Backpacks that are Airplane compliant for Carryon

[steve7100]

I am trying to find a backpack is less then 45" so I do not have to check bags. What do you guys recommend?

[Eagle]

steve7100, I've never looked for Backpacks that small, but you might check out:

- Eagle Creek
- Rick Steves (Appenzel Day Pack or Convertible Carry On?)
- Osprey Travel Packs
- Gregory Packs

You will really have to practise the art of "packing light" in travelling with a Pack of that size! Let us know how well that approach works, as I'm sure others here will be interested.

Good luck and happy travels!

[herrbert]

Also keep in mind, that some airlines, esp. Budgetairlines are very strict on weight limits on their flights, and make you pay for every kilogram, you are talking on board, that is above their limit (in case of Ryanair only 10kg).

And then also keep in mind that for the UK, there are still stricter rules in place. Which limits the possibility of taking anything into the cabin.

[steve7100]

Thanks Eagle and Herrbert. I have a few that I will be going to look at next week. I checked kelty, north face, eagle creek, osprey, gregory and a few others. About 2 days of searches.

My packing list is pretty small, 2 pants(wearing one) sweater, jacket, 3 socks underwear, flip flops, bathing suit, towel, travel sheet, small 1st aid kit, cosmetics(1qt with 3oz bottles).

I plan on wearing my sweater and jacket onto every plane (some airline the limit is 13lbs), it should be interesting, but managable.

Thanks again for your help.

[Eagle]

Steve, I wish I could pack that light!!! Unfortunately my Camera gear takes up some size and weight, so I imagine I'm going to PAY with RyanAir this year (hopefully it won't be too expensive, but I'll post a note later with the details).

As with any Backpack, make sure you are properly fitted according to torso length. Will you be using a Daypack also?

Cheers!

[Toulouse]

This is the backpack I'm getting, which is (I believe) the largest size they'll let you carry on to most airlines (at least cross-Atlantic ones):

www.eaglecreek.com/bags_luggage/adventure_travel_packs/Explorer-LT-Womens-Fit-10048/

It's the Eagle Creek Explorer LT.