This is the only accessory you need on your gift list this year

Picture this — you're in the lineup for check-in before your flight only to discover your checked bag is overweight. The next obvious move is to open your carry-on bag to make some space for a few of your heavier items — but no amount of sitting on top of the lid and praying the zipper won't break will solve the issue. The solution? An expandable carry-on.

The number one thing I look for in a carry-on bag is that it has large enough packing capacity for all my valuables without being too bulky — and the Briggs and Riley Baseline International Carry-On is perfect for that. Expanding while you pack and then compressing back down to carry-on size once zipped, it will satisfy every last one of your packing needs. Pair that with its double swivel wheels for effortless 360° navigation and you've got the best travel accessory you could ever wish for.

If you're based in Canada and you're looking for the perfect Christmas gift to get your travel-loving partner, friend or relative, you're in luck. From now until December 31, Wanderlust Traveler Store (Canada's largest travel store based in Kitsilano, Vancouver) is giving you $50 on every $350 spent in-store — reducing this model from $619 to just $569.

And you can be safe in the knowledge that Briggs and Riley offer a lifetime warranty to cover all functional aspects of their cases — including airline damage. To find out more, or to browse the selection of products eligible for this offer, go to the Wanderlust Traveler Store website. Happy shopping!

Originally written for VIVA Lifestyle and Travel