Lidl is selling a £6 foldable backpack that's perfect for Ryanair flights this summer
Shoppers can snap up the travel essential from Thursday (June 5) in their local Lidl store.
The 20litre capacity bag comes with a three-year warranty and unfolded measures H42.5 × W28 × D17cm.
When not in use, it folds into its own pocket so you can pack it away into your hold luggage with no fuss - ideal for flights.
The rucksack, which can hold 15kg maximum weight, also comes with padded adjustable shoulder straps.
Of course, as is the case with all "Middle of Lidl" items, the foldable rucksack won't be around for long so you'll have to be quick if you want one.
You also won't be able to order it online and will have to head down to your nearest Lidl store.
You can find your nearest branch by using the retailer's store finder tool - lidl.co.uk/c/store-finder/s10023098.
The tool brings up your closest branch and also it's opening hours.
Always remember to shop around when buying something like this though as you might find the same product or similar for less elsewhere.
Websites like Trolley, Price Spy and Price Runner all let you compare prices on thousands of items.
You can also use the Google Shopping/Product tab to quickly scan the internet and see how much retailers are selling products for.
Items to always buy at Lidl
We had a quick look to see if any other major retailers are selling a 20litre foldable rucksack for less than £6, but couldn't find any.
Decathlon has one for £13 while Mountain Warehouse is selling one for £9.
If the foldable rucksack doesn't take your fancy, Lidl has a host of other products in its Middle aisles at the minute.
Shoppers can pick up fans to tackle the heat from £30, indoor and outdoor plants from £2 and bedding from £3.50.
The retailer is also selling a shark arch water slide for £15 as well.
How to save money at Lidl
Lidl reduces items at the start of the day, and the best deals can be found between 7am and 8am, when most stores open.
Shoppers can often find cooked meats, salmon fillets and breads reduced by 30% or more.
Not only does Lidl have its own range of reasonably priced alcohol, it also has its own knock-offs of branded favourites – so say cheers to its bargain booze.
Everyone knows about the "Middle of Lidl" – it's here where you'll find a load of random stuff you didn't realise you needed, at decent prices.
But if you are hoping to avoid spending more than you planned, you can check what will be in the "Middle of Lidl" on the supermarket's website in advance.
The Middle of Lidl is refreshed every Thursday and Sunday.
Shoppers can also keep tabs on what's appearing in the "Pick of the Week" section on the Lidl website.
The discounts happen every Thursday and are usually on fruit, vegetables, and meat.
How to bag a bargain
SUN Savers Editor Lana Clements explains how to find a cut-price item and bag a bargain…
Sign up to loyalty schemes of the brands that you regularly shop with.
Big names regularly offer discounts or special lower prices for members, among other perks.
Sales are when you can pick up a real steal.
Retailers usually have periodic promotions that tie into payday at the end of the month or Bank Holiday weekends, so keep a lookout and shop when these deals are on.
Sign up to mailing lists and you'll also be first to know of special offers. It can be worth following retailers on social media too.
When buying online, always do a search for money off codes or vouchers that you can use vouchercodes.co.uk and myvouchercodes.co.uk are just two sites that round up promotions by retailer.
Scanner apps are useful to have on your phone. Trolley.co.uk app has a scanner that you can use to compare prices on branded items when out shopping.
Bargain hunters can also use B&M's scanner in the app to find discounts in-store before staff have marked them out.
And always check if you can get cashback before paying which in effect means you'll get some of your money back or a discount on the item.
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