I?ve received a lot of feedback about my column on my favourite clothes to take along on a business trip . Some of you liked my suggestions (glad I could help) and some readers had quite different taste (Fine. But like I said: it?s my shirt). Surprisingly, though, more than a few readers wanted to know more, not just about what?s in my suitcase but also, well, what is my suitcase. Like with most things travel, I appreciate good luggage so I?ll share my favourites here along with a great experience in packing light.

For a longer trip I always take my reliable Rimowa Topas. This thing is a monster. It not only looks great (with a caveat?read on), but also meets my two main luggage needs: a great weight to capacity ratio and enough durability to protect even my most treasured belongings.

I have a larger model and it is incredibly lightweight for its capacity, which is important for me if I make a few purchases during a trip. While it is not an inexpensive luggage, if you are checking your bag and transporting something that simply cannot be damaged, Rimowa?s luggage is worth multiples of the investment required. I also appreciate its manoeuvreability. The high quality four-wheel design and excellent materials and workmanship make it agile enough to tack through busy airports and sturdy enough to stand up to desert sands in Rajasthan, a tropical downpour in Bali, and the cobblestone streets of Europe.

Rimowa is considered the best luggage made and I can see why. But there is something besides price to consider before you buy: dents. I don?t mean small scratches from Heathrow?s baggage system or overzealous American TSA inspectors. While the contents will not be at risk, after a dozen trips or so, your Rimowa will look like it has taken a real beating. However, I think it looks even better with the scars of a full life on the road.

My other standby luggage is Louis Vuitton?one softsided bag and one rolling carry-on bag. Both wear well and get the job done while looking great, which is all we can ask of any of our belongings.

Big purchases, aside, I like to travel light when I can. On a recent business trip that involved visiting a number of destinations and almost a dozen flights over the course of six days I tried something new?ultra light packing. I took only a small Tumi leather backpack, which I originally bought for its advertised use as a briefcase or laptop carrier. It was great?I packed just what I needed and had no hassles carrying it on small regional propeller planes, in and out of cars, and to meetings. I was able bring a few shirts, two pairs of shoes, slacks and a suit along with the personal necessities. I even brought the item for which the bag was originally designed: a laptop. Don?t worry, I sent my clothes to the laundry a few times during the trip and since I was meeting different people each day, I didn?t mind wearing the same thing twice (or thrice).

As much as I like my cavernous Rimowa, I think I?ll see if I can push this light packing hobby further.

Deepak Ohri is CEO of lebua Hotels & Resorts. He can be reached at deepak@lebua.com