Want one bag to carry hanging garments and recharge your smartphone? Genius Pack's carry-on duffle might fit your needs — but expect a few wrinkles.. I’m always on the lookout for cleverly designed business travel bags. And Genius Pack makes several styles that fit the bill. Genius Pack bags typically include special compression pockets for dirty laundry, pockets for optional USB chargers and micro umbrellas — even dedicated pockets for undies and socks. Among the company’s more recent efforts is the Genius Pack Carry-On Duffle with Integrated Suiter, currently $178. As the name suggests, it’s a duffle bag. But on the bottom is a zippered, tri-fold compartment designed to hold hanging garments — about enough for a business trip lasting one to three days. How smart is it? But I wouldn’t call this a “genius” solution to the problem of traveling with hanging garments. In my tests, I had to stuff my garments (a business jacket, three dress shirts, and one pair of pants) into the tri-fold compartment. Suffice to say, they didn’t emerge wrinkle-free (though I always travel with Downy Wrinkle Releaser, $1.54 at Target.com for three ounces). Plus, when the integrated suiter is full, you’ve got decidedly less packaging space available inside the duffle. But I like the optional mobile charger ($28), with Micro USB and Lightning cable tips. The slim, white charger, which has a 4500mAh battery, fits into a dedicated pocket inside a larger external pocket. Genius Pack The micro travel umbrella ($18) is compact but big enough to keep one person reasonably dry. Also, there’s no dedicated laptop or tablet pocket. But you can place either (or both) device inside the duffel and easily access it, given the bag’s wide opening on the top. Just make sure to store the devices in a protective sleeve or folio. I’d also appreciate a strap for attaching the bag to a rolling bag’s telescoping handle. Fit for the gym? Bottom line: The Genius Pack duffle makes a convenient gym bag, especially if you need to pack a change of business clothes. And it might serve you well as a secondary travel bag for business. But I wouldn’t recommend it as your only bag to pack on a business trip. By the way, Genius Pack also makes a backpack with integrated hanging bag compartment ($168), which I’ve not tested. Related content opinion 3 top travel apps worth revisiting TripAdvisor, Kayak, and TripIt have been around for years. But they keep getting more powerful and more useful with new features. By James A. Martin May 09, 2017 4 mins Mobile Apps Consumer Electronics opinion Amazon Echo Dot gets more portable and better sound from Vaux A new speaker/dock called Vaux gives Echo Dot two things Amazon left out. But does that make Echo Dot and Vaux a better buy than Amazon Tap? By James A. Martin Apr 29, 2017 2 mins Amazon.com Gadgets Mobile Apps opinion Who's smartest — Alexa, Siri, Cortana, or Google Assistant? You won't be shocked to learn that Apple's Siri virtual assistant has the best sense of humor. But you might be surprised to learn which virtual assistant is the smartestu2014and which one is no. 2 with a bullet. By James A. Martin Apr 27, 2017 4 mins Gadgets Mobile Apps Artificial Intelligence opinion Does the world need a Windows smartwatch? The answer is, 'yes,' if you like the idea of a commercial-grade wearable for retail, hospitality, healthcare and manufacturing. But the track record of squeezing Windows into a small device isn't good. By James A. Martin Apr 26, 2017 4 mins Wearables Mobile Apps Consumer Electronics Podcasts Videos Resources Events SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER From our editors straight to your inbox Get started by entering your email address below. Please enter a valid email address Subscribe