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Using backpack as cabin luggage

lilykim
lilykim Posts: 554 Forumite
in Overseas holidays & travel planning
Anyone out there who uses backpacks as cabin luggage?
Growing old disgracefully!
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  • Pollycat
    Pollycat Posts: 35,920 Forumite
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    Yes.
    Why do you want to know?
  • Justicia
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    All the time....

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  • jackieblack
    jackieblack Posts: 10,565 Forumite
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    Yes, us too, we always use back packs as hand luggage.
    Echoing the others... why? Is there something in particular that's concerning you about this?
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  • Mr_Wang
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    jackieblack wrote: »
    Yes, us too, we always use back packs as hand luggage.
    Echoing the others... why? Is there something in particular that's concerning you about this?

    What size? As in litres?
  • pogofish
    pogofish Posts: 10,853 Forumite
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    Yes, I've used backpacks for years no problem.
  • lilykim
    lilykim Posts: 554 Forumite
    No problems with using said backpacks, I was just curious, as it seems a good alternative and does leave you with free hands so to speak once the other luggage has been checked in. Thanks for all feed back.
    Growing old disgracefully!
  • jackieblack
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    Mr_Wang wrote: »
    What size? As in litres?
    Sorry, no idea how many litres, but they have been within the size restrictions for cabin baggage on every flight we've taken. We've had them at least 7 or 8 years.
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    2021 £1250.00, 2022 £1500.00, 2023 £1500, 2024 £1350
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  • jackieblack
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    lilykim wrote: »
    No problems with using said backpacks, I was just curious, as it seems a good alternative and does leave you with free hands so to speak once the other luggage has been checked in. Thanks for all feed back.

    Exactly. They leave your hands free, are light before you start packing them and can be useful for excursions/day trips etc during the trip.
    2.22kWp Solar PV system installed Oct 2010, Fronius IG20 Inverter, south facing (-5 deg), 30 degree pitch, no shading
    Everything will be alright in the end so, if it’s not yet alright, it means it’s not yet the end
    MFW #4 OPs: 2018 £866.89, 2019 £1322.33, 2020 £1337.07
    2021 £1250.00, 2022 £1500.00, 2023 £1500, 2024 £1350
    2025 target = £1200, YTD £9190
    Quidquid Latine dictum sit altum videtur
  • Mr_Wang
    Mr_Wang Posts: 1,302 Forumite
    jackieblack wrote: »
    Sorry, no idea how many litres, but they have been within the size restrictions for cabin baggage on every flight we've taken. We've had them at least 7 or 8 years.

    Thanks anyway.

    Ive got a 35 litre which I go backpacking with and I am so tempted it would pass without having to pay extra for it, but of course I don't wanna turn up and just try it on a whim :cool: Could be an expensive test!
  • Doshwaster
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    Even when I check in a suitcase I usually take a small daypack with me as cabin luggage and to use while I'm away. As long as it fits in the airlines allowable dimensions then I don't see why there would be a problem.

    I don't like large carry-on bags anyway. I'd much rather dump the case at check-in than have to lug it around the airport - assuming the baggage fees zero or reasonable.
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