The compact cabin bag comes with a built-in vacuum system to maximise your packing power
As the summer holiday season draws ever closer, thousands of Brits are getting ready to jet off to sunny hotspots across Europe and beyond. But the excitement of going away can quickly turn stressful when it comes to keeping to the right size of the strict airline baggage rules.
Budget airlines are cracking down harder than ever on bag sizes and extra luggage fees. This leaves many sunseekers with the dilemma of taking less with them or paying a small fortune for extra baggage.
Amazon shoppers think they might have found the answer to packing problems this summer. The new SZLX Vacuum Backpack could be the answer to travellers’ packing problems this summer.
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Available to buy for £49.99 on Amazon, this clever bag comes with a built-in vacuum system that shrinks clothes down to save space. Using a portable pump, holidaymakers can suck the air out of the bag in seconds.
The vacuum-packed system means more room for outfits, beach towels and holiday essentials without struggling to close the zip. According to Amazon, the backpack has been designed to fit airline cabin rules for carriers, including Ryanair and easyJet. Even with its large storage space, it still fits neatly under seats and in overhead lockers.
Vacuum Backpack
The ZLX Travel Backpack helps travellers make the most of their cabin bag space by using clever vacuum compression technology to shrink bulky clothes.
It also comes with handy extras, including a shoe compartment and a pocket to separate wet swimwear from dry clothes. There is even a USB charging port to keep phones powered up while waiting at the airport.
Despite packing in plenty of features, the bag is still comfortable to carry around busy airports. Padded shoulder straps and soft back cushions make it easier for travellers rushing through the airport.
The SZLX Vacuum Backpack could help Brits avoid expensive baggage charges this summer. But if it’s not quite right, the more expensive Airback Vacuum Backpack (£174 on Amazon) is the gold standard for compacting luggage.
Available in a choice of colours and two different sizes, this upscale carry-on comes with a pump and carry case. For buyers on a budget, vacuum travel bags are well within reach.
Designed to be placed into a cabin bag or case of your choosing, these handy bags can also be used at home. Starting from £16.99 for a set of 9 bags, they have been called “excellent for travel.”
Travellers who would prefer a Ryanair-sized bag that doesn’t feature the vacuum function, the Cabin Max 20 Litre Metz Underseat Bag is on sale for £30 at Next.
Shoppers who have already snapped up the SZLX Vacuum Backpack have given it a 4.4 out of five-star rating. One shopper compared it to “Mary Poppins bag” saying: ” I can fit two pairs of lightweight trousers, one pair of shorts, five tops, and toiletries, shoes and a separate pouch as well.”
Another shopper added: “I could fit everything I needed for a 4-day long weekend into the backpack and could probably have squeezed in more. Like the fact that you have separate storage for a laptop, wet things and shoes. Really pleased with my purchase. Was glad to find it in a shade of pink too!”
A third said: “Used this bag for a 5-day trip to Lisbon. Packed 5 pairs of trousers, about three dresses, and five tops rolled up in the main section, and loads of underwear – I fitted a toiletry bag, makeup bag, electric toothbrush in a case, curling iron, along with lots of other small things inside. I squeezed a second pair of shoes in the shoe compartment, and I got it all zipped up and closed. I flew with Ryanair and only paid for one small carry-on bag”
One buyer was less impressed, however, noting: “Unfortunately, the layout of all these bags doesn’t really work: if I put shoes in the shoe bag, I have significantly less space in the main pocket.”
Overall, most savvy travellers seem to find it a useful option for budget airlines. Another added: “Lot sturdier than expected, great compartments, perfect for WizzAir/Ryanair/EasyJet etc as free carry on. Fits LOADS in, my boyfriend recently went on a 10-day trip (during autumn, so heavier clothes) with just this!”
Shoppers should always check the measurements against airline cabin restrictions before they fly.