I am trying to buy a carry on but want to get the largest one I can get away with. YEP I know the rules about sizes... BUT the question is what can I safely get away with assuming I will be boarding first and will have access to the bins. Usually I try to get a seat in the rear of the plane so I board relatively early. I was looking at some of the TUMI bags and they make a few that are temptingly slightly larger than a regular carry on.
Here are 2 sizes they offer:
TUMI Model 22004 24" x 15.25"x 10.5" - H xW xD ( THis one looks like a no brainer !! )
TUMI Model 22024 24" x 18"x 11" ( THink this might be OK ??? )
THese use a POPUP 2.5" extension... which I am not crazy about since squeezing the bags will be an issue of there is tight fit. THe zipped extension is preferable.