Originally Posted by
gcashin
An 85l backpack is quite large, and I can pretty much guarantee it won't fit in the sizer. Be prepared to check it.
+1. If it's anywhere near full, it will likely be oversize in at least two of AC's three dimensions, if not all three.
A backpack of that size would take up the space of at least 2 roll-aboards on a narrowbody, given the orientation, and that's pushing it even in J.
Originally Posted by
vernonc
Then again I have seem Amazing Race style backpacks on board so i guess mine is smaller in comparison.
AC is a big sponsor of the Amazing Race, so I expect the contestants would be given some latitude on the carry-on rules as a result.
The regular people I've seen carrying on backpacks are usually doing something more like 40-60L, which might fit a sizer or just about.