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From steamer trunks to make-up bags -- how are you going to tell which lines will stand up, and which will fall apart on the job? Check our listings for the best buys in luggage -- and tips on what you really need and DON'T need!

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* OGIO Commuter bag, style 611128 (Keyes review) *****
The search for the perfect travel bag is a quest that sits somewhere between an obsession and an illness . . . reviewer John Keyes takes us on the quest for the best! [More]

* OGIO Terminal bag, style 711401 (Garber review) (plus OGIO Layover) *****
The best carry-on bags for business we've ever found! Five stars. [More]

Can't carry-on your laptop? Here's the answer *
I must travel by air in the next weeks. How do I take my -- absolutely essential -- laptop with me, and assure its safety? [More]

How to tag your suitcase to avoid lost luggage woes *
A story of luggage lost, then found, and how to avoid the stress and time-wasting of misplaced baggage when you travel. [More]

Irv's Luggage Warehouse *
Whatever your luggage need, you'll find it at Irv's. [More]

Kate Spade ****
Kate Spade handbags are hot today. But you'll find the best prices for them...online... [More]

Learning to pack light -- new regs present challenge *
What a shock it was to discover diminishing baggage allowances on our annual trip to Europe last fall; and it's getting worse! Savvy travellers are finding ways and means to travel lighter and plan better. [More]

LuggageOnline.com *
Luggage Online offers the largest brand and merchandise selections available to both online and in-store shoppers. With thousands of products to choose from, they are sure to have just the travel bag or accessory you need at the right price -- and in stock [More]

M7 Action launching the S.U.B. Sport Utility Bag *****
I don't know about you, but one of my pet peeves has always been having to have 16 fingers and four arms in order to manage my cameras in the Great Outdoors. The S.U.B. front pack -- originally created to carry digital cameras for snowboarding, skiing, mountain-biking and hiking -- does the trick. [More]

Orvis *
Orvis - Since 1856. Providing distinctive clothing, gear, luggage & home goods inspired by our Sporting Traditions. America's oldest mail order company offering the best guarantee in the business. [More]

Samsonite *
Samsonite online carries everything from luggage, backpacks, business cases to travel accessories. Check out newest Samsonite and American Tourister collections. Save on sales items and clearance items and look for special discounts. [More]

Travel gadget: BagFinder (Luggage tags) & HandleWraps (Garber review) *****
These are luggage tags and identifiers that really work, helping your same-as-everyone-else's luggage really "stand out in the crowd." [More]

TravelTools *
They call themselves "the travel accessories company that cares." And that motto is borne out in everything they sell. They also have some hard-to-find gadgets, such as the Air Supply Air Purifier. [More]

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Gump's *
We used to think the name sounded funny . . . until receiving a gift in its signature gold-lid box, nestled under layers of hand-pleated tissue. Gump's rules! [More]

Hammacher Schlemmer *
Hammacher Schlemmer is one of the truly top catalogues in the world! [More]

Packing tips for men *
With even lower allowances for baggage on airplanes this year, it's important to pack smart. And for those who aspire to reach their destination relaxed and in perfect order, here is a MAN's guide on how to manage packing with perfection. [More]

Packing tips for women *
With even lower allowances for baggage on airplanes this year, it's important to pack smart. And for those who aspire to reach their destination relaxed and in perfect order, here is how smart WOMEN manage packing with perfection. [More]

Passengers paying for everything in flight *
With the price of aviation jet fuel rocketing skyward, airlines are clawing back all the in-flight goodies we've come to expect. They still lose our luggage, though! [More]

The Savvy consumer: How to Travel Wrinkle-Free *
For our fall-into-winter trip, we try to bring as much in solid black as possible -- even pillowcases, a thirsty towel apiece and underwear. This strategy makes doing a one-load laundry more practical, and besides -- black matches everything. [More]

TravelSmith *
Whether you're planning a leisurely getaway or an all-out adventure, TravelSmith is your single outfitting resource. [More]