ultimate travel case | Jack Georges Platinum Light | finance department | Kenneth Cole

Tradeshow Pro: We all know wheeled cases aren't optimal for the crowded tradeshow floor. Next COMDEX or CES, take along the Targus Sport Deluxe Computer Backpack. It boasts enough outside pockets and loops to attach almost anything, and you can load it with all the essentials and still carry in comfort thanks to the semirigid curved plastic back brace and cushioned shoulder straps. Your computer rides in padded comfort, and multiple compartments hold files and accessories. $90; www.targus.com
     
Neither Shaken Nor Stirred: In the 1930s, Erle P. Halliburton, a road warrior tired of luggage that didn't protect his clothing and important papers, set out to develop the ultimate travel case. The
result? The gleaming Zero Halliburton aluminum case reeks of "serious traveler." The line's elegant notebook case has a thick, shock-absorbent interior, plus a neoprene gasket that protects your com-
puter from moist climes. Something this sturdy ob-viously travels with a lifetime warranty. $250; www.zerohalliburton.com

You've Arrived: With its sturdy soft-milled full-grain hide and pewter-finished hardware, Jack Georges Platinum Light takes your laptop to the next level. Remember your taste changing from softer merlots to beefy cabs and knowing your finance department wouldn't question a $250 dinner for two? This is the laptop equivalent. $275; www.jackgeorges.com

Upwardly Mobile: Kenneth Cole's Port-rait of Perfection is a sleek imported-leather portfolio with a secure flap-over front, two front pockets, a padded, removable computer sleeve, and multiple compartments for all your essential stuff. $275; www.kennethcole.com
From the thousands of entries in our inaugural 2001 Road Warrior Search, we gleaned the following tips for making the most of your days, and nights, on the road.