I need to carry a bit more than a spare blouse and a nightgown when I travel. Can anything lighten my load?

The TravelSmith Expandable Pullman roll-on suitcase can. Its heavy-duty plastic frame and in-line skate wheels make it remarkably light and easy to pull. It fits into the overhead luggage bins of almost every U.S. air carrier, accommodates 12 hangers, has pockets for two pairs of shoes, comes with a detachable garment bag, and has three front pockets for easy access to plane tickets or anything else you might want at a moment's notice; $219 from TravelSmith, www.travelsmith.com.