What I Pack: Grant Wilson

Grant Wilson. Photo / Supplied

Do you travel light or heavy?

Heavy, as my wife sorts most of that and likes to be prepared.

Cattle or first class?

Business where possible. I'm rather tall and when travelling any distance I like the room.

What type of suitcase do you carry?

Expandable, depending on whether my wife is with me.

What's always in your hand luggage?

My laptop, iPad, iPhone and headphones.

What's the best thing you've brought back from a trip?

Fantastic leather boots from Texas.

Favourite or most exciting airport to land in?

LA - all those planes coming in and out is amazing to watch as you are landing. Although Wellington on a good day would have to be up there especially as it means I get to see my granddaughter again.

Best packing tip?

Pack light, but that never happens.

Most memorable trip

An America road trip with our friends in their motorhome. We started in Texas, travelled down to New Orleans then on to Key West. Driving the motorhome on their motorways was an experience and we enjoyed observing the difference between some of the states. New Orleans was amazing but to see the effect of the floods was depressing to say the least.

Grant Wilson is the managing director and owner of Maketu Pies and chief judge of the 2011 Bakels NZ Supreme Pie Awards to be announced tonight.