Leather Rhododendron Tote by Ora Kiely

The Flight001 Bi-Annual Sale started today, with 30 to 75% off tons o’ stuff, all Flight001 web exclusives. There are a dangerous amount of covetable totes and suitcases and overnighters and duffels with prices slashed. I’m currently trying to rationalize purchase of this Orla Kiely lovely like the bagaholic I am. Even though it’s on sale, it would be the most expensive bag I own. On the other hand? Would last forever! Goes with everything! On sale!

N!ergy 9 wired 4- to 5-person tent by Eureka!


Money’s tight all around, and camping is the ultimate cheap-o vacation. This here’s a nice tent for first-timers, especially. It’s solid, well priced and comes with the ability to charge your cell phone, iPod or hook up lighting. It sets up quickly and easily from the get-go, even though it’s wired with three 12V DC outlets. Power Pack sold separately for 50 bucks, as are the sweet accessories. I like the fan/light. Nice to have a little air circulation for sleeping.

Multimedia DVD and iPod player by iLuv


This fancy 8.4-inch widescreen requires far less squinting than your little iPod. It plays DVDs and CDs, and charges your iPod while in use, too.

Vintage airline food cart


I’ve been dying for one of these. For. Ever. In my dreams, I stumble upon it in a grungy old salvage warehouse, successfully bargain its crusty owner down to double digits, then clean it up to use as a liquor cabinet in my office. Ah, well. It stands as further proof that Flight 001 offers all that’s cool in travel stuff.

Solar backpack by Voltaic

Three solar panels embedded into this bag’s large exterior pocket effectively capture the sun’s power—about six hours of direct light should be enough to charge your iPod, phone or other handheld device (not laptops yet). It’s easy to figure out and comes with tons of adapters, including the travel kind, so you can use it overseas. Bonus: The bag’s made entirely from recycled plastic bottles.

Royal cashmere travel pants by PB Travel

Behold: The Perfect Flying Pant, stretchy and pajama-soft, with that rare combo of class and comfort.

Made of money? Get the matching cashmere hoodie, too.

Boat Canyon 22-inch roller suitcase by Halsea


The Jet Set Girls are wondering if this laminated canvas bag’s nautical theme is too “novelty” for a splurge. My two cents: Said kitsch is offset nicely by more traditional details—the leather trim, the o-ring zipper pulls—and the subtle way the diamond net-and-crab situation recalls classic high-fashion patterns. Plus, it’s a nice-sized, well appointed, durable bag that’s not black. Go for it, no?

Tarmac 22 wheeled carry-on luggage by Eagle Creek


I featured the light and trusty Hovercraft before. The Tarmac adds a slight business edge to Eagle Creek’s characteristic rugged-outdoorsy aesthetic, and at eight pounds, it’s no heavyweight. This model offers some nice interior features, too, including zippered shoe and stash pockets.

Day Tripper 17-inch rolling tote by Baggallini


Before you leave for the airport, must you wash all dishes, clean all floors, hang fresh hand towels in the bathroom and triple-check your stove’s burners to ensure they are, in fact, off? Yes? Then man, do I have the suitcase for you. It weighs just 5.5 pounds, unzips completely flat and is small enough to fit under the airplane seat in front of you. Plentiful extras include a laptop pocket, lipstick slots and a clear quart-sized toiletry pouch that clips to the inside of the bag with its own leash. Super for those who are, or aspire to be, hyper-organized.

Pro 19-inch carry-on by ZUCA



Now here’s a head-turning piece of luggage. The aluminum alloy frame’s on the outside where it also works as a chair, able to hold over 300 pounds. Comes with color-coded pouches, which slip into the case like drawers, as well as a TSA-compliant clear quart-sized toiletry bag, for airline security ease. It’s narrow enough to roll down airplane aisles and does fit into the overhead compartment. Weighs in at under nine pounds.