The kit, and whether it earned its place.
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Still carrying
- Rimowa CabinExpensive, dented, and I would buy it again.$1,100 in May 20221 trip
- Muji Fitted Neck CushionTwelve dollars and better than the forty dollar one it replaced.$12 in February 20251 trip
- Bose QuietComfort UltraThe only thing that makes a sixteen hour flight survivable.$429 in August 20251 trip