Anonymous
07/27/2025 16:03
Subject: Luggage-style backpack?
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.).
Anonymous
07/27/2025 13:08
Subject: Luggage-style backpack?
Osprey makes one like that - 26+6 or 35.
Anonymous
07/27/2025 11:24
Subject: Luggage-style backpack?
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.
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
07/27/2025 10:37
Subject: Luggage-style backpack?
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
07/27/2025 08:51
Subject: Luggage-style backpack?
Anonymous
07/26/2025 22:50
Subject: Luggage-style backpack?
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!
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
07/26/2025 20:25
Subject: Luggage-style backpack?
Anonymous wrote:So you guys use these as your personal item and also have a carryon bag?
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
07/26/2025 20:09
Subject: Luggage-style backpack?
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
07/26/2025 16:38
Subject: Luggage-style backpack?
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:So you guys use these as your personal item and also have a carryon bag?
No. It's the carry-on.
You’ve obviously not done this. I’ve never had an issue with it as my personal item.
How do you fit it under the seat in front of you?
It just fits, PP.
If you go to the link OP provided and look at the pictures in the reviews, you’ll see dozens of pictures of it fitting under seats. It just fits.
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
07/26/2025 16:13
Subject: Luggage-style backpack?
Anonymous wrote: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
Nobody wants this bag, PP.
Anonymous
07/26/2025 11:16
Subject: Luggage-style backpack?
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
https://www.osprey.com/daylitetm-expandable-travel-pack-26-6
Anonymous
07/26/2025 10:46
Subject: Luggage-style backpack?
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.
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
07/26/2025 10:37
Subject: Luggage-style backpack?
Anonymous wrote:I apologize, I don’t even know what to call this type of bag, but it looks like this:
https://www.target.com/p/35l-travel-backpack-beige-open-story-8482/-/A-89699011
It’s the size of a backpack but opens like a suitcase.
This one is from Target, but some of the reviews aren’t great. Samsonite sells a similar backpack, but it’s $200! Tons of options are available on Amazon for half the price of the Target bag, but I question if the quality of any of those is any better.
If you have a backpack like this, please drop your recommendations!
Briggs and Riley has one I love it,
Just took it to Japan best thing ever
Anonymous
07/26/2025 10:36
Subject: Luggage-style backpack?
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.