SUCCESS: carry-on backpack

[Vacajoe]

My 40 liter REI backpack with 16lbs of gear easily passed the carry-on bag test! I know lots of folks stress out on this topic, so I wanted to share the good news! Now off to Barcelona!!!

(My wife points out that she could probably fit TWO of her size backpack there - what a packing showoff! )

 

[t2andreo]

Wow! Picture worth 1000 words, and reply posts...

 

[Elle Bieling]

Love it! My husband just bought a 35 L and we were worried if it would pass. So it should! As for your wife's comment, I agree! Mine is tiny in comparision! However, I plan to take advantage of my husband's big one! ha ha ha!

 

[Vacajoe]

Decathalon store on Barcelona has everything you could want but couldn’t pack due to carry-on size! My wife bought collapsible pokes for $25!

 

[Jeff Crawley]

Don't forget to cinch down the compression straps, fold the harness in on itself and use the rain cover to stop them from wandering off. I can squeeze my loaded 40L down to 30!

 

[MichelleElynHogan]

48L Osprey Kestrel pack, no more than 14 lb, always passed carry-on test. Be careful though, never think after souveinr shopping that it will be the same going home. LOL.

 

[Dennis Pack]

And remember the rules for liquids and sharps in carry on luggage.

 

[Lance Chambers]

Love it! My husband just bought a 35 L and we were worried if it would pass. So it should! As for your wife's comment, I agree! Mine is tiny in comparison! However, I plan to take advantage of my husband's big one! ha ha ha!

Doing that has to be considered as cheating!