The Bose QuietComfort headphones are a solid pair of traveling headphones, with great active noise cancellation, foldable ear cups that make them easy to fit in a backpack, and comfort that allows for hours of continuous wear. At $199, they're a competitively priced pair of headphones you can wear during the work day or on a long-haul flight.

If your luggage needs some serious protection, this nearly indestructible, heavy-duty suitcase from Pelican is up to the task. In addition to a hard-as-nails exterior, it has metal latches, built-in TSA locks, and internal compression straps.