Among our daypacks, most of the bags below 40 liters will meet carry-on requirements. Follow the 22” x 14” x 9” or 45 linear inch total for standard carry-on dimensions, or call your airline for specific guidelines.
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The Farpoint 40 is sized to meet most domestic carry-on requirements, making it the perfect one-pack-does-all for streamlined travel. A quick access zippered laptop/tablet sleeve protects devices up to 16 and an external toiletry pocket helps you breeze through security lines.
The Farpoint 55 comes with a fully detachable dayback that gives you ultimate flexibility with your travels. Plus, it meets most domestic carry-on requirements with the main pack overhead and daypack as your personal item for far-flung adventures.
Simply compare the dimensions of the Osprey Farpoint 40 (22 x 14 x 9) to Spirit Airline's carry-on regulations for a personal item (16 x 14 x 12) and you'll see that the Farpoint is 6 too high. That's a pretty big difference so you shouldn't plan on being able to slip it on as a personal item.
What is considered a personal item bag varies from airline to airline, but a small purse, briefcase and laptop bag are always considered personal items. Backpacks, totes, and crossbody bags are typically considered personal items too. The key to remember is it must be able to fit underneath the seat in front of you.
While personal item size restrictions vary across airlines, most airlines consider a small backpack, purse, briefcase, or laptop bag to be a personal item. These must always fit under the seat in front of you. Many airlines restrict passengers to one personal item and one carry on bag.
The 40L will max out carry on dimensions on most airlines so you never have to check a bag. For stricter airlines, like RyanAir, 30L will be a better choice.
Osprey Farpoint 40 Men's Travel BackpackA rather sophisticated solution for a travel backpack is Osprey's suitcase backpack for men. It's a bit larger than the most compact options, but it's well worth it, with a large storage unit in the middle that opens like a suitcase with a zip.
A Round-Up of the Best Osprey Backpacks for TravelOur overall favourite Osprey travel backpack is the Farpoint/Fairview 40 but the Porter 46 comes close. For a lightweight option, we recommend the Daylite Carry On 44 and if you're looking for a backpack with wheels, the Farpoint Wheels bags are excellent options.
Can I bring a backpack as my Ryanair hand luggage? Yes, Ryanair allows passengers to bring one small bag on board, which can be a backpack or handbag. This bag must fit under the seat in front of you and should not exceed the dimensions of 25cm x 20cm x 40cm.
Your backpack will generally be allowed as a carry-on if it's under 50 liters, or about 22 x 14 x 9 inches. Get a 45-liter backpack if you want to carry as much stuff as possible on the plane with you.
Yes.The usual maximum dimensions for carry-on luggage are 9 inches x 14 inches x 22 inches (22 centimeters x 35 centimeters x 56 centimeters). This is 43.12L, so your 50L backpack is about 16% too big. You might get away with it because the gate staff often doesn't (have the time to) check the bag sizes in all detail.
Airlines may sometimes ask you to buy a new seat in order to fit your big item. Then, the additional fee will be significant. Even worse, if your personal item is too large or heavy, it is possible that you have to leave it or be denied entry.
Technically, any piece of luggage that you “carry on” to an airplane is a carry-on bag. Most airlines allow one piece of carry-on luggage or “hand baggage” that can fit in the overhead bin, plus a “personal item” (a smaller purse, computer bag, diaper bag, small backpack, etc.
Generally, you're allowed one carry on and one personal item, such as a purse, suit bag, briefcase. As long as your backpacks conform to the airline size specifications for hand luggage, it's not a problem that both your carry-ons are backpacks.