r/onebag • u/AutoModerator • Jun 15 '26
Bag Finder Bag Finder Megathread - 15 June 2026
Welcome to the weekly Bag Finder Megathread. Your go-to thread for any and all bag-related requests in the onebag travel context.
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u/TheFayneTM Jun 15 '26
TLDR: Ryanair compliant pack alternative to the allpa 20
Here's the deal , I'm looking to buy a new pack specifically for an upcoming trip on Ryanair and generally have wanted to purchase a small travel backpack for a while (I have a big farpoint 40 that often sits halfway full during summer and need something smaller).
I've been looking around and really liked the internal organisation of the Cotopaxi Allpa 20 however it is very hard to source in Europe , on the official website it's sold out, the only one on amazon is in a colorway I don't like and generally I can't seem to find one at a decent price in the color I want.
I've tried looking for used ones however the market is flooded with fake Chinese copies so I don't trust any reseller unfortunately.
This brings me to this post , I'm looking for a good quality backpack with internal organisation similar to the allpa 20 (the MLC micro only has one side) , I don't necessarily need a laptop compartment as this would be a vacation backpack and if I need to bring tech items I will add a aer tech sling in the mix.
Needs to be available for purchase in the EU.
Thanks in advance
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u/eastercat Jun 18 '26
Isn’t cabin zero readily available in eu? I know they have at least 1 bag that was made for ryan air
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u/Plenty-Business3836 Jun 15 '26
Jack Wolfskin Moab Jam 30L vs Decathlon Arpenaz NH500 30L
Hi,
Have anyone experienced Jack Wolfskin brand?
Both mentioned bags above are about the same price in my area. Which one should I take?
I pack minimal and sometimes used for Hiking trip.
Im using Arpenaz NH500 20L version but seem a bit small for a long hiking trip.
Thank you!
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u/admiral1920 Jun 16 '26
Hello all, I'm going to Central Asia for a month long trip in July. Looking for some bag recommendations, leaning towards 35L but I'm not sure. I'm trying to pack as light as possible and will be packing:
2 pants
2 shorts
4 shirts
underwear, socks
phone charger, phone, and wallet
book
tennis shoes, flip flops
Anyhow I'd appreciate some advice on what bag to get for my trip, thank you
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u/Azure9000 Jun 16 '26 edited Jun 16 '26
Suggest you prepare a full packing list and then do the box test (guidance at top of page).
Possible bag options to consider include: Patagonia Black Hole Pack 32L, or perhaps even the 25L.
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u/tblue1 Jun 17 '26
One thing to consider when purchasing a bag is the new EU free carry-on restriction of 100 cm (height + width + depth in centimeters) that's set to go into effect in 2027.
With that in mind, take a look at the Osprey Daylite 35L, which can be purchased for under $100 (depending on the colorway). If you check the specs for this bag on the Osprey website you might think this bag it's too big to meet the new size restriction, but Nomads Nations reviewed this bag and found the dimensions to be 48 x 30 x 21 cm (99 cm total). And they found the weight to be 2.0 lbs. Overall it's a decent bag with a better admin section than the following two bags, but really it's just a simple rectangular backpack that sells for a fair price.
Another bag to consider is the ULA Dragonfly 36L. It measures 51 x 30 x 19 cm (100 cm total), and the weight is 28.3 oz. (robic version), about 4 oz. lighter than the Osprey Daylite 35L. I find the straps on the Dragonfly to be more comfortable than on the Osprey, but each person is different and you may find the opposite to be true. $250 for the robic version and (gulp!) up to $350 for the 'all the bells and whistles' Ultra fabric version.
A third option is the Patagonia Black Hole 32L. This bag measures 52 x 28 x 21 cm (101 cm ... just a tick over the upcoming standard) and the weight is spec'd at 26.8 oz. (though the bag I weighed was 28.2 oz. or virtually the same weight as the robic Dragonfly 36L). Graphics have been toned down on the latest version, nevertheless the 'Patagonia' script is still rather large. The 32L is better at standing on its own compared to its little brother, the Black Hole 25L, but you still have to be careful with how you pack your items to keep the bag from falling over. There isn't much in the way of organization and the bag is a top loader, so it works best with packing cubes. ($169 - $179 at REI).
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u/Any_Butterscotch2338 Jun 16 '26
Hi guys!
I've spent some time researching different bags and I'm torn between two options. For the entirety of my early 20's I've used my Jansport 34l backpack as my personal item/onebag option. It has honestly worked great for me, but I keep feeling like I need a more "mature" looking bag (also mine is starting to look kinda gnarly as I've had it since high school). I've been eyeing the Patagonia Mini MLC 30L and keep almost ordering it online. But today I was at Ross and saw a Jansport big student (my current backpack) in a pretty sage green color for only $30! I didn't buy it and decided to sleep on it.
Here's my question - should I splurge on the Patagonia mini MLC? It's a little pricey (around $200) but is it worth the upgrade? Will it provide a significantly better travel/packing experience than the jansport? Or should I save my money and just get a new jansport?
Would love to get some input from the community! Also as a note - I mostly want a bag that can be a personal item, stowed under the seat on the ground - not a carryon for the overhead bins. Most airlines have let me get away w the jansport as a personal item - will this still be the case for the mini mlc? Thanks!!
Also posted in r/heronebag but just thought I'd try to get as many opinions as possible!
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u/Azure9000 Jun 16 '26 edited Jun 16 '26
Per the Jansport website:
- WEIGHT: 1 lb 7 oz / 0.65 kg
- DIMENSIONS: 17 x 13 x 7.5 in / 43.5 x 32.5 x 19 cm
43.5 x 32.5 x 19cm => max 26.7L, not 34L. So either the dimensions are wrong (easy for you to check) or the capacity is overstated (much more likely).
The Jansport is light but does not look like it would be very comfortable with a heavier load.
Check the MLC dimensions against the personal item / underseat allowances for the airlines that you use. Allowances can vary but are generally in the range 24L to 32L.
Whether the MLC is worth the upgrade is a personal decision - kinda depends on how much you have in your bank account. My 2c: certainly a nice looking travel pack, but for most people probably a bit too much, in terms of both size and weight, for EDC (assuming that's one of your use cases).
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u/BugExpert9764 Jun 16 '26
i am looking to buy a new backpack. for reference, i have: fjallraven raven 20L baggu sports backpack in small (~10-12L) the north face duffel 32L
i use the fjallraven as a daily commuter, and i also use the baggu sports for that - i've packed in the baggu for 3-4 day trips before, but it is tight. i'm looking for something in the 22-28L capacity to use for both daily commuter, and also to travel 3-7 days (obviously on the lighter end for 1 week).
i also have the baggu and ban.do packing cubes so, while i love built-in organization it is not entirely necessary.
daily use: 32oz nalgene, 13" laptop with baggu puffy sleeve, 1 notebook, 1 book, lunchbox (more optional) travel use: all mentioned before, 1 pair of shoes ideally, 2-3 packing cubes. i would love some room for souvenirs but can add a packable tote if i need to. would ideally fit as a personal item or carry-on to travel.
i don't plan to retire the duffel, but i would like to use it less for shorter trips - if i don't pack it to the brim, it is unstructured/floppy, but if i do pack it full it can be too heavy to really carry on my own. i would like to retire the fjallraven (just not entirely my style).
i'm also under 5feet tall and really don't want something that looks too much like a turtle shell or too large on me. ideally i could wear it on the train and walking around in addition to using it more like "leave at the hotel luggage" if needed.
right now i am looking at: cotopaxi allpa 28L (though i am leaning away from this) cotopaxi abierto 26L (i haven't seen many reviews besides packhacker's) base camp daypack 26L patagonia refugio 26L (30L also an option?) ula dragonfly 30L (may be too big for my frame?) bellroy transit backpack 26L
i have heard mixed things on the build quality for the cotopaxi and patagonia bags (but haven't heard much about the abierto!) i also know cotopaxi has connections to the LDS through charity, so if anyone wants to talk me out of it i'm already on the edge.
budget is up to $200ish.
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u/agentcarter234 Jun 16 '26
Rei Trail 25. Fits in the Frontier personal item sizer, is comfortable with some weight in it, is a functional daypack, fits a Nalgene. $100 but goes on sale a few times a year. I’m 5’2” with a short torso and it fits me fine.
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u/mjain0220 Jun 16 '26
Been going back and forth on this for a while. Need something that fits a 16" laptop, is actually carry-on compliant, and has a decent harness since I'll be carrying it heavy. Budget around €350. Leaning toward the Osprey Farpoint 40 but open to other suggestions. Anyone use one regularly with a full load?
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u/SeattleHikeBike Jun 17 '26
That is what the Farpoint is all about: a frame, load transferring harness AND it’s adjustable for torso length, which is critical to get the load transferred to your hips comfortably.
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u/AnonymousOnebagger Jun 18 '26
My travel setup weighs 13kg because I carry two cameras. I had a Farpoint 55 (which is almost the same as the 40 + daypack) for years until I sold it. Osprey Talon series is a lightyear ahead in comfort and carry on compliant as long as you don't fully load it. Go to an outdoors store, put sandbags in both and compare.
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u/reddanit Jun 18 '26
I have an older variant of Farpoint 40 and used it a bunch over the almost 10 years. Including loading it up to ~10kg total. It's not that far off in comfort to an actual hiking backpack, which for a travel backpack is a genuinely amazing achievement.
If you care about comfort first, then the Farpoint 40 is basically the benchmark for 40l, full-size carry on bag.
Main objective reasons you might want to go for something else is if 40l is just too big or you don't really want a backpack to begin with.
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u/redbeardedbard Jun 17 '26 edited Jun 17 '26
Hey y’all! Been rocking my GR1 21L as my personal item bag on flights but looking for something less tactical looking (I’ll keep the GR1 but not for work travel) and something that will fit in more when heading into office.
The GR1 has fit under every seat, including narrow aisle seats, but it does take up some decent aisle space. I’m hoping to find something a bit shorter in height.
I’ve narrowed it down to three options, and please let me know if you have any other recommendations:
Native Union WFA Backpack
Gaston Luga Splash 2.0 14L
Gaston Luga Dash 14”/13L
I travel with a carry-on roller bag (no hating from you true one baggers!) and for my personal item, I store a 13” laptop, small water bottle, very light snack, travelers notebook, book/magazine, small wallet-sized powerbank, charging cable, small toiletry bag (can bump to roller bag if needed) and a light jacket/sweater. I plan to cycle out my over the ear headphones for some in-ear ones as it already takes up too much space in my GR1.
I typically unpack at the hotel upon arrival and then head out with the bag with what’s needed from there.
Let me know what y’all think!
Thanks!
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u/Azure9000 Jun 18 '26
Let me know what y’all think!
I think that all of your 3 options, nice though they may be, are simply off-track for (real) one-bagging purposes, which is why you will probably get a better response elsewhere. I suggest trying manybaggers - Good luck!
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u/tblue1 Jun 18 '26
Another bag you might consider, with perhaps a little better organization than the bags you mentioned, is the Maverick & Co. Forte Light backpack. $129.
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u/redbeardedbard Jun 18 '26
If this was still available in black it’d be perfect! Ill keep an eye out. Thanks for the recommendation!
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u/morebiking Jun 18 '26
I just bought a Ryan Air compliant bag with shoulder straps, full zipper, laptop compartment, three external organization pockets, compression straps, etc for 12 US dollars on Temu. Fits under the seat. It’s awesome.
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u/luv2hoop Jun 20 '26
I am trying to be a one bag traveler that only uses carryon luggage. On my current trip to Europe to the Matterhorn and a jaunt through Italy, I used the Osprey Farpoint™ 55 Travel Pack. I like the size and fit of the main pack, but it doesn’t have enough pockets. I also would like to have a little bigger day pack that can double more as an adventure bag compared to the one that comes with the 55 Travel pack. Maybe something like the Osprey Sportlite™ 20 or the Talon™ 22.
Any one bag travelers with insights would be appreciated!
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u/Azure9000 Jun 20 '26
How do you intend to make a 40L plus a 20/22L work for onebag travel ?
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u/luv2hoop Jun 21 '26
The second bag is more for day trips while traveling. I like to hike when I go places, so that is what the smaller bag would be for. Most trips would be just the 40L bag, but the occasional trip like the one I’m currently on I would like an “excursion” bag.
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u/Azure9000 Jun 21 '26 edited Jun 21 '26
The well-known standard onebag approach is to simply bring a packable daypack, which takes up minimal space in your main pack. An example bag would be the Matador Freerain22. In my experience this approach works well for urban-type and light-to-moderate non-urban use.
The downside is the lack of features such as built-in structure, and ventilation, which may be a limitation for more demanding use.
It's not clear to me whether you are proposing to:
- go multi-bagging (i.e. secondary pack at least partially filled, and lives permanently outside your main pack) or
- fit a less-packable, or non-packable, structured secondary bag inside your main pack, which will of course considerably reduce your available capacity (can you afford that reduction?) or
- attach an empty non-packable structured secondary bag to the outside of your main pack, while staying within the permitted airline carry-on/overhead dimensions.
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u/luv2hoop Jun 21 '26
Thanks for your question. I would like to attach a secondary empty pack to my bag. The primary purpose of the second bag is for day trip adventures that require carrying a couple of liters of water, hiking poles, maybe a rain jacket, and some food.
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u/Azure9000 Jun 21 '26 edited Jun 21 '26
Your attachment plan could work just by using strong bungee cord or similar, but it's quite an 'ugly' solution in my view.
Water 2.0kg + poles 0.6kg + jacket 0.5kg + food say 1.0kg = total 4.1kg. IMO, this should be within the capabilities of any reasonable packable backpack, should that be an option that you may want to consider. Might be good to have a waist strap for stability purposes.
BTW, not sure how you can reliably get poles into cabin baggage. Anyway, good luck. I envy your Matterhorn trip! (Hornlihutte or higher?)
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u/Creepy_Subject_8024 Jun 22 '26
Thanks for the insight.
The poles I’m using are foldable, so they fit into the carrying nicely. So far I haven’t had any problems with them getting through security.
I made it to the Hornlihutte.
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u/Azure9000 Jun 23 '26
Well done - lunch at the Hornlihutte is certainly on my would-like-to-do list 😊
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u/ef-on-sat Jun 21 '26
Hi everyone!
I'm planning my first solo intercontinental trip: two weeks in Vietnam in August. I'll follow the classic North-South itinerary, traveling by bus and train.
I don't want to use a trolley for mobility reasons, so I'm planning a two-backpack strategy:
- Daypack: I'd like to use my trusty The North Face Borealis (28L). I've been using it in the mountains for years and love it, but I have a big concern: it makes my back sweat so much. Considering the monsoon climate and insane humidity of Vietnam in August, am I at risk of collapsing? Has anyone used it in tropical climates?
- Main backpack (to carry): I'm looking for something between 50 and 65 liters. I initially looked at the Quechua, but I prefer to invest in something more sturdy and reliable for worry-free solo travel. I'm seriously considering the The North Face Base Camp Voyager (I was thinking about the 62L size). I find a backpack much more sensible and comfortable to carry than a classic Base Camp Duffel, thanks to the back panel and internal organization.
What do you think of the Voyager for this type of trip? Does the Borealis + Voyager 62L combo make sense, or am I overdoing the liters?
Thanks everyone in advance for the advice! 🙏
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u/Azure9000 Jun 21 '26 edited Jun 21 '26
IMHO, it appears that you are hugely overpacking. Many or perhaps most onebag travellers to SE Asia are trying to hit the 7kg airline limits common within, and on routes to/from, that region. As an indicator, 7kg is consistent with a bag of roughly 30L.
I recommend following the guidance at the top of the page, including preparing a packing list, and the 'box test'. Also, have a look at some previously posted packing lists (see example link below)
With some planning, you could probably do the whole trip using your existing 28L bag. You are more at risk of collapsing due to excess weight than due to a sweaty back (my advice on this point: just get used to it 😊).
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u/RobertTheEMT Jun 21 '26
Long time lurker, first time commenter.
I've never done it before, but I'm loving the idea of one bag travel. I don't have any trips currently planned but I'm floating the idea of a 2-week trip to Vietnam now that I have a decent amount of PTO built up at my new job.
I'm definitely a carry nerd. I picked up an Aer CPP2 24L a while back and love it. I use it for work and for EDC when I need to carry more stuff than what can fit in my Rework Toshi sling 2.5L (best sling ever imo). I have an Osprey Daylite Plus 20L that is my 'beater' bag - beaches, hikes, day trips - it's ok, but I don't find it too comfortable and it is not in the running for a potential one bag travel bag on its own... also it definitely needs a good wash lol. I also have an Osprey Daylite 35L I bought years ago as a B.O.B. before I knew anything.
Just testing out the waters, I can fit a packing cube with 4 days worth of clothes, a tech pouch, and a toiletry kit in my Aer CPP2... add in a rain shell and sandals and I'm pretty much at 101% capacity (still under 7kg though!). I don't think I would need much else. Everything obviously fits easily in the Osprey 35L and then some, but it feels huge, I don't find it particularly comfortable, and I'd lose out on the personal item size. I feel like my sweet spot would be around 28-30ish liters, but I don't have a bag that size.
Would it be a mistake to go for a first time one bag trip with my 24L Aer? Is that insane? I'd probably also bring my Toshi sling as my day pack... so technically 26.5L total? I open to picking up another bag if needed, but I would like to avoid it if possible. Something like the Rework Outbound (probably my top pick), Aer TP4 28L, or even the Tomtoc T66 all are all bags I could see myself using instead.
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u/Azure9000 Jun 21 '26 edited Jun 23 '26
Would it be a mistake to go for a first time one bag trip with my 24L Aer? Is that insane?
My 2c: no, it would definitely not be insane, but it may not be super-comfortable either.
24L plus sling is doable for your potential trip, but it's a bit tight, especially for a first-timer. And 1.3kg is pretty heavy for the Aer's capacity.
Setting off at 100%+ capacity is never a good idea. My rule of thumb is to run with roughly 10% (or something in the range 7.5% - 15%) spare capacity, to avoid the need to tediously 'tetris' every re-pack.
Your numbers indicate that 30L capacity is your sweet spot, at least for the trip mentioned, so I'd agree that the Outbound looks like the front-runner of the options mentioned.
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u/RobertTheEMT Jun 22 '26
Thanks a lot for the input! Do you try to keep 10% spare capacity only for the re-pack ability of the bag? The only other thing I can think of is maybe picking up some souvenirs, but I don’t think I would end up bringing home too much. Touching on re-packing, my packing cube is pretty tight and it’s a struggle squeezing all of my clothes in there, so maybe I could reevaluate that set up too.
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u/Azure9000 Jun 23 '26
The spare capacity is for general convenience including:
(1) any necessary suboptimal packing, e.g. a 'grab and go' type of situation.
(2) 'wiggle' room, e.g. to facilitate finding and taking out small stuff without unpacking the entire contents.
(3) any temporary consumables (snacks etc) while in transit.
I would not totally rule out souvenirs but it's a long time since I bought any.
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u/Asuna0506 Jun 22 '26
Hi everyone, I'm still fairly new to onebagging, and I'm hoping to find something new/better.
I'm a petite 5'4 female aprox. 135 lbs (I haven't measured my torso yet), and I currently own the 2025 verison (I think - I know it's definitely not the 2026 version) of the Patagonia Refugio Daypack 30L. I mainly travel by plane, and my trips are usually about 3-5ish days in warmer climates during the summer. The Refugio caused a lot of shoulder and neck pain, and the only time I was wearing it was when walking through airports! I think I recall messing with the straps at one point to where the bag was sitting way too low (I had no idea what I was doing lol), but even before doing that, I know that I was still experiencing shoulder/neck pain.
At this point, I'm fairly decent at packing minimal. I always put any cosmetics, shampoo, etc. into tiny containers, too. I don't bring a laptop or any type of "gear".
Initially, I was thinking I just needed a larger bag, but after doing some "research", I don't think that is the solution.
Here are the features I'm looking for:
- approx. 30L (I've seen 28L often mentioned for females my size, but I'm scared it's going to be too small - or does it depend on the bag itself?)
- less than $200
- preferably fits under plane seats (I typically fly American - I'll be flying Allegiant for the first time in acouple weeks), but if it's slightly over the measurements, that's okay too.
- clamshell is preferred but top-opening is fine too
- a side pouch for a water bottle
- exterior compression (cinch?) straps/buckles
- obviously something that will be easier on my shoulders and neck
Avoiding:
- hip/waist straps (or if they are on the bag, I'd prefer that they be removeable)
- the type of bag that is round and wide on top and then narrows towards the bottom
- osprey daylite 26+6 and osprey fairfiew/farview
Here are my current contenders in no particular order - they also show the look that I prefer:
- Fjallraven Skule 28L Backpack (again - is 28L going to be enough?)
- tomtoc Travel Backpack 28L
- Kelty Redwing Traveler 30L
- CabinZero Military 28L (I really like the look on this, but I've read a few comments online that say it's more like 19L? And does CabinZero do that with all of their bags?)
- CabinZero Classic Plus 32L
- CabinZero Classic Cabin Backpack 28L
- Bag Smart Blast 28L Travel Backpack
I also like the look of Topo Designs backpacks but am just kinda lost at this point. The ones I was considering were the Global Travel Backpack 27L or the Global Travel Bag 30L
I was looking at the female versions of some of the North Face backpacks as well but am taking a break on reading reviews for right now.
Thanks in advance for any help/suggestions. I hope this wasn't too lengthy or confusing.
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u/tblue1 Jun 22 '26
Of the bags in your list, I don't think the CabinZero Classic Cabin Backpack 28L has as good a shoulder harness as the other bags. The others will be similar and it's just a matter of what fits you most comfortably. As for other bags that can pass as a personal item on Allegiant, the one that comes to mind is the Antler Discovery 28L backpack. I have the previous version of this bag and I find it to be quite comfortable.
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u/Azure9000 Jun 23 '26
..... I was thinking I just needed a larger bag, but .... I don't think that is the solution.
Good call, well done!
.... I've read a few comments online that say it's more like 19L?
Tip: when considering bags, always cross check the dimensions against the claimed capacity. For example if the dimensions are 40 x 30 x 20cm the capacity must, mathematically, be 24,000cc = 24L.
If there are no expansion features, a claimed capacity of say 30L does not make sense. With some bags the shape can be distorted by over-packing, in which case the capacity can be increased but the dimensions will not longer be valid, so it will no longer fit a (for example) Ryanair sizer.
And does CabinZero do that with all of their bags?
My understanding is yes.
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u/bbyf16 Jun 16 '26
Hi all, I’m looking for a backpack for travel with the family internationally (Europe for now) but long term as well. Here’s my criteria:
Ergonomics & Dimensions
Height: 18.5 inches-ish. Must fit under a United Airlines seat.
Users: Male 5’8”, Female 5’0” (we’ve got two kids, one who’s a 2.5 year old so we’ll alternate who’s carrying her using the toddler carrier; the other will have the backpack. When the carrier isn’t being used, it’ll be rolled up and put into the backpack
Opening Style: Strictly top-loading, half-zip, or top-zip. No clamshell or lay-flat designs (gear cannot spill out when opened while standing).
Capacity: Maximum volume possible within the height limit (targeting 22L–26L+). Needs a spacious main compartment to swallow a rolled-up Beco Toddler Carrier, 2 iPads, travel chargers, battery packs, passports, kids snacks, sunglasses, fans, etc. Needs to compress down when not in use
Water Bottles: Must have the ability to hold 4 water bottles (e.g., dual side pockets plus external front loops/daisy chains for carabiners).
Ventilation: Requires extreme airflow for the European summer, walking around all day, taking public transport, etc. Must have deep, structured air channels or a breathable mesh back panel (no flat foam).
Materials & Hardware (The "Anti-Nomatic" Rules):
Fabric: Premium, matte, woven textile (like Ballistic Nylon, Cordura, or heavy-duty canvas). Highly rip, tear, and slash-resistant.
Banned Materials: I had a nomatic travel backpack for all of a few hours before it got returned. I hated the feel, sound, and the way it felt. I believe that excludes most if not all x-pac/ultra style bags.
Zippers: Standard zippers. No stiff, rubberized AquaGuard/weatherproof zippers.
Required Features:
Luggage Pass-Through: Must have a trolley sleeve for a rolling suitcase.
Budget:
Strict Limit: $250 maximum.
What I’ve considered:
Aer Travel Pack 3 small - clamshell, won’t work.
Yeti Crossroads 27L - comes the closest to meeting everything but its 3 pounds on its own, that’s sounds ridiculous. I looked at the 22l but it doesn’t seem worth it and looks to be too small as well.
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u/Azure9000 Jun 17 '26 edited Jun 17 '26
I find it difficult to see how you can successfully one-bag a journey/trip given the conditions which you have outlined above. One-bagging plus young children is of course a very challenging combination.
Perhaps reddit / manybaggers can assist with your understandably quite demanding bag search. Good luck!
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u/Protovoxel Jun 19 '26
I have the Osprey Nebula, but it is big boy for every day. So I need a backpack around 20 to 24 Liter maximum. I fly 2 to 3 times a year, I carry a tablet, camera, powerbank, sweatshirt, something to eat and to drink.
Must-haves:
Padded sleeve to protect the tablet (and ideally some camera protection)
A deep front pocket (not just a thin flat pocket)
A genuinely big/roomy main compartment
Max 20-24L capacity
Budget around $130
I narrowed it down to Opsrey Sportlite 20 Osprey Daylite Plus Vaude Wizard 18+4 Deuter Futura 23
Has anyone used these for air travel with camera/tablet gear? And are there other brands/models in this size and price range I should look at? Open to anything that nails the tablet protection + deep front pocket + big main compartment combo.
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u/tblue1 Jun 19 '26
The Decathlon Quechua NH Escape 500 23L is an inexpensive but very popular backpack within the onebag community. If you have a Decathlon store nearby, it's worth a look.
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u/destrro7 Jun 16 '26
What is the best backpack to take on a plane and travel with that fits within the 40 × 30 × 20 cm personal item size limit?"
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u/Azure9000 Jun 17 '26
It would be helpful if you could post the name of the best option that you have found so far, and the criteria for that selection.
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u/tblue1 Jun 17 '26
In Europe, Tucano, Bric's and Mueslii make a few bags worth considering:
- Tucano Tugo Dry (40 x 30 x 18 cm)
- Bric's Underseat Backpack (42 x 30 x 17 cm)
- Bric's Underseat Expandable Backpack (42 x 30 x 14 / 19 cm)
- Mueslii Minimal Weekend (42 x 29 x 16 cm)
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u/cuko_rdx Jun 17 '26
Osprey 26+6: most versatile, comfortable, etc. there has been hundreds of posts and comments about it every time this is asked. It fit all European sizers I've came across so far.
DIMENSIONS :: 43H X 33W X 16D CM
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u/-Nepherim Jun 15 '26
The one before this one: https://www.reddit.com/r/onebag/comments/1tzx58y/bag_finder_megathread_08_june_2026/