Travel Tips for Seniors

Road Scholar Recommendations

Travel Bags

Our team of professional travel experts have vetted these travel bags so you don’t have to! Take our advice on the best travel bags in the business.

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RUSH12 Backpack

“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 

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Away

“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

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Voyager

“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

 

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Drifter

“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

 

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Foldable Carry-on Bags

“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

 

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Osprey

“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

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Aimee Kestenberg

“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