Has anyone used this bag as the "personal item" when flying? Wondering if it is too big for that...
1409549
Worked great. I took it to California and no problems. It fits right under.
1409550
I haven't used it for flying. The measurements should be on the site. its a really good bag. it fits everything. I travel by public transportation here in n.y and it is a bit big to lug around, but the strap is very good on it and its comfortable on my shoulder. I wish I could be of more help to you.
1116012
NO! Check the airline's overhead measurements for carry on's. I am sure it is too large. Good luck!
140217
The bag has decent protection but not sure I'd be comfortable using it as a flight bag. I'd go for a hard case for air travel. I use it for a keyboard and it protects well. I use the flap for my laptop, but I can make sure it's protected during handling. The laptop section is the weakest part of the bag.
1683737
I think its too big for a carry on bag. I suggest you get a heavy insulated lunch bag. Maybe one that has built in gel packs
92031
I think it would be too big for a carryon bag if it was stuffed full. You'd better check with the airline on that one.
92596
I travel for a living but I have never traveled with my pack as a carry on when flying. Judging from the size of the seats and the length of the bag I can safely assume the bag will be to long to actually fit under the seat.
2135446
No problem. I haven't had any airline, including Delta, ever tell me this bag was too big to carry-on.
1332039
Oh no, it is big... But I LOVE it. I haven't traveled with it, but it does seem like if it would fit in the overhead. .. def not under the seat. I have been teased that I look like q flight attendant with it, but it is tough, great wheels... and it fits a huge laptop ❤️
1503478
I just flew with it from Houston via Frankfurt to Bulgaria(March 1st, 2013). That was my big concern as well, but in Houston the Lufthansa staff did not even mention the size of the bag. The bag is solid and looks like it will be my travel choice for a long-long time.
925516
I think it'd be much too big to bring as a carry on. I'm not sure I'd trust baggage handlers. I mean, it is pretty durable, but I've seen the way they pitch stuff around. It's durable plastic but still plastic. It's withstood us beating the crap out of it for 5 months.
2124103
I have personally carried this bag on flights a lot of times; for years I used it as my primary bag for international travel. There were a few times that it got flagged as too large, but most times I was allowed to carry it on. On some planes it was problematic trying to get it to fit anywhere. I recently downsized to the High Sierra Hawk 45 and have started traveling with it; so far the small difference in size has made all the difference. The Hawk 45 has not been flagged as too large, and it fit much more easily in overhead compartments.
1619051
I have not flown with this bag but I have used it for several months. I got the smaller of the two bags and it is huge. When filled to its capacity I have to believe it would be oversized. It is a large bag.
839571
I've never flown, so I couldn't answer that question. I've used this bag to carry boxing equipment, baseball equipment, and clothing/shoes. It's pretty big.
953541
In my experience, yes. I have flown both domestic and international airlines (Southwest and United) with this bag as a carry-on (and packed pretty much full). It can get a little unwieldy and might be difficult to cram into the overhead compartments, but it does fit and I never had any trouble with the airlines or security about the size.
1766496
I have had no problem at all on large planes as well as the smaller regional jets. It is the perfect size and very roomy inside. I have packed for an entire week for business trips using just this item. I highly recommend it. I have taken mine on United, Delta, American, JetBlue and have had no issues on the "puddle jumpers" too.
1842830
I use it to commute to the gym and back. It depends on how many items you're trying to carry. If you're not carrying a bunch of items with you, they sell a smaller pack with a large bladder that may work better. I don't personally mind the size, but I have a friend who complains about it being too big. He ended up buying the smaller bag that Geigerrig makes.
649327
My husband actually took it on his last business trip as a carry-on, along with his laptop case. So, I'm guessing it would depend upon the individual airline's definition of a "personal item." I would think that as long as at least one if the two carry-on items can fit under the seat in front of you, you should be good to go. (He actually put the backpack in the overhead and kept Hus laptop case under the seat in front if him.) Hope this helps.