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Lighthouse II Soft Wheeled Bag: Lands' End took the traditional duffel, added in-line skate wheels, and came up with something much more manageable. Comes in three sizes, and includes all the usual Lands' End touches - a couple of roomy exterior pockets, durable Cordura fabric, and handles that fasten together on the off chance you'll actually want to carry the thing. $119 for 23-inch medium; www.landsend.com

Samsonite 7 Series: We especially liked Samsonite's new 7 Series, a line of cases and carry-ons designed to make it easier for security personnel to check contents without wrinkling your carefully folded gear or upsetting your gadget organization. The Instant View Professional Carry-On is a combo computer case and overnight bag that features a separate, expandable packing compartment and a computer sleeve. Front pockets carry accessories for person and machine. $200; www.samsonite.com

Patagonia Burrito Suiter: Hot or mild? One road warrior entrant mentioned this spicy little bag by name, and swore he never leaves home without it. The sturdy Burrito folds into thirds, and its multiple pockets organize travel books, ties, and toiletries. Internal straps compress contents to their minimal volume, and the main compartment has lockable sliders. It also comes with the com-pany's "human curve" shoulder strap, and is the only non-rolling bag to make this list. $191; www.patagonia.com

Travelpro Majestic: Made from DuPont Teflon 3360D TuffGuard ballistic nylon, Majestic claims to have the toughest skin on the market. We like the non-protruding wheels (which don't get caught when you're squeezing it into the overhead), its smooth locking handle, the expandable main compartment, and little extras like a laundry bag and shoe pockets. $595 for the 24-inch rollaboard suiter; www.travelpro.com