Ten experts weigh in on their favorite travel gear, plus LinkedIn members sound off on their top picks for luggage, laptop bags, and more.

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LinkedIn asked 10 travel-industry CEOs,
executives and writers:
From must-have gadgets to versatile
accessories, consider these top 10
travel essentials for business travelers.

2. Compression bags
Photo credit: Flight 001
“I will do whatever I can avoid to checking a bag. I’ve fallen in
love with nylon compression bags from Flight 001, which
condense my clothing and somehow allow me to pack twice
the amount. A Spacepak ($46) has both a clean-clothes side
and a need-to-be-laundered side. I travel with two all the
time — one for my wardrobe and one for workout clothes.”
Ave Bradley
Vice president of design
Kimpton Hotels &
Restaurants
The percentage of Jet
members who say they pack
the night before, compared to
18% who confess to being
“last-minute packers” and 8%
who “never really unpack”
Source: Jet poll
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Expert Pick #1

3. Boxed shirts from the dry cleaners
Photo credit: Hugo Burge
“This is a simple but transformative travel strategy that
makes packing efficient and keeps you looking smart.
Best of all, it is part of my travel-light strategy to keep
to a carry-on bag only.”
Hugo Burge
CEO of Momondo Group,
which operates
Cheapflights.com and
Momondo.com
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Expert Pick #2

4. Smartphone battery extender
“If my iPhone 4s battery is used up by 1 p.m., it's almost like
my world stops. I've actually left conferences because my
battery died. (Sad but true.) I saw someone with the Mophie
Juice Pack Plus ($99.95) and immediately bought one. It
essentially allows me an extra full charge per day.”
Photo credit: Mophie
Dennis Owen
Vice President Marketing
Americas for Cathay Pacific
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Expert Pick #3

5. Noise-canceling headphones
The percentage of Jet
members who say they
prefer Bose headphones,
compared to 10% who say
they love Beats by Dr. Dre
Source: Jet poll
“The younger generation of business travelers will gobble up these
noise-canceling Executive headphones by Beats by Dr. Dre ($299.95).
They are designed for cruising at 35,000 feet — and they are
lightweight and comfortable.”
Photo credits: Bose (left), Beats by Dr. Dre
John DiScala (aka
Johnny Jet)
Founder of
JohnnyJet.com
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Expert Pick #4

6. Black pashmina
“I get really cold on long flights so I use this John
Lewis cashmere-and-silk pashmina (£89) as an
extra blanket, as a wrap over evening wear if a
venue is air-conditioned, and as a scarf with a
coat. Pashminas are really versatile.”
Carolyn Pearson
CEO of Maiden-
Voyage.com &
head of commercial
systems at easyJet
Photo credit: John Lewis
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Expert Pick #5

7. Fleece pullover
Within three years of hanging up his Wall
Street suit to become a full-time travel
writer, Lee Abbamonte crossed a milestone:
At age 32, he is believed to have become the
youngest American to visit every country in
the world.
Abbamonte, now 34, typically wears this
Oakley Shelf Life fleece ($60) on the plane.
“The fleece fits a business or leisure trip
equally. It can be worn over a dress shirt or a
T-shirt… I no longer travel with a garment
bag and the extra clothes and accessories to
wear with suits for multiple days. In fact, I
never check a bag nowadays.” Photo credit: Oakley
Lee Abbamonte
Financial adviser-turned-travel writer
www.leeabbamonte.com
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Expert Pick #6

8. Power adapter
“The outlet adapter from Brookstone ($35.99) rocks because
it powers a laptop and two USB devices right out of one hub.
I recently field-tested it in Hong Kong and Shanghai. It’s an
all-star for size and function.”
Christopher Baer
Director, Marriott
Insight Strategy +
Innovation
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Photo credit: Brookstone
Expert Pick #7

9. Slip-on shoes
“These classic canvas Toms ($44) are
perfect for travel. They are comfortable,
minimalist, and easy to slip on and off for
airport security. They also compress
when packing. I wear Toms on the plane
almost all the time now — but not with a
suit. (It can look like you’re wearing
slippers.) I also have a pair in Hotwire red
for special occasions.”
Clem Bason
President of the Hotwire Group
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Expert Pick #8

10. Sunscreen
“I have super sun-sensitive skin so no matter where I’m
traveling, I always make sure I have sunscreen with me.
Neutrogena is travel-friendly and affordable. I do put my
sunscreen in a plastic baggie inside the bigger plastic bag you
have to use for all carry-on items – just in case.”
Karen Schaler
Emmy Award-winning TV
correspondent & host of
the Travel Therapy series
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Expert Pick #9

11. Hand sanitizer
Expert Pick #10
Caryn Seidman Becker
Chairman & CEO of CLEAR
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Photo credit: Purell
"I never leave home without Purell, especially during flu
season. The 1-ounce bottle fits in any bag and ensures that
I don't bring germs home to my kids and colleagues."

12. Meanwhile, LinkedIn members also weighed in on
Here are our members’ top
picks for luggage brands and
type of laptop bags.
Plus, find out what your
fellow business travelers
voted as the most frivolous
travel gear. After all, savvy
travelers know what to take –
and what to leave behind.
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13. What’s your favorite luggage brand?
18% 18% 18%
30%
13%
Source: Jet poll*
Travelpro’s Crew 9
21-inch Expandable
Spinner + Suiter
($460)
Samsonite’s 7-
pound 21-inch
LIFT Spinner
Upright
($320)
Tumi’s hardside
Tegra-Lite
International
Carry-on ($595)
asked:
You answered:
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Photo credits (from
left): Briggs & Riley,
Samsonite,
Briggs & Riley’s
20-inch Transcend
International
Carry-on ($359)
*Poll results as of Jan. 30, 2013
Travelpro, Tumi

14. How do you carry your laptop?
9%
29%
36%
16%
9%
Source: Jet poll*
asked:
You answered:
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Briggs & Riley’s
@Work Large
Executive
Clamshell Backpack
($289) holds up to
17-inch laptops.
Timbuk2’s
Custom Envelope
Sleeve (from $49)
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Photo credits: Timbuk2
(top), Briggs & Riley
*Poll results as of Jan. 30, 2013

15. What travel gear is most unnecessary?
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Source: Jet poll*
asked:
You answered:
23% 20%
33%
16%
5%
Photo credit: Toni Hartley/Flickr
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our poll!
*Poll results as of Jan. 30, 2013

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*Poll results as of Jan. 30, 2013