<p>D is studying abroad in the fall and wants to limit her luggage to one carryon backpack and one checked bag. For this to work, the backpack will need to hold her regular school backpack (which will hold her purse and laptop) plus some emergency clothes in case the checked bag gets lost.</p>
<p>ANy recommendations for a backpack that is close to the limits of a carryon size bag?</p>
<p>Ll bean makes some really great large backpacks. One even has a pouch in the bottom.
I have this one and I love it:
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And this one is the one I was referring to with the pouch:
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<p>Just a warning…</p>
<p>The EU regulations for carry ons are different than the US ones. Two years ago, I flew to the UK on British Air. I checked on line to learn the dimensions of the largest acceptable carry on. Bought it. Flew to the UK. </p>
<p>Two weeks later, I flew back with the same carry on, also on British Air . The carry on did not meet the EU requirements. I almost missed my flight and had my carry on taken away. I got it two or three days later. </p>
<p>I mention this just in case your daughter will be switching flights. What works as a carry on leaving the US may not work in a connecting city. so, check the requirements EACH step of the way or the carry on may be taken away from her and checked.</p>
<p>Here is the bag I’ve recommended on other threads. My youngest D used her extensively in Europe during her semester abroad and never had to check it on the planes. We are huge eBag fans.</p>
<p>[eBags</a> Weekender eTech Convertible - eBags.com](<a href=“http://www.ebags.com/product/ebags/weekender-etech-convertible/15026]eBags”>http://www.ebags.com/product/ebags/weekender-etech-convertible/15026)</p>
<p>Oh, and also my other D lives in China and uses hers all the time for short trips around Asia. It holds enough for a weekend away.</p>
<p>check out osprey’s options. the porter series seems to fit what you have in mind. and they are quite large-46 or 65 liters.</p>
<p>My D just left for Kenya with the bag that Puzzled88 recommends–it held a remarkable amount of stuff and she said it was quite comfortable.</p>
<p>I would caution that some airlines weigh carryons, so even if they fit the dimensions you could be forced to check it. The only time it happened to me was in Auckland checking in for an Air New Zealand flight to the US. I just keep my backpack on and don’t let the checkin people see it!</p>
<p>It is people like MathildaMae who ruin it for the rest of us.</p>
<p>Of the Osprey Porter series, the 46 liter version is the one that fits within the typical US airline carryon size limit.</p>
<p>However, as others have noted, limits may differ elsewhere. Asia based airlines typically have weight limits like 7kg or 10kg for economy class passengers, for example. They might not strictly enforce the limits if it looks like you are fully capable of putting your bag in the overhead bin without assistance, though (note, however, that many airlines do not allow their flight attendants to assist, since that is a common cause of injuries).</p>
<p>If the origin of the flight is in Europe then the size limits are much smaller and restrictive than US carriers.
Probably the best guideline to compare is Air France’s size limitations for carry on or hand carry
56cm x 45cm x 25cm (approximately 22x17.7x10 inches) one piece.
Of course you have different limits for business and first class.</p>
<p>She can carry whatever size bag she can haul on the trains bahns metros rail.</p>
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<p>Huh? Ruin what, and how?</p>
<p>Thanks for the suggestions. I looked at the ebags weekender and the osprey 46 on the abags site, and both do look like they would work. I probably will order both and let D decide. </p>
<p>Also thanks for the cautions about European flights and lower weight limits. D will be flying into and out of Beijing, so I don’t think she will have any problems with lower weight limits.</p>
<p>Not to worry- I think it meant your D will travel light- good for her!
In general, you don’t want to get the very largest she can physically carry- just in case someone stops her. I’ve seen this happen in the US, too. Much is at an airline’s discretion. She may be able to put two light pants and shirts in a regular backpack and she can carry her purse. Btw, little tiny purses with a long shoulder strap are often safer and more convenient for day-to-day than lugging a big satchel type purse. I got one at REI that’s big enough for passport, papers, small things I buy.</p>
<p>We used the Rick Steves backpack all through Italy last summer and my dd just returned home from Spain and loved it. We only went carryon and never had a problem. Actually, my brother borrowed it for France last year and they loved it, too.</p>
<p>“The EU regulations for carry ons are different than the US ones” = Wow, that is a VERY valuable tip!</p>