Both Lauren Levy, the Strategist’s lead editor, and I own this hard-side carry-on from Travelpro and love it. While it’s on the expensive side, I know that it will hold up over the years, considering that Travelpro is the go-to brand for flight crews around the world.

The Bose QuietComfort headphones are a solid pair of traveling headphones, with great active noise cancellation, foldable ear cups that make them easy to fit in a backpack, and comfort that allows for hours of continuous wear. At $199, they're a competitively priced pair of headphones you can wear during the work day or on a long-haul flight.

The Apex 3.0 is what happens when a backpack grows up. Sleek, structured, and loaded with smart compartments, it fits a laptop, gym gear, and travel essentials without looking bulky. Waterproof fabric, leather trim, and enough polish to pass in any boardroom—or boarding gate.