Luggage-style backpack?
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Anonymous
| I have a Bagsmart one I like. We went to Europe recently and we each had one of these and one roller bag (although we checked the roller bags). I have also used mine on a Basic Economy flight where i put it under the seat and it fit just fine. Mine isn't rigid, so I can smush it a little or compress it with the straps if just for an overnight. Domestic airlines won't blink at this on your back if just your personal item. |
Anonymous
Briggs and Riley has one I love it, Just took it to Japan best thing ever |
Anonymous
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OP, I have the one you linked from target which I love and we also have this one that was recommended on this site:
biaggi Carry Cube Backpack: TSA Approved Travel Bag with Removable Packing Cube, Lightweight & Durable for Personal Item Use https://a.co/d/bwNJ6mt I personally like the target one better because there’s more pockets, a laptop sleeve, etc., which makes it more versatile for both business and personal travel. Definitely go look at the target one in person. Lots of little pockets and areas where you can put in other personal items. When we traveled internationally, I had a Crossbody bag, and I kept that in one of the pockets with passports, phone, chargers, etc. it was easy to quickly stuff back and the backpack for storage during the flight. I’m only 5’4 and did not have an issue with not enough leg space but I could see if you are a tall individual why you might want more foot space on a flight unless you’re traveling business class or economy plus. My husband carried the smaller biaggi backpack linked above, and I just didn’t find it versatile enough. |
Anonymous
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This is a good example of one that is actually compliant as a personal item size. 26 liters, so obviously can hold a lot less stuff than a 40 or 45 liter one that is carry-on size.
https://www.osprey.com/daylitetm-expandable-travel-pack-26-6 |
Anonymous
Nobody wants this bag, PP. |
Anonymous
DP. It will fit except it sticks out a bit because it's a little taller than the dimensions allowed for personal size. Read the reviews - some airlines won't make a fuss if you try to bring it on as a personal item plus anothrr carry on, but some will. |
Anonymous
| I used the Target backpack as my personal item on international flights and had no issues. I did pull the straps as small as possible and it wasn't overstuffed to start with. It fit easily under the seat. Between that and a carry on, I was set for two weeks. |
Anonymous
No, but there is a version of this that counts as a personal item and is the right size to fit below the seat while still opening like a clamshell. I have that. |
Anonymous
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I switched to a very small roller bag from a backpack and regret it for the reason a PO mentioned: US airlines routinely make people with wheeled luggage gate check and back packs of every size seem to get waived right through. This is important to me, since I often use a regional airport and smaller planes.
It was aggravating to have to line up in the jetway with everyone waiting for a “carryon”. I need to find a lighter backpack! |
Anonymous
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Said it above, but heavily recommend staying away from these larger ones unless it has a hip/waist belt to transfer weight off your shoulder |
Anonymous
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My husband purchased the one OP linked; and we ended up buying another one for me since I kept stealing it for trips.
He uses it as a personal item, but not super full. If he’s using it as a carry on, he will stuff it. We just returned home last night from a long trip and he used the backpack and a slimmer rolling bag. |
Anonymous
| Osprey makes one like that - 26+6 or 35. |
Anonymous
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We got this in the brown color and I love it, too. Also has a luggage trolley sleeve, which was a must have for me. With that said, we use it as a personal item, not to replace a carry-on suitcase. It fits under airplane seat and is a super functional travel backpack, since it doubles as a light pack for more active trips (hikes, etc.). |