Originally Posted by
BruceyBonus
They are more lax than previously, but you do occasionally see them checking.
I have a rucksack specifically for Ryanair travel. It measures 50x40x20 when full and only cost around £15. Main advantage is that it can be folded down when no longer needed. I'm sure you can get something similar in the US at a similar price?
This is a side trip to a longer trip, so the 3 of us have to bring a (US)-standard-sized carry on plus a second smaller bag (backpack, no issue on size with those, should be within Ryanair second bag dimensions).
I guess we may have to risk it. Will report here on how it went.