Dad Cap hits the sweet spot: comfortable, timeless, and easy to brand.

4. Drinkware

Drinkware gets used every day, at desks, in meetings, in cars, at the gym…A good bottle like the 32 oz Owala FreeSip becomes part of someone’s routine fast. 

It also signals that you care about quality and practicality.

5. Technology

Good tech gets used immediately. Day one. Sometimes hour one. 

Tech also signals that your company invests in how people work, not just how things look.

A wireless charging mousepad keeps desks clean and phones powered without extra cords everywhere.

Bluetooth headphones with a mic solve real work problems: calls, focus time, travel, and hybrid work setups.

6. Personal Touch

This is what makes the kit feel more human.

• A handwritten note or custom greeting card.

• A snack.

• A welcome card signed by the team.

A welcome kit should make someone feel equipped and part of the team on day one.
Simple. Useful. Intentional.

Let’s build your next welcome kit the right way.