Travel cabin bag is ‘excellent for below seat storage when flying’ and a ‘discount value’

‘Great versatility and a must buy’, said one shopper

Holidaymakers looking to avoid paying extra for luggage can pick up a compact travel backpack designed to fit underneath an airplane seat. The Taygeer Ryanair Cabin Bag 40x30x20 Underseat is now available for £17.08, down from £29.99 on Amazon.

Measuring 40x30x20cm, the cabin bag complies with Ryanair’s free hand luggage size allowance and has been praised by travellers as “perfect for under seat storage when flying” and a “bargain price”. Despite its compact size, the backpack has plenty of clever storage features, making it a handy option for short breaks and travellers looking to pack light.

The 40x30x20cm backpack opens 180 degrees like a suitcase, with multiple compartments to help keep clothes, toiletries and other travel essentials organised. There’s a separate compartment for laptops up to 15.6 inches, alongside a water-resistant wet pocket for toiletries or damp items and an independent shoe pouch.

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Padded mesh shoulder straps are designed to make the bag more comfortable to carry, while a luggage strap at the back allows it to be secured to a suitcase. Made from durable nylon with reinforced metal zips, the backpack is designed to meet Ryanair’s free cabin bag dimensions and may also be suitable for other airlines, although travellers should always check their airline’s current luggage restrictions before flying.

It’s also worth noting that the bags come in a wide variety of colours – all of which are priced differently. It can be used in a variety of ways – either held as a handbag, worn as a backpack, or looped over a suitcase’s handles.

Alternatively, there is the Decathlon Travel Backpack 40L for £30 down from £60 at Argos. This one has a large main compartment that opens in a suitcase style meaning everything can be seen or found at once without ‘digging through layers’, and is made of durable fabric.

Over at Next there is the Black Travel Backpack for £40. It has dual upper carrying handles, dual cushioned shoulder straps, a large main compartment and a back compartment.

The Taygeer Ryanair Cabin Bag 40x30x20 Underseat has over 11,000 reviews on Amazon, with one person saying: “Perfect bag for under seat storage when flying. I love this bag. Made of nice soft, lightweight material, really easy to access contents either from top like a normal backpack or by laying flat and unzipping like a suitcase. Lots of pockets and different sections so it can fit loads in it. Really comfortable to wear on my back too. A bargain price too.”

Another added: “Great versatility and a must buy! I love the outlay of this backpack for weekends away. It is compact, yet room for clothes and personal items. The main compartment opens like a suitcase and this is great for packing . There are lots of pockets for smaller items and technology. It is lightweight to begin with so that makes it workable as I carry it on my back.

“The appearance is so classy and stylish too with simple elegance. The material is strong to hold things together and the versatility to use it is endless. Overnight stays, a great backpack for carrying luggage for a short trip. I highly recommend it.”

A third commented: “Love this bag! Perfect for easyJet and Ryanair. Nice amount of pockets, looks good, and comfy to wear. It’s pretty malleable but holds its shape well once it’s packed.”

Some disagreed slightly, with one shopper writing: “Great quality I must say and good price. The size was just smaller than what I was looking for.”

Another added: “I will be using the bag soon, the quality is OK, but for travel I think I would have liked to buy something a bit stronger and [more] robust.”

The Taygeer Ryanair Cabin Bag 40x30x20 Underseat is available from Amazon.