Small Duffel/Tote/Backpack w/ Luggage Pass Through?
Jul 11, 2016, 1:10 pm
#1
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Small Duffel/Tote/Backpack w/ Luggage Pass Through?
Ive been struggling to find a good duffel/tote or backpack with the luggage strap pass through for awhile now. It needs to be something large enough to fit a few items and a change of clothes, but small enough to be simply tucked away up front in the cockpit.
Does anyone have any reasonably priced suggestions? Thank you!
Does anyone have any reasonably priced suggestions? Thank you!
Jul 11, 2016, 3:27 pm
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These bags have both been mentioned recently in other threads, but depending on the size you're looking for either the Tom Bihn Pilot or Co-Pilot might meet your needs. While neither is cheap, TB is known for excellent quality and attention to detail, making them a good buy for the price. The Pilot can really carry a lot, and you can get packing cubes sized specifically for it, which would make using it for clothes easier.
The new Black Halcyon and Nordic Halcyon fabrics are pretty snazzy, too.
The new Black Halcyon and Nordic Halcyon fabrics are pretty snazzy, too.
Jul 12, 2016, 11:22 am
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Some Eagle Creek duffels - like this - offer the luggage pass through. Still not cheap.
I'd hoped some of the Timbuk2 bags might have the luggage pass through but haven't found any yet. Do like this Overnight bag on sale http://www.timbuk2.com/tahoe-overnig...634_color=1096
My briggs & riley shopper tote (old, from Sierra Trading Post) has one. I almost never use that bag because I find it too small & annoying. Am looking at sizing down from 15" to 13" laptop which would fit much better, so....It's not like the bag is going to fall apart ;-)
I'd hoped some of the Timbuk2 bags might have the luggage pass through but haven't found any yet. Do like this Overnight bag on sale http://www.timbuk2.com/tahoe-overnig...634_color=1096
My briggs & riley shopper tote (old, from Sierra Trading Post) has one. I almost never use that bag because I find it too small & annoying. Am looking at sizing down from 15" to 13" laptop which would fit much better, so....It's not like the bag is going to fall apart ;-)
Jul 13, 2016, 5:34 pm
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I really love my BR 231. It has a dedicated compartment for clothes (I put one full change in there), one for small things that require organization (pens, cell, ...briefcase stuff), and another that's large and undivided (good for a laptop, book, Bose headphone, etc). The first and last expand to hold a decent amount of stuff. It has the pass through that you're looking for. Overall, it's slightly larger and fatter than a full size briefcase.
It's kind of expensive for what it is, but in hindsight it was WELL worth the money. It's easily my best travel related purchase.
It's kind of expensive for what it is, but in hindsight it was WELL worth the money. It's easily my best travel related purchase.
Jul 13, 2016, 6:09 pm
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I'm not personally familiar with this bag, but it appears to meet the OP's requirements: https://store.ricksteves.com/shop/p/veloce-shoulder-bag. One of the pictures shows it slides over the extended handle of a rollaboard.
Jul 16, 2016, 2:53 pm
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If you want something bigger you would like Victorinox Avolve Duffle, it has pass thru
https://www.amazon.com/Victorinox-Av...victorinox+bag
https://www.amazon.com/Victorinox-Av...victorinox+bag
Last edited by mcp02; Jul 16, 2016 at 4:24 pm
Jul 19, 2016, 10:45 pm
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I'm not personally familiar with this bag, but it appears to meet the OP's requirements: https://store.ricksteves.com/shop/p/veloce-shoulder-bag. One of the pictures shows it slides over the extended handle of a rollaboard.
Aug 2, 2016, 8:52 am
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The Kipling "Sherpa"- now known as the "Sasha"- is perfect for what you need. A pass-through, tons of space inside and organizing zipper places. Fits perfectly under the seat- even the smaller underseat space of an aisle. Stuff easy to get to during the flight.
Aug 2, 2016, 10:23 am
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