Carryon bag for international trip

I use a rolling duffel bag.

Patagonia MLC

Just took an international trip. I used the Thule Chasm Sport Duffel 40L. Worked out great, but it does not have wheels if you need/wanted that.

I’ve got an osprey travel bag and like it but looking for something maybe a little bigger with 4 wheels

I've used the same Tumi Alpha International bag for about 12 years now. Easily 120+ International trips.

Still going strong.

I got my wife the travel pro but the 19" "international" sized one and not the 21" one. Though 21" is the standard international vs 22" in the US.

I guess I was thinking just in case we get on a stickler LCC flight in Europe or whatever.

I pretty much believe people pack to fill the suitcase so you can force yourself to not over pack like the masses by getting either one of these good sized options.

I use a back pack bag. I bought it from Rick steves website. I can fit a weeks worth of clothes in it.
I rarely use a roller bag. Maybe only for cruises or Disney. I don't want to roll bags from an airport to a train station.

Just my opinion but I hate rollers for Europe outside of the airport. If you are strictly carrying on then something like a rolling duffel with wheels that also has a single strap to carry or a backpack is much preferred.

Going through train stations, cobblestone streets, up tons of stairs, etc with only a roller sucks which is the case in much of europe outside of city centers and American brand hotels.

I see you are just discussing your carryon not only carrying on, if that's the case then yeah just make sure its small enough to fit the requirements. As said its more about the capacity when used then the capacity empty.

For a cruise I would suggest a carry-on duffle with backpack straps to maximize your cabin storage space that can be carried a few different ways.

I personally can't stand spinner luggage and for my carry-on I want ease of use so I want a few pockets on the outside I can easily access for things like magazines, eye mask, snacks, travel docs, etc. so that rules out most bi-fold luggage pieces.

A duffel can be stored a bit more easily and be used throughout your trip (either as a pool bag or in port if/when needed) to carry any souvenirs or crafts you may buy.

Mier


North Face

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Going through train stations, cobblestone streets, up tons of stairs, etc with only a roller sucks which is the case in much of europe outside of city centers and American brand hotels.

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Japan is rough in this regard too if you're using the trains.

Now, I also think it is also somewhat overblown. If you have a 19-21" rollerbag, carrying them up and down stairs isn't that bad, and you should only be doing that once every few days. For example, on arrival, departure, and if switching hotels.

The people who complain about this are the ones who have the giant checked roller bag who are absolutely going to struggle in this scenario.