A small bag can be carried under the seat, as well as purchases made at the airport (both the package and the purchases must fit entirely under the seat in front of them; they cannot be an obstacle to anyone passing by and cannot protrude). This is one of the best cabin bags we’ve ever come across, and it’s got a sturdiness we don’t often see in soft-sided cabin cases.

Alternatively, if you prefer pulling your case and think you’ll cross bumpy ground, opt for cabin luggage with 2 wheels. The small pocket on the exterior was great for storing smaller items such as keys, and the four oversized spinner wheels moved incredibly freely.

Some companies such as EasyJet, Norwegian, Ryanair, Transavia or Wizz Air only allow one small item to be carried in the cabin, a handbag, so to speak, and force the traveler to pay a supplement for cabin luggage even if they are from size allowed by the airline. Quite a few carry-on cases have this feature now, including the Samsonite Upscape, but it’s nicely done in the Proxis, taking up minimal space inside and easy to use on the go. PACK THE MAX FOR RYANAIR PRIORITY BOARDING: At Aerolite, we understand it’s frustrating when you can’t pack everything you want.

If your hand luggage doesn’t meet the size and weight requirements, you risk checking in your bag after all, and you still have to pay. One half has a strong compression mat and straps, while the other is a zippable compartment with extra pockets. Bei der Mitnahme von Flüssigkeit im Kabinengepäck sollte man beachten, dass diese ausschließlich in Behältnissen bis zu 100 ml mit an Board genommen werden darf. Samsonite is on a mission to prove traditional brands can be innovative too with this ridged hardshell carry on.When we left our laptop case in a hotel room in Goa, we had no concerns about keeping our exposed computer in this bag’s laptop sleeve – like the rest of the bag, it’s exceptionally well padded.

There’s truly a bag for every occasion and everybody, with a range of school bags and PE bags for kids, plus duffle bags, holdalls and carry-on suitcases for trips away. With this in mind our in-house UK design team creates more than 150 new ranges every year, striving to offer true value for money without sacrificing style, durability or limiting our selection. We loved the presence of the bag’s side straps – these don’t only serve as compression straps but helped to secure the water bottles we placed in the side pockets, too.It fits comfortably in the overhead and does not take up anybody else's space, so I don't feel guilty about taking it on board. Everything is kept secure with a TSA lock while an integrated ID tag makes it easily distinguishable. We hope we have helped you and have resolved some of the doubts that usually arise when we have to travel about what we can and cannot get into the cabin of the plane. When carried using the side handle, the backpack straps slip neatly into their designated pocket, and the clamshell opening, which reveals two roomy, mesh-covered compartments, makes accessing the contents a breeze. These particular bags were put through their paces on visits to Singapore, Indonesia and Manchester, and we used them to transport everything from computers and cameras to the dive gear we needed for a visit to one of Indonesia’s most remote archipelagos.