5 Ultra Compact Under-Seat Bags for Travel

[@TravelTipsbyLaurie]

My smallest bags for under the airplane seat (I ended up keeping bag 1): Travel backpack 1 by Travelon: amzn.to/3MUsoS2 Lightweight backpack 2 by Travelon: amzn.to/4egfidQ Bag 3 by Travelon: amzn.to/3TGUR1o Underseat Carry-On Bag 4 by Amazon: amzn.to/4gEGx3E Bag 5 by Amazon: amzn.to/4egpJ13 (also anti-theft) Compression cube (set of 6 sizes): amzn.to/3XSLmPo Compression cubes from Walmart: bit.ly/3XczYxh Travel umbrella: amzn.to/3ZCoVzk RFID wallet: amzn.to/3zxW04G My striped sweater (size L): amzn.to/3THOAm9 My favorite carry-on luggage 22": amzn.to/3MXdlqF Flying to another country? Watch this: kzbin.info/www/bejne/i4jbqKividKDn5Y New River Cruise Packing List: bit.ly/NewWhat2Pack4RiverCruise Learn anti-theft pickpocket tricks by watching this: bit.ly/TipsHowToAvoidPickpockets For Women: bit.ly/WomenTravelHacks

[@babsr8479]

That first bag looks great with all the pockets and security zipper attachments.

[@TravelTipsbyLaurie]

I was impressed the more I showed it so I kept it.

[@kurtthecat3995]

Travelon makes nice travel gear. I use their 3 compartment travel pouch for my electronics, snacks and tablet. I pull it out of my carry on and it fits in the seat pocket protecting my items from germs.

[@EpicDestiny222]

Thanks to your tips my long flight to poland from phx went well with your advice on wearing compression socks. Then your anti theft tips are so good. I helped another solo travler going to rome Italy I met on our plane to Copenhagen. This is my first time out of my country. Fulfilling my dream of going to a different country. Going to this country for a rock concert and to experience a different culture and learn as much of their language as I can. Your tips helped with comfort in a long plane ride and feeling confident on not being a theft target. Thank you for sharing and being on here !

[@TravelTipsbyLaurie]

I am thrilled for your trip!

[@phxminnie]

Hi Laurie! As always, love your videos! I love my Travelon bags. I have 3 cross body bags and have used them for multiple International trips. After seeing this video, I am now considering Travelon bag #1 to use as my personal bag for my upcoming trip!

[@TravelTipsbyLaurie]

That’s why I kept it. It is awesome

[@cathyalbanese4961]

I love your videos. You give great travel tips that I use. Thanks!

[@TravelTipsbyLaurie]

Thank you Cathy!

[@sharistevens77]

I just arrived home from traveling across Europe. The #3 Travelon was what I used. Fantastic bag and I bought it in a deep purple color. Beautiful!

[@TravelTipsbyLaurie]

Thanks for sharing! Ahhh welcome home

[@luckypenny4263]

I love travelon so well made. I have a crossbody purse by them I travel with. I give you credit after watching your videos years ago discussing their features. It’s worth the price protecting your values

[@colleenc5008]

I have some Travelon and Pacsafe bags. They are the best! Appreciate your review of really small bags. Love that little rolling case! Rolling bags are just a great option. Thanks!

[@TravelTipsbyLaurie]

I have so many viewers who needed extremely small bag options so I was happy to try some.

[@Gevedon]

Hahaha! I just adore bloopers! Travelon is a great product. Been using them for years, I really appreciate the little light and clip inside!

[@TravelTipsbyLaurie]

Thank you so much dear!!!

[@LSTEdD1]

Great explanations and products! Thank you.☀️

[@TravelTipsbyLaurie]

Thanks for watching!

[@bettybose842]

I use the roll on bag with the trolley sleeve as my personal item bag all the time since backpacks become too heavy for me during long walks through airports.

[@marylynnmiles9500]

Me too. Carrying around a backpack all day is just not an option!

[@wandrousvindella716]

I have several Travelons that fold up and love them. These are all great choices. And I've experienced a few of those surprises myself 🤣😉

[@TravelTipsbyLaurie]

Good to know!

[@brucedyball7088]

I just purchased the 16 inch Ecohup under seat backpack. It looks pretty good to me, and I'll be using it in a few weeks when I fly to Thailand. I really enjoy your videos and like the tips you give

[@DonnitaParker]

I just bought an Ecohub. Love that it opens like a suitcase!

[@TravelTipsbyLaurie]

Thank you and enjoy Thailand.

[@nnajj01]

Travelon is the BEST‼️‼️‼️‼️

[@TravelTipsbyLaurie]

Yes love the first 3 by them!

[@epp]

Would love smaller bags like this that had trolly sleeves! I like having some room under the seat for my feet to stretch out, so a smaller bag is nice. But I also appreciate a trolly sleeve for when you have to run across an airport to catch a connecting flight.

[@TravelTipsbyLaurie]

The tiny Nomad Lane backpack does: bit.ly/NomadSlimBackpack

[@susanjackson5220]

This video came at the perfect time. We are flying Air France in the spring and have been having a hard time finding carry ons and personal under the seat luggage that is not over the top expensive. Thanks for the tips.

[@kathleenkumiega1092]

Hi Laurie, I have the #4 bag from Walmart. I’m 81 & I use it just for my carry-on meds, jewelry etc. I love having a bag that rolls rather than carry. Thanks for all your videos, I never miss one.😊

[@TravelTipsbyLaurie]

Oh yay! Mine is an Amazon one.

[@lauriegauthier4445]

Laurie, We just got back from Italy! All of your videos have been very helpful! Especially with packing and protecting yourself from pickpockets! 👍😊

[@lifewithgrandmabev]

Gotta love Travelon products. I finally decided on a new LUG bag for trip to HI in Dec for under seat.

[@TravelTipsbyLaurie]

Yes those first 3 are from them. Have fun!

[@MicheleMaBelle67]

Canadian airline personal item sizes are much too small. Thanks for all the options!

[@ven0006]

Love the bags Laurie, and the blooper😂

[@susanjackson5220]

I love your videos. They are very informative and you get to the point without taking forever! We will be flying Air France in April and I have not been able to find any carry on or personal bags that fit their tiny guidelines unless they are so below the measurements or over the top expensive. These bags will probably never be used again so I can’t justify spending a lot. Any suggestions for me would be appreciated. I can’t believe the amount of products that I have bought because of your videos. Keep posting those videos with the great links.

[@TravelTipsbyLaurie]

It’s absurd what they are requiring. I think it’s so we will check luggage. I would just take a small backpack

[@rosemaryaugustine130]

Also… I have several travelon purses and a backpack… love their product for domestic and international travel.

[@TravelTipsbyLaurie]

Yes those first 3 had to be shown.

[@rocki59]

Hey Laurie, I found a great travel product to help cut down on liquids and space! The Olay melts facial cleanser. I just bought some for my week in AZ in November. They are tiny and I put the amount I need in one of those silicone zip pouches. They lather amazingly well and not drying at all. I bought the Vitamin C ones. Cleans, tones and refreshes.

[@TravelTipsbyLaurie]

Awesome! I was saving those for a Christmas Amazon video.

[@catherinecyr8331]

Great video and blopper. Loved that first bag. Air Canada is strict with bags so I just might get this one. Thanks!

[@TravelTipsbyLaurie]

I really do not need it but I kept it b/c it was so great.

[@MaryKay-522]

Thanks so much. I have been looking for a Lufthansa bag. They have the smallest dimensions.

[@cathybelcher1629]

Amazon has one! I looked forever

[@TravelTipsbyLaurie]

Airlines can have such small baggage allowances!

[@knjscorpio]

How did you know this is what I've been searching for? lol I'm going on Swiss and their personal item size is 11.8" x 15.7" x 3.9". The 3.9 is throwing me off!

[@TravelTipsbyLaurie]

Who comes up with 3.9? How crazy strict is that. There is no way they are going to be able to check that.

[@knjscorpio]

@@TravelTipsbyLaurie Right? I am going to take my tote bag and hope for the best lol

[@rosedyer2917]

Wow, you must have heard me bitching to my husband about this issue 😂. United under seat requirements are ridiculous! Well timed thank you!

[@TravelTipsbyLaurie]

They really are making us have to check luggage I think.

[@deblepley7755]

I love all of the safety features on my travelon bags. I felt secure using it on my recent trip 🎉🎉🎉

[@TravelTipsbyLaurie]

It really helps!

[@jonisorsen]

I love Travelon. My favorite travel bags.

[@TravelTipsbyLaurie]

Yes those first 3 are great!

[@TheDionysius57]

Hi…..I have been watching your videos for the last year …very informative! I see you and others choose backpack style carry ons…I don’t know why…but I am rather paranoid about using these…I just have this vision of someone coming up in back of me and getting into it …I prefer cross bodies or types that I can keep in line of vision. I do see in the latest video that you can interlock the zippers on the backpack styles or one probably could wear it in the front? I think my main issue is being able to see it while I am traveling and not wearing it on my back out of my field of vision. Thanks for all the info!

[@Leslee358]

I feel the same way. I don’t like not being able to see my bag. And I taught preK for years and I feel like a little kid 😂

[@achevres]

Agree! I also don't like having to take it off my back when I need something.

[@TravelTipsbyLaurie]

I understand. The first and third and 4th were not backpacks if that helps.

[@stephaniefeldhaus6508]

I have a travel-on bag very similar to number three which I absolutely love. I believe they are also waterproof which is great. Thank you so much!

[@TravelTipsbyLaurie]

Yes! So helpful for travel.

[@marianicolaou-h6q]

Love number 5. Such a classical look x

[@TravelTipsbyLaurie]

It really is pretty; I just need bigger.

[@kimberlybarrios462]

Hello! I’m just popping in to say I have the first bag, and think it’s great! I haven’t traveled out of the country with it, but I have taken it on a handful of domestic trips.

[@TravelTipsbyLaurie]

Thanks for sharing! I ended up keeping it. I like how it lays against your body as a crossbody.

[@thatgirlPAIGE94]

I love backpacks with multiple pockets 👍🏾

[@TravelTipsbyLaurie]

They can be so helpful!

[@vivian9803]

I have the Delsey Paris which resembles the wheeled Amazon underseater in this video. Sometimes it fits under a seat, sometimes it doesn't. It depends on the airplane's configuration of the seats in front of you and where you're seated on the plane. From experience, on a Boeing 757-200 and 737-800, I was able to fit the bag completely under the seat in front of me and still had leg room. On a Boeing 717-200, seated next to the window in aisle 26, the space under the seat was half of what it normally would be, so it didn't fit. Beware and be prepared - pack essentials you’ll need during your flight into a slim, separate organizer that you can remove in case you have to put the underseater into the overhead bin.

[@TravelTipsbyLaurie]

Yes, pack for the in case!

[@rosemaryaugustine130]

Too funny… thanks for the bloopers.

[@TravelTipsbyLaurie]

Our pleasure! ha

[@aadolan4813]

You are the best.....love the blooper. That would be me....

[@TravelTipsbyLaurie]

Ha!

[@wendypickersgill6720]

Hi Laurie, thank you for the advice. Just wanted to check that bag No 1 is the one you have ? I have followed the link but the measurements are different. They say the bag is 9 x 11 x 3.5 ins. I think you said the length was 13ins. Would be grateful for your confirmation or otherwise, many thanks xx Wendy P

[@TravelTipsbyLaurie]

I guess it depends on where you measure. I measured 13" and did keep that first bag.

[@wendypickersgill6720]

Many thanks Laurie xx

[@13nlsc]

Must review Lululemon 2.5 crossbody!! I couldn’t believe I spent $68 on it. I just got back from 10 days with a Mediterranean cruise. This bag was amazing, especially in Italy where I had to carry my passport all the time. Please review this bag.

[@TravelTipsbyLaurie]

Oh boy!!! I’ll check it out. Thanks for your add!

[@janicew6222]

LOL, love bloopers!

[@bobbiekay79]

Great video & tips! Thank you!

[@TravelTipsbyLaurie]

Thank you!

[@tinabonds8157]

Hi Laurie, I was wondering what your thoughts are on "Wander Plus Anti-Theft Cross Body Bag"? Thank you

[@TravelTipsbyLaurie]

I have not seen one but test it and return it if you do not love it.

[@PickledHam]

You should review small duffel / gym bags for travel. Last month went to Aruba for 8 days. All I took was a small gym bag 17 (length) x 13 (depth) x 9 (high). I rolled my clothes in those vacuum seal bags. Not sure what bathroom amenities the hotel included so I took toiletries and snacks. Still had lots of space left. This fit perfectly longways (widest part) under the window seat of Delta. For the middle seat, have to push it down a little to get under the power outlet. Even fits the smaller Delta aisle seat if you turn it sideways (short end). According to size charts it should fit under seat of other airlines as well. Disadvantage ... US costumes / border patrol gets suspicious of a single male traveling alone to Aruba for 8 days with only a small personal item bag.

[@TravelTipsbyLaurie]

That's awesome; I just do not care for that style yet.

[@MsRotorwings]

Most people want a carryon that that has wheels. Why break your back?

[@lhenneman6447]

I have the third one that I use for a purse. Tried to travel with it once. It was awful to get into. Going to donate.

[@leighims]

Loved the blooper 🤣

[@TravelTipsbyLaurie]

Can you believe that?

[@leighims]

@@TravelTipsbyLaurie Yes I can 😂

[@PsychicPhilosopher]

Hi Laurie! Thank you so much for all you do! I share your videos to my Facebook page because I have a lot of friends who ask me about travel tips. And I want to give credit where credit is due! Quick question about the Level8 carryon suitcase you have linked here. Based on one of your videos a long while ago, I purchased the Level8 Grace extended carryon. You are absolutely right - the Level8 wheels cannot be compared to any other bag I’ve used. I also purchased the Ricardo carryon suitcase your son likes. If I could put the Level8 wheels on the Ricardo, I would have the perfect carryon. But back to the Level8. The Grace Level8 is considered a 20-inch and has the same dimensions (more or less) as the one recommended today. On the Grace, the capacity is 36L and the storage volume is 42L. On the one you recommended today, both of these figures are 40L. I’ve done some Googling, but I can’t figure out what these measurements really are in terms of how much I can get into my suitcase. I don’t care about how much space it takes up in the luggage bin because I know for my purposes it’s going to be fine on the airlines I fly. I’m looking at how much stuff I can get in the suitcase. Would that be the capacity figure? Thank you so much!

[@TravelTipsbyLaurie]

Are you talking about the rolling suitcase I mentioned? I do not see the Grace one. Not sure as to capacity on any of them.

[@PsychicPhilosopher]

@@TravelTipsbyLaurie yes. I went to the Amazon link you listed under this video and got the dimensions from it and compared it to the Level8 Grace 20-inch extended model I purchased a year ago. I was trying to see if the bag I already have is the same size inside. The outer dimensions listed in the product specifications are pretty much the same for each bag - yours and mine. But the difference is the “capacity”. Yours is 40L and mine is 36L. I think that means you can get more stuff into yours than I can get into mine. I just wanted to double check I was thinking correctly.

[@dennisrm6912]

Hi. Great videos. But I still cannot find a men's underseat bag fitting Jetblue's restrictions of 17"×13"×8". Looking for good quality but not fancy or quilted, etc.

[@TravelTipsbyLaurie]

I would go to Walmart and check the school backpack section if you have time. Some are just so restrictive in size.

[@kenbrown2808]

Hi, Laurie. we're on our last night in Iceland. gonna have to wear my boots on the plane, to make room for all the stuff we bought. oh, well, they go off and on easier with compression socks on. just hope I don't have to also wear the hevyy coat. the ride up here was WARM. and we got to see the aurora. there's an app that lets you know when it's a good time to keep an eye out.

[@TravelTipsbyLaurie]

Oh that is so cool! Yay so glad you made it. What type of airplane was it?

[@kenbrown2808]

@TravelTipsbyLaurie it's a 757 for this trip. Doesn't have thr big overheads the 737 does, but it runs quieter.

[@TravelTipsbyLaurie]

@@kenbrown2808 Okay, the 737 overall are cold. The 75 and 767 are warmer...for the most part. So glad you got there.

[@Travelclosely]

Cool 🎉

[@YouandLife5.0]

01:12 Wow, the security features on this bag are next level! The way the zippers lock and the wire-reinforced straps make it perfect for peace of mind while traveling. 🚶‍♂👜 Definitely a must-have for any international trip! ✈💼

[@TravelTipsbyLaurie]

Yes those first 3 are wow!

[@maricelsalinas2966]

For bag number 1; can you share the link to buy the bag please. Thank you

[@TravelTipsbyLaurie]

Hi, all links are in the first pinned comment and below each video in the ...read more paragraph.

[@belindamohar]

I have the #5 bag and I took that to my 30 day trip to EU this year I called it my Marry popens bag

[@TravelTipsbyLaurie]

Ha! Love it; it's beautiful too.

[@carolynwilson7806]

I just flew on Air Canada where neither my usual roll aboard carry on or personal item that I use on American Airlines fit. The personal item specs were 17x13x6 so much narrower than usual. I had to order about 6 different bags from Amazon to find one. Several of the bags I ordered weren’t the dimensions😊 listed in the description. I also had to get an international size roller carry on. I got the Briggs and Riley hard case because I don’t like a clamshell bag. They are pricier but have a lifetime warranty.

[@TravelTipsbyLaurie]

That’s why I tried these out. Some airlines are so strict

[@skymomjune]

I missed the bloopers. How do I see them?

[@TravelTipsbyLaurie]

Hi, they are at the very end.

[@AwwadSincero]

En el momento en que vi el bolso kislux , supe que tenía que tenerlo.

[@jamesv5802]

Singapore Airlines has an 80cm limit. I had a tough time finding a bag.

[@flocastro-wright6417]

Hi Laurie, the new EU bag dimensions rule will affect any traveler INSIDE the EU (not UK). The personal item will be small, but they can take my Kipling tote from my cold dead hands. The personal item should not be larger than 40 x 30 x 15 cm on the EU deep discount carriers. The main piece of hand luggage must not exceed 55 x 40 x 20 cm, including handles and wheels. (Mine should squeak in)

[@TravelTipsbyLaurie]

Whew!

[@Cruise-hair-why-care]

Love that first bag! Just ordered it for my Italy and Greece trip next year. My donate pile keeps getting larger from all the better and more efficient travel items you have introduced me to in your videos😆. BTW, girlfriend, what are your undies doing in that front pocket🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣. JK😉

[@TravelTipsbyLaurie]

Can you even believe that??! Bon voyage!

[@Leslee358]

You are so sweet!!! Every time I asked a question you replied!!! All your information is so helpful and informative

[@TravelTipsbyLaurie]

Thanks for your time watching!

[@jow.2450]

So, do we ask if they were your “undergarments” or someone else’s? 😜

[@TravelTipsbyLaurie]

ha!

[@leylamoossavi]

Anyone here try the foldie? Am I just a sucker for facebook ads?

[@TravelTipsbyLaurie]

I have a video on that. I think it's too large for a personal item, but other viewers said it's been fine and allowed on every flight: bit.ly/AirplaneSeatBags

[@stefh9248]

🤣🤣

[@mamatobz2890]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@13nlsc]

Must review Lululemon 2.5 crossbody!! I couldn’t believe I spent $68 on it. I just got back from 10 days with a Mediterranean cruise. This bag was amazing, especially in Italy where I had to carry my passport all the time. Please review this bag.