Originally Posted by Globaliser

I suspect that if powerlifter was the only person on the aircraft, so that there would have been only 18 kg of baggage in the compartment, this argument might hold.

There are other passengers, you know, on most flights, who also need to bring on some stuff. It's funny how so many people think only of themselves and their own wants.

You can think what you like about the cabin baggage weight restrictions, but the people on here whose professional business is to know about these restrictions and why they're there will tell you you're wrong. You're free to ignore them if it's not convenient for your world view.