The 'perfect cabin bag' for Ryanair and EasyJet flights is only £11.99
If you've booked a flight for your summer holiday with only a cabin bag, you need one of these.
If you're a chronic overpacker, finding the right cabin bag to fit all your essentials can be no easy feat. But thanks to the power of social media, we've discovered two affordable, compact bags that are under £30 and spacious enough to store everything you need for long-haul and short-haul flights.
Say hello to the Narwey Underseat Cabin Bag (£11.99) and Aerolite Cabin Bag (£14.99), both available from Amazon. From city breaks to two-week holidays, they're a travel must-have and many users love that they fit within Ryanair and EasyJet's cabin bag size guidelines, so no more second-guessing.
Narwey Underseat Cabin Bag: Why it's trending
Save on extra luggage charges with this perfectly-sized bag which can easily be placed under your seat. Choose from a huge 14 different colours.
First gaining popularity on TikTok, one creator made use of the Narwey Cabin Bag for a three-day trip to Prague, even demonstrating how well it fit within the Ryanair baggage sizer at an airport. Her video racked up over 9.5 million views, with over 600,000 likes, with many saying they "bought it so fast" after watching the clip.
Why we rate it
Practically a steal at just £11.99, it's available in a 14 different colours, has a roomy 20L capacity and can easily fit under your airplane seat to save on extra charges.
It's also lightweight, made from a water-resistant fabric and has reinforced straps to make it super-sturdy. When it's not in use, it can be packed down compactly to easily store in your cupboard, or inside small suitcases.
Best of all, you can use the exterior pouch as a strap to fit over the handles of suitcases so you can save carrying a heavy bag throughout the airports.
What the reviews say
As far as reviews go, it has over 10,000 — 82% of which are four or five-star ratings.
Shoppers say it fits a lot more "than you'd expect", and is great "value for money".
Others have described it as the "perfect cabin bag".
Shop now: Narwey Underseat Cabin Bag | £11.99 from Amazon
The Aerolite Cabin bag: Why it's trending
The Areolite comes with a few more compartments and a practical shoulder strap.
If you're after something a little more studier the Aerolite's Cabin Bag also went viral on TikTok with users like Mypassporttohappy sharing videos on packing the bag, before heading on various holidays. It clocked up over 100,000 likes as she managed to fit over 20 items in the carry on - impressive stuff.
Why we rate it
It can fit 20L of luggage, whether that's for your prized electronics or beloved skincare routine. Inside, it has a lockable main compartment and a front zipped pocket for easy access to items like your passport and other travel documents, and it also features a length-adjustable shoulder strap.
It's also specifically designed to fit the maximum allowed cabin bag size on Ryanair and meets guidelines for British Airways, EasyJet, Etihad, Emirates, Delta, Jet2, Wizz Air and Virgin Atlantic.
It costs £14.99, and is available in pink, black, blue, grey and red.
What the reviews say
A popular style among Amazon customers, it has over 8,000 reviews - 68% of which are five-stars.
It has been described as a "good sturdy bag", with shoppers saying it's a "excellent travelling bag" that can fit either under your seat or stored in a overhead locker.
