Travel Products - Hiking backpack as carryon

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Which size hikng backpack will pass for carry on luggage?

Given standard airline requirements, it would appear 45-46L is the sweet spot. That's around 2750-2800 cubic inches; the standard 22x14x9 requirement provides 2772 c.i. of space.

Given standard airline requirements, it would appear 45-46L is the sweet spot. That's around 2750-2800 cubic inches; the standard 22x14x9 requirement provides 2772 c.i. of space.

Thanks. I was thinking of 2400 cu in or 40 liter too account for the extra thickness added by the waist and shoulder straps.

I wonder f anyone has had luck with 45-46 L backpack.

I've used a 40L and can easily see a 45L being accepted.

Thanks MichaleKade Which kind was it?

Are you only using this for luggage, or do you plan on backpacking as well. You will want to make sure whatever you buy can be suited to all purposes you need it for.

Are you only using this for luggage, or do you plan on backpacking as well. You will want to make sure whatever you buy can be suited to all purposes you need it for.

For borh purposes. I have s larget backpack at 85L, which I use when I need ti carry more stuff. Sometimes I can accomodate every thing I need in a carry on. Hence the need for a for a small backpack that can be used ad a carryon too.

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Well, I bought an REI vagabond 40 teavel pack. Although it's described as a 40L bag, I also read that REI claims it to have a capacity of 2800 cubic inches, which is around 45L.
I think it will be perfect, until I find something else. It has a rain cover with straps so that you can stow all the belts and steaps on the pack inside the raincover and carry it like a duffle bag to check in, which I don't intend to do. It's front loading, instead of top loading, so that you can pack it as you would pack a suitcase or a duffle bag.

Whatever backpack you use please take it off your back and carry it in front of you as you board or exit the plane!!!! my pet hate is being whacked by inconsiderate people who have no idea where and what they hit as they walk down the aisle:D

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Whatever backpack you use please take it off your back and carry it in front of you as you board or exit the plane!!!! my pet hate is being whacked by inconsiderate people who have no idea where and what they hit as they walk down the aisle:D

Thank you for your unsolicited advice.
Can you send me the schedule of your flights? I will be sure to remember to keep my backpack on my back on those flights. :D
DYKWIA? Do you know anything about me? I would like to stay aloof when you ...-u-(me). :p

Items which fit the 6'"x10" interior modular of REI vagabond.

Tupperware Fridge Stackables Set (http://order.tupperware.com/coe/app/tup_show_item.show_item_detail?fv_item_category_co de=10201&fv_item_number=P10102277000)

REI Inside Passage Shower Kit (http://www.rei.com/product/832227/rei-inside-passage-shower-kit-2012-overstock)

LLBean Carryall Toiletry Kit (http://www.llbean.com/llb/shop/53793?feat=sr&term=Carryall%20Toiletry%20Kit)

Eagle Creek Travel Gear Pack-It Complete Organizer (http://shop.eaglecreek.com/packit-complete-organizer/d/1089)

6" X 10" Pint Vacuum Sealer Bags for Foodsaver (http://www.buy.com/prod/bulk-pack-400-6-x-10-pint-vacuum-sealer-bags-for-foodsaver/233068258.html?listingId=223480115)

Tumi medium packing cube (http://www.tumi.com/product/index.jsp?productId=4063053)

Four popular choices...better suited as carry-ons than for hiking

Tom Bihn Aeronaut (http://www.tombihn.com/PROD/TB0906.html)

Red Oxx Skytrain (http://www.redoxx.com/sky-train/91019/product)

MEI Voyageur (http://www.meivoyageur.com/)

Osprey Porter 46 (http://www.ospreypacks.com/en/product/gear_hauling/porter_46__updated)

I have an older (2009) Osprey internal frame ~45L pack that I've carried on multiple times through multiple European and Asian airports (LHR, MXP, CDG, ORY, NRT, PVG) in Y and J. It is almost always outside of the bag sizer tolerances, but it fits in the bin and people have yet to say something about it. The straps are minimalist and take up very little room. I'll check the model when I'm home next.

Cheers,

-Andrew

I have an older (2009) Osprey internal frame ~45L pack that I've carried on multiple times through multiple European and Asian airports (LHR, MXP, CDG, ORY, NRT, PVG) in Y and J. It is almost always outside of the bag sizer tolerances, but it fits in the bin and people have yet to say something about it. The straps are minimalist and take up very little room. I'll check the model when I'm home next.

Cheers,

-Andrew

That was one reason I w as afraid of going to 45L size. It gives some agents a reason to validate their refusal to allow it as a carry on.

That was one reason I w as afraid of going to 45L size. It gives some agents a reason to validate their refusal to allow it as a carry on.

It is a fair concern and it does raise my "security anxiety" (sounds like a clinical disorder) when I travel with it. But, I've transited T5 multiple times with it, and even they haven't said a word about it. A frame-less 45L, if such a product exists, could be coerced to fit in a sizer.

One "mandatory baggage check" solution is an easily accessible small interior bag with minimum essentials. This idea led me to the tight-fitting shower caddies above.

I'd pack it with ziplocked meds, toiletries, swimmers towel, a partial change of clothes and snacks. Also included or separately....5x8ish tablet or smartphone (N7), legal pad, and moleskine.

Just another scheme, but I'm gonna give it a try.

REI Vagabond is on sale at $90 (http://www.rei.com/product/830286/rei-vagabond-travel-pack-special-buy). Spend $100 today and get $20 GC. Now's the time.