Holiday Gift Guide: What to Get Your Favorite Business Traveler
Give your favorite business traveler the gear he or she needs to hit the road in style! (Thinkstock)
The holidays are fast approaching, which means your favorite frequent business travelers will likely soon see a break from the pressures of being a road warrior. They’ll be able to sleep in their own beds. They’ll be able to stay in the same time zone for days or (dare we hope?) weeks on end. And during holiday-season gatherings, they may actually be in town long enough to remind their friends and families that, despite the crazy amount of time they spend away, they in fact do exist.
But when the holiday season is over, these business travelers will take flight once again. So as you shop for a gift for your favorite road warrior, why not consider one that will help him on his frequent journeys? Here are some ideas:
Samsonite Elite Spinner & Laptop Boarding Bag Set
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Your favorite business traveler could have the sharpest-looking luggage set in business class. This two-piece set (an upright, dual-wheeled spinner carry-on and a laptop boarding bag) is made from a stain-resistant polyester fabric . The upright bag features slick spinner wheels that help you roll the bag smoothly to your gate; it also has a fully lined interior with mesh pockets, tie-down straps, and a wet pack for toiletries. The boarding tote has room for your laptop and other carry-on essentials; you can carry it separately or neatly stack it on the handle of the spinner bag.
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If your favorite biz traveler likes to frequent duty-free shops, this gift could help preserve her newly acquired liquid treasure. Idea Mia’s JetBag protects bottles from shattering. And in the sad, wasteful event that breakage does occur, the JetBag absorbs the liquid to keep the contents from contaminating everything else in your carry-on. Because no one wants her shirts smelling like Johnnie Walker Blue (well, maybe some do).
Tumi Alpha 2 International Expandable 4 Wheeled Carry-On
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This new and improved carry-on, made from ballistic nylon, continues Tumi’s rep for stylish durability. And it’s versatile, with top, side, and bottom grab handles and a three-stage telescoping handle; it also has protective bumper guards. It manages to sneak a garment section in the lid compartment.
Tumi CFX Carbon Fiber Indianapolis Slim Brief
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Another offering from Tumi could be an extremely sleek gift. Tumi’s new carbon fiber CFX collection of soft and lightweight yet tough travel bags is made with a densely woven material that resists stretching. The Indianapolis Slim Brief has a padded tablet pocket and other, tinier pockets for your gear. It comes with top carry handles and a removable shoulder strap.
Camry Luggage Scale With Temperature Sensor
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Rest assured, this gift will get used. With the airlines’ growing love affair with baggage fees and their ever-shifting definition of “overweight” luggage, a portable luggage scale is certain to become standard issue for biz travelers. This electronic luggage scale lets you weigh your luggage anywhere you want — like, while you’re packing. As an added bonus, it comes with a temperature sensor to help you make sure that your hotel room provides the optimal climate.
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Victorinox Spectra 2.0 Dual-Access Extra-Capacity U.S. Carry-On
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If maximizing carry-on capacity is half the battle for every road warrior, then consider this sturdy suitcase a business traveler’s tank. The Victorinox Spectra 2.0 Dual-Access Extra-Capacity U.S. Carry-On is as light as it is strong, and is filled with ultraconvenient features, including a front zippered panel where you can stash your laptop, smartphone, tickets — basically all the stuff you need easy access to as you navigate the airport.
Bellroy’s Travel Wallet (Photo: Bellroy)
Bellroy’s line of travel wallets could become indispensable tools for your favorite business traveler. The Travel Wallet, the Elements Travel, and the Passport Sleeve offer convenient places for passports and credit cards. They also come with micropens to help with those customs forms. The Elements Travel — which is made of all-weather leather that protects against snow, sand, dirt, and rain — also provides space for your mobile phone, a key, and a SIM card. The Travel Wallet and Passport Sleeve are slim enough to fit in your back pocket.
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