airline carry-on bag

[Swannie]

They always weigh checkin bags

[D4D]

I have just found and purchased the ultimate carry-on/laptop bag, best part is the side laptop pocket for a quick in/out of the laptop for airport security. Very comfy shoulder strap for throwing over one shoulder, handle for carrying is also comfy. I can keep all my items required during travel in the front section. In the middle section you can get a good couple of days worth of clothes, it also includes mesh zip sections and it expands if you need more room. Can be used for business or pleasure travel without looking out of place. I was almost tempted to also buy the check-in suitcase version as well...

http://www.crumpler.com/au/laptop-bags/dry-red-no-6

[Traveller]

We have one of these which is similar to the Crumpler, but at about a third the price, and we are very happy with it. Not knocking the Crumpler as they make excellent bags, but just letting you see a cheaper option.

http://www.bagworld.com.au/shop/detail/samsonite-vizair-plus-15.6-laptop-backpack-black-/

[AdrianLR]

I have just found and purchased the ultimate carry-on/laptop bag, best part is the side laptop pocket for a quick in/out of the laptop for airport security. Very comfy shoulder strap for throwing over one shoulder, handle for carrying is also comfy. I can keep all my items required during travel in the front section. In the middle section you can get a good couple of days worth of clothes, it also includes mesh zip sections and it expands if you need more room. Can be used for business or pleasure travel without looking out of place. I was almost tempted to also buy the check-in suitcase version as well...

http://www.crumpler.com/au/laptop-bags/dry-red-no-6

I have the same one. Great bag.

[Swannie]

I have just found and purchased the ultimate carry-on/laptop bag, best part is the side laptop pocket for a quick in/out of the laptop for airport security. Very comfy shoulder strap for throwing over one shoulder, handle for carrying is also comfy. I can keep all my items required during travel in the front section. In the middle section you can get a good couple of days worth of clothes, it also includes mesh zip sections and it expands if you need more room. Can be used for business or pleasure travel without looking out of place. I was almost tempted to also buy the check-in suitcase version as well...

http://www.crumpler.com/au/laptop-bags/dry-red-no-6

$345 bucks over rated. As a frequent traveller I have a simple $50 suitcase  but I always check it in over fighting for overhead cabin space & I find that most the time I'm at the hire car counter next to the guys who carried on their baggage comes out quick these days. A simple slim laptop bag is also the go quick to get out through checkin, when seated throw laptop in seat pocket  and bag under  front seat.
I've had the 1 suitcase fits  all
The 1 laptop bag fits all
The 1 backpack fits all
Now back to this config
Swannie

[D4D]

$345 bucks over rated.

That's what the wife said. I tried to sell it via the lifetime warranty, she wasn't having any of it.

I've acquired 'free' bags via my previous employer over the last 14 years. This is the first bag I've actually purchased, other than my trusty Samsonite suitcase that I bought 16 years ago.

[AdrianLR]

I paid $160 with a Myer receipt on eBay from a guy who tried it and didn't like it. Don't forget that it's a "briefcase " so tax deductible.

[achjimmy]

Iam a carry on guy. Hate checking bags. I will even do japan for 5 days with a carry on. Being platnuim you do get leeway on carry on though.

I am also a spinner fan as well ! I found the perfect bag up in Japan but my bloody card stopped working! It was a samosnite but not available here. Basically they are all going this way with separate front compartments for laptops so it's straight out at security. Check out the blue bag or what ever it's called!  I had that idea years ago has GPS tracking and a geo fence around it!!! Only problem is it's about 5.5 kg by itself before you load it.

If you travel in the exit aisle you can't have your laptop in the pocket. A tablet is okay but not a laptop, even though they maybe the same size Ffs! I just ordered a new X1 yoga so hoping it'll fool em as a tablet!

[Alan Loy]

This site is worth a read http://www.onebag.com/bags.html

It's US based so some suggestions wont work here, but it has some good principles to follow

[macca]

I'm with Swannie,  i dont fly much anymore but when i do i have to take steel cap boots and other PPE and am usually away all week so i always check a bag, as Swannie says they come out quick these days, then i either take an Ebags TLS slim professional  or my old faithful North Face backpack, but never both together, and chuck it under the seat that way i can always get at what i need during the flight

Difference between Swannie and me tho is he is always up the pointy end and im down back in cattle class

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