Cabin travel backpack

The cabin backpack, from £49.90 to £191.90

A cabin backpack travels with you, under the seat or in the overhead locker, and is worn on your back through the airport. The models in this Bagiora selection are often in waterproof nylon, sometimes in waterproof Oxford, polyester or waterproof PU depending on the product page. Many have a laptop pocket, several a separate space for trainers.

Cabin backpacks by dimensions

Their measurements are given in the product title:

• 40 × 20 × 25 cm: the £49.90 travel backpack, with 180° opening and multiple pockets, and the cabin backpack with shoe compartment, in waterproof nylon, at £64.90.
• 40 × 30 × 20 cm: four models from £66.90 to £72.90. The multifunction underseat bag (£66.90 to £71.90) and the £66.90 travel backpack take a laptop; the £69.90 model, in waterproof nylon, keeps shoes separate; the £72.90 version is convertible.
• 40 × 28 × 17 cm: a £73.90 backpack, whose product page also states compatibility with the 40 × 20 × 25 and 40 × 30 × 25 measurements.

With no measurements in the title, the 20-35 L cabin backpack in waterproof nylon comes in S or L, from £59.90 to £69.90, and the 25 L lightweight backpack in tough nylon (£69.90) opens 180°.

Expandable backpacks and business bags

The large-capacity backpack in waterproof nylon (£54.90) and the unisex backpack with USB port (£64.90) expand when you need to carry more. For work: the waterproof PU business backpack with USB port (£74.90), the 14-inch anti-theft travel bag in waterproof polyester (£74.90), and the XXL 17-inch compression travel backpack in waterproof Oxford (£191.90). The waterproof nylon 3-in-1 (£89.90) can be worn on the back, by hand or crossbody.

Which cabin backpack should you choose?

• For a flight with a single bag under the seat: a 40 × 20 × 25 cm or the 40 × 28 × 17 cm.
• For more space: a 40 × 30 × 20 cm, or the 20-35 L in L.
• For work: a 14, 15 or 17-inch laptop depending on the product page; see our page laptop backpacks.
• Against the rain: a waterproof nylon or Oxford model, as on our page waterproof backpack.
• For sport while travelling: a model that separates shoes from clothes, from £64.90 to £89.90.

Frequently asked questions about cabin backpacks

Is a backpack counted as cabin baggage?

Yes, if it meets the dimensions and weight set by the airline for your ticket. Each airline often distinguishes between the bag that goes under the seat and the cabin bag stored overhead: always check its rules, our measurements are for comparison.

What size backpack for a plane?

On this page, from 40 × 20 × 25 to 40 × 30 × 20 cm for the models that give their measurements. For a cabin suitcase or a soft bag with handles, the measurements allowed by your ticket may be larger.

How do I know if my backpack fits in the cabin?

Compare the product page measurements, with pockets full, against those of your ticket, and weigh it when packed. For capacity, the product pages that state it range from 20 to 35 L: 20-35 L for the bag in two sizes, 25 L for the lightweight backpack, 35 L for the hiking bag and for the business convertible travel bag.

To complete your kit

For travel bags with handles, see our cabin bag and our cabin bag. For other uses, our backpack brings together the backpack with cooler pocket for picnics and the changing bag backpack for parents.