Has anyone found a decent backpack or like that is sized to fulfill the requirements for cabin. Did a recent trip where my "assault" pack definitely was too tactical looking (whatever) and very much wrong size and too heavy. Preferable not in fluorescent colours.
Cabin sized baggage
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I love this daysack. It's fine for a weekend, but I also use it for carrying bits to and from work.
You can get it in neutral, non-military colours.
Not cheap, but it should last you years.
The main problem seems to be the width, many European airlines quote 55*40*23 cm and almost all assault type packs are about 30 cm and much too thick. Last time I traveled nobody did any measuring though but if you are caught that might cause delays and expenses.
That definitely looks like a better pack to the one I have just now though.
That definitely looks like a better pack to the one I have just now though.
I have a Maxpedition Fliegerduffel as carry-on luggage. It has concealed shoulder straps in the back panel.
Quoted overall dimensions are 14"(L) x 9"(W) x 22"(H) which I reckon to be about 35.5cm x 23cm x 56cm. That might be ever so slightly over the stated limits for carry-on, but if it mostly contains clothing, then I can use the cinch straps to squeeze it to fit.
Quoted overall dimensions are 14"(L) x 9"(W) x 22"(H) which I reckon to be about 35.5cm x 23cm x 56cm. That might be ever so slightly over the stated limits for carry-on, but if it mostly contains clothing, then I can use the cinch straps to squeeze it to fit.
……, but if you have a soft bag (as opposed to a case) you can squeeze and negotiate.
Did they actually say it was "too tactical looking"?
Surely if it fits in the template it can go as a carry on?
I had no problems taking a rush 12 as carry on.
Surely if it fits in the template it can go as a carry on?
I had no problems taking a rush 12 as carry on.
Tom Bihn - expensive but good quality. I love my tristar. That's the one I use all the time. I got the bigger aeronaut as a present, but i dont really like the end pouches. My wife nicked my Western flyer, (she travels a lot) slightly smaller but still good. None really showing wear in more than 10 years of use. All in the old ballistic nylon, havent tried the new material.
You project too much intelligence on them.
No. but I get to some kind of extra search every time I have it on me, on the other hand I get that what ever I have with me.I would like to carry a soft pack just because it is possible to form it into most shapes the measuring box takes. Also most assault packs are actually unnecessary heavily built, I just like the compartments that lets one to pack orderly.
Whenever I fly, my luggage allowance gets taken up by my takedown mtb and associated paraphernalia in a suitcase to avoid ridiculous charges, so everything else has to be carry on.
I use a skate backpack that has straps to carry my skateboard which double as compression straps. Both the ones I've had are built tough, have multiple compartments for organisation but look completely civilian.
My current bag is a Billabong branded one, my old one was an Animal offering but there are plenty out there, reasonably priced too.
Worth a look even if you don't skate.
I use a skate backpack that has straps to carry my skateboard which double as compression straps. Both the ones I've had are built tough, have multiple compartments for organisation but look completely civilian.
My current bag is a Billabong branded one, my old one was an Animal offering but there are plenty out there, reasonably priced too.
Worth a look even if you don't skate.
My go to carry on bag system is a Hill People Gear Umlindi pack, DIY PALs pocket or HPG Attache if I need a laptop, and the HPG M2016 pack.
The Umlindi + Attache is pretty much spot on for most carry on sizes. The PALs is smaller than the Attache. The M2016 gets to be my “additional personal item” on the floor under the seat, where such things are permitted. I may or may not use a Recon Belt with a couple of pouches to help carry load and for extra space and organising.
The strap system allows things like jackets and jumpers to be carried easily, it is all modular and quick to assemble or disassemble, the external bottle pockets are big enough to carry water on plane and adding a bottle holder helps further.
The Umlindi + Attache is pretty much spot on for most carry on sizes. The PALs is smaller than the Attache. The M2016 gets to be my “additional personal item” on the floor under the seat, where such things are permitted. I may or may not use a Recon Belt with a couple of pouches to help carry load and for extra space and organising.
The strap system allows things like jackets and jumpers to be carried easily, it is all modular and quick to assemble or disassemble, the external bottle pockets are big enough to carry water on plane and adding a bottle holder helps further.
I travel a lot and really rate the AER Travel pack 3, it's designed for carry on travel. I use packing cubes for compression and organisation. It's also really comfortable to carry for a long time and has a good amount of useful features.
The last two are quite close to what I am looking, hmmm... looks like local availability is limited.
I’d recommend looking into something like the Osprey Daylite or the Patagonia Arbor Pack, both are great sizes for cabin luggage, not bulky, and low-key in design. They’re comfy, lightweight, and definitely not flashy or tactical-looking. Avoid those super tactical packs if you want to fly under the radar. Also, stick to neutral colors like black, navy, or olive to keep it simple.
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