This article was originally published in 2014; it has since been updated to reflect the most current and relevant information.
There are plenty of potential obstacles standing in the way of an efficient and enjoyable corporate travel experience.
A bad time at the airport, difficulty finding transportation, and lack of sleep are all contenders for upending your productivity.
Another issue many corporate travelers face is finding the right luggage. From size to abilities, the corporate traveler’s luggage must meet many standards, be durable and still have room for everything the traveler needs.
For female executives, their luggage holds an even more important role. Many female travelers often have specific requirements regarding their luggage’s interior compartments, but they still need a carry-on that is compact, easily stored in the overhead bin, and easy to maneuver through a busy airport.
LESPORTSAC LARGE WEEKENDER
Price: $87.99 and above
Considered a game-changer for many female travelers, the LeSportsac Large Weekender offers a durable, full nylon outer shell, 4 exterior pockets and lots of space inside to store clothing, toiletries and more.
TIMBUK 2 CO-PILOT CARRY-ON LUGGAGE
Price: Starting at $189.99
With a convenient roll-aboard style and a construction that allows for easy overhead-bin-storage, the Timbuk 2 Co-pilot is the perfect luggage for female travelers who expect alot.
With sturdy skateboard wheels and a front compartment that’s accessible from the overhead bin, you’ll have all the space and capabilities you need with the Co-Pilot carry-on.
TUMI VOYAGEUR SUPER LEGER INTERNATIONAL CARRY ON
Price: $269.99
The Voyageur is lightweight at 7 pounds, 9 ounces and features a streamlined design that is easy to maneuver through busy airports.
With zippered interior compartments, a carry handle for easy on-person toting, a telescope handle for an easy roll through airports, and an attractive leather-trimmed design, the Tumi Voyageur is perfect for the female executive looking for efficient and easy storage during her business trips. The Voyageur’s build also meets all carry on standards for Europe and Asian countries, making it the perfect carry on for female executives on quick international business trips.
RIMOWA SALSA AIR MINI AIR CARRY ON
Price: $495.00
For the female executive who is treating herself, the Rimowa Salsa Air Mini is the ideal carry on.
Impressively light at just 3 and ½ pounds and featuring an especially durable and attractive design, the Salsa Air Mini also provides female travelers with a TSA combination lock, four spinning wheels, ergonomic handle, and several zippered and meshed inner compartments, for the safe separation of all of personal items.
The hunt for the right carry on can be a big deal to many female executives, whose busy lives demand luggage that can measure up. From durability to an agreeable weight to the compartments and functions you need, your carry on should be your partner in efficient travel, each and every time you depart.