Travellers snap up £24 bag that's 'perfect for Ryanair' and has lots of pockets
Avoid pesky baggage fees while still bringing all that's needed on holiday
Plenty of travellers have run into the issue of securing cheap flights with budget airlines like Ryanair, only to be confronted with restrictive luggage allowances that make it hard not to shell out on paying for a checked bag.
However, it is possible to pack everything travellers need for a holiday in a cabin bag - even with the latest restrictions on bag size. Ryanair's bag policy currently means that passengers can only bring one small bag onboard for free, and they'll have to pay if they want to bring a regular cabin bag.
With a quality functional backpack like the Aerolite 40x20x25cm Ryanair Maximum 20L Tactical Backpack, currently £24.99 on Amazon, travellers may just find they can fit everything they need in the free bag.
The Aerolite backpack adheres to the 40x20x25cm size restriction on Ryanair's free cabin bag - as well as that of many other budget airlines - but it has plenty of storage capacity for all the holiday essentials.
It has a 20L capacity, plenty of pockets including a laptop section, and a padded mesh backrest and adjustable chest strap for comfortable transport. Plus, with a hands-free backpack, there'll be no dragging clunky suitcase wheels along European cobblestone streets, so shoppers may find the bag last a good while longer than its wheeled counterparts.
The bag also features a built-in USB charging port on the outside for keeping devices juiced-up on the go - simply add a powerbank into the internal pocket and use the USB cable supplied to wire it to the port. If travellers need a little extra storage space for things like jumpers, jackets and flipflops, there are bungee cords on the front to attach lightweight items, too.
If this backpack isn't quite what travellers want, they could try Aerolite's wheeled option. The Aerolite 40x20x25cm Ryanair Maximum Premium Quality Eco-Friendly Backpack Trolley with 2 Wheels is £44.99 directly from Aerolite and also fits the free bag allowance for the budget airline, and has a three-in-one design that means it can be used as a backpack, holdall, or wheeled suitcase.
Those looking for a waterproof option could check out Rains' Hilo Weekend Bag Small with dimensions of 40 x 20 x 23 cm - also in the range of Ryanair's allowance. Made from Rains' signature waterproof PU fabric, the bag is "engineered for carrying strength, durability, and a smooth feel", comes in a range of colours including black, brown and beige, and costs £69.
However, the Aerolite backpack has a great 4.3-star rating on Amazon. One shopper described it as "a great little rucksack with lots of compartments and places to store things".
"It feels a lot smaller than expected but stores a surprising amount of clothes," they added.
Another said: "I bought this for hand luggage. It is a very attractive bag with lots of pockets. The charging port is a big hit with my son. The straps are sturdy and make the bag very comfortable to carry. The design is well thought out and the construction is excellent. It is deceptively spacious. A great backpack which will cope with any weather conditions."
"'Perfect size for Ryanair, well made and plenty of storage space and secure pockets," said a third.
One shopper warned that the bag was smaller than expected: "Be aware - the size at the top is way smaller than what the seller stated in the description. Overall, this backpack is actually smaller than what is expected."
Another wrote: "What can I say, the backpack is very nice, sturdy and well made, but it is more of a backpack for PCs and electronic accessories than a backpack for travel clothes."
For a bag that will save travellers money on baggage fees while still fitting a lot of holiday essentials, however, the Aerolite 40x20x25cm Ryanair Maximum 20L Tactical Backpack seems worth a look.
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