“I've commuted with my RUSH12 backpack for 4 years and hiked the Smoky Mountains with it. It's been through countless airport screenings. My girlfriend travels a lot, and the Professional Weekender is the ideal carry-on for her iPad, laptop, etc.”

— Joe Mulaney, Digital Product Manager 

“Besides being outrageously good-looking bags, the Away Medium Checked Bag is light and indestructible. Also, I like the carry-on because it has a removable battery pack to charge your phone.” 

— Rose Frank, Business Analyst

“Besides being outrageously good-looking bags, the Away Medium Checked Bag is light and indestructible. Also, I like the carry-on because it has a removable battery pack to charge your phone.” 

— Rose Frank, Business Analyst

“For short weekend trips, I used my Voyager Large Convertible Valet Bag. It’s good for laptops and is sturdy, fitting in smaller overhead compartments as well.”

— Rebecca Rudi, IT Project Manager

“I just ordered a Drifter Travel Pack Messenger Bag from eBags for my Ireland trip in two weeks! I think it will perfect for my computer and my necessary carry-on essentials, and it has a unique look to it!” 

— Kelsey Knoedler, Marketing Writer

“When I was on the road full time as a Group Leader, I had a 32" Tumi Suitcase. Tumi is expensive but it carries a lifetime guarantee and was very worthwhile, especially when shopping at the Tumi outlet. My “personal item” is a Sherpani Soleil Backpack that looks like a purse. It's great because it has a sleeve that fits over the luggage handle, which saves my back. Lastly, I always have my foldable carry-on bag, just in case I shop or need to check the roller board.”

— Elaine Chu, Contracting Director

“I love my Osprey Aether AG 70 Pack. It's been reliable for 4 years, 3 continents, 6 countries, and all manner of traveling and camping so far, and it's still going strong.”

— Josiah Todd, Assistant Writer-Editor

“I desperately wanted spinny wheels, but I also wanted something that would still look fashionable and be easy to spot coming off the luggage belt. I bought this bag by Aimee Kestenberg from Marshall's a couple of months ago for $70 -- it fits a ton and seems pretty sturdy. Plus the rose gold zipper makes it a little unique.”

Deidre Smith, Program Operations Manager