I travel a lot, so I've got packing down to a science. Whether it's a weekend getaway or two weeks abroad, the right bag makes all the difference. For short trips I reach for the Monos Carry-On — whisper-quiet wheels, TSA lock, and a polycarbonate shell that's basically indestructible. For longer adventures, the Monos Check-In has all the same quality with room for everything you actually need.
If you forget something from the other lists, you'll survive. Forget something from this list and you will suffer.