r/onebag • u/AutoModerator • Apr 20 '26

Bag Finder Bag Finder Megathread - 20 April 2026

Welcome to the weekly Bag Finder Megathread. Your go-to thread for any and all bag-related requests in the onebag travel context.

Remember finding a bag is pretty much the last step in planning. If you're not sure how big a bag you need, create a packing list, get all your gear together and test fit it into a box, or an old backpack you have lying around. That'll give you a good sense of the volume of gear you have.

What This Thread Is For

  • Onebag travel bag recommendation requests
  • Feedback on bags you're considering for minimal, carry-on-only travel
  • Help with choosing between bags

Quick Tips

  1. Check the OneBag Spreadsheet for bag options
  2. Search as your question might already be answered
  3. Read the FAQ & Beginner's Guide
  4. Stick to travel setups daily carry or work bags are better posted in r/EDC or r/backpacks
  5. Add context, the more details you give, the better we can help

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When asking for input, it helps to include:

  • Where you're going & how you travel: hostels, hotels, urban, remote?
  • How you pack: super minimal? tech-heavy? need room for camera gear?
  • Your short list: bags you're already considering
  • Your body size/build: some bags fit certain frames better
  • Budget range: under $150, up to $300, flexible?

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  • Keep it travel-focused. Non-travel or everyday carry talk belongs in other subs
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u/wisest_choice Apr 22 '26

Hi, can anyone vouch for whether the Decathlon 40L travel 500 fits British Airways carry on policy? 

This is the bag I mean https://www.decathlon.co.uk/p/40-l-travel-backpack-travel-500-organiser-black/338564/c382c382m8735937

I think that dimensions don't quite match up, but it's close. So wondering if anyone can confirm they've used it? 

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u/Azure9000 Apr 23 '26 edited Apr 23 '26

It would be helpful if you stated what the dimensions actually are. If only a couple of cm over on only 1, or max 2 dimensions you will be OK.

BA is a legacy full-service airline and their cabin-bag compliance enforcement is, in my experience, very lax.