With dimensions of 40 x 20 x 25cm, it will not only pass easyJet’s luggage checks but Ryanair’s too with flying colours.

As someone who flies regularly with a laptop bag, I was worried about how I’d fit it into the bag, alongside all my clothes and toiletries. It also features a clever handle pass-through on the back, which means you can combine it with your wheeled luggage without the bag falling off. With so many varying baggage allowances between airlines, it’s hard to know what size luggage to get, and if it will even fit the baggage sizer for your airline. Here’s are my top choices (by no means a definitive list but a good idea of what’s out there, be great to hear of what you have, comments please below! Some (not all) of the carry on bags and backpacks included below were gifted to me or to the bloggers who recommended them.

This selection of cabin and check-in suitcases, bags, and travel duffles is crafted using recycled materials from our Recyclex™ Material Technology Initiative. There are pockets inside for organisation and an adjustable carry-strap to allow you to wear it cross-body. This made whipping the laptop out at security a breeze – and meant I could also access it easily on the plane without too much faff. Cabinzero have several models that make great carry on bags for travel, but the Military model also features a waist strap.

It was so uncomfortable to wear but it was good at testing out whether we could shove a colossal bag into these cages! There are also various loops which you can attach any clips for additional items like bottles, keys, or neck pillows – without taking up valuable packing space. After two years of living alongside a pandemic and a newborn, I was completely out of the loop when it came to travel hacks and packing tips. Cool features of the Arcido Faroe include a special media compartment at the back of the bag which features a pull-tab laptop section, a mesh pocket for keeping all the cables and a further internal pocket for storing all your important travel documents. All shortages, damages or discrepancies in your shipment must be reported within 14 days of receipt.

Plus, all Decathlon products come with a two-year warranty, so while it may not be the best quality bag, you’ll be covered for your next few trips at least. However, it’s a great option if you’re packing light and need a daily bag to carry your laptop around in too. Its bang-on the right size for TAP Air’s (and Ryanair’s) large cabin bag allowance, so it’s ideal for a short break on a budget. Contoured backstraps, magnetic sternum-and-hip clasps and a ventilated backplate make carrying a full load comfortable and easy. While many people opt for EasyJet as their airline of choice, not all have the most comprehensive understanding of their baggage policy, thus suffer unnecessary surcharges due to their bringing oversized bags.