Charles Worthington Takeaways

We are not talking chicken chop suey here, but a great range of haircare products in handy weekend-size 75ml bottles. The range includes shampoos, conditioners, styling mousse and spray for all hair types. Price £1.50-£1.75. Available from most Boots branches (though strangely absent from some Boots airport ones. Funny that...), or buy online at www.wellbeing.com.

Eagle Creek Latitude Switchback 20

For short-break travellers this versatile piece of luggage should fit the bill perfectly. Padded shoulder straps allow you to wear it as a backpack when negotiating stairs and cobbled streets, and there are in-line skate wheels for when you want to make a quick getaway or a good impression at a smart hotel. When the detachable day sack is removed, it's small enough to take on the plane as carry-on luggage. £190 from Rohan stores throughout the country, or by mail order (0870 601 2244).

Craghoppers Travel 830

Craghoppers now sells a women's version of its innovative Travel 830 condensed wardrobe, weighing only 830g - less than your average guide book. A long-sleeved shirt, a t-shirt and a pair of zip-off trousers wrap up into a lightweight roll. The clothes are SPF 30+ UV- protective, dry quickly, and are crease resistant. The pack costs £95 from Craghoppers (0161 749 1310)

r.town Attachables

Luggage specialist r.town has launched a new attachables collection devised to keep essential items such as money, sunglasses, keys, mobile phone, passport and credit cards safe but easily accessible. All styles are attached to a single strap, which can be worn around the neck as a key ring or on a belt loop, and match the r.town luggage range. Prices range from £10.99 for the Copacabana glasses holder, to £24.99 for the Nottinghill organiser bag. Available from r.town, 17 Floral Street, Covent Garden London WC2 (0116 244 0880).