I went to the airport and tested 8 different styles of carry-on bags in different airline luggage sizers.
Here’s the problem though – some airlines state different dimensions than what their sizers actually hold and how your bag actually ends up fitting in the overhead bin.
So even if you have your packing down to a science and measured your bag, I tested these bags to help you make sure your bag fits to avoid the dreaded gate-check…or worse.
Having to PAY.
By the way – not only did I test these bags in the sizers, I’ve also personally taken every single one of these bags on a flight.
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Watch the full video here, where I demonstrate all these bags at the airport and on the plane!
Here are the 8 Best Carry-on Bags that Fit in Most Overhead Bins
Monos Carry-on
Size: 22″ × 14″ × 9″
Weight: 7 pounds (3.1kgs)
Capacity: 39.9L
Travelpro Maxlite 5 Expandable
Size: 22″ × 14″ × 9″
Weight: 5.1 pounds (2.31kgs)
Capacity: 38L
View the Travelpro on Amazon here
Road Runner Pro Carry-On 20” by Level8
Size: 14.4”L x 9.2”W x 21.5”H (37 x 23.5 x 55 cm)
Weight: 9.3lbs (4.2kgs)
Capacity: 35L
View the Road Runner Pro on Amazon
Road Runner Carry-On 20” by Level8
Size: 14.4”L x 10.1”W x 21.5”H
Weight: 9.3lbs (4.2kgs)
Capacity: 38L
Get the Road Runner 20″ on Amazon
Gibraltar Aluminum Carry-On 20″ by Level8
Size: 22”H x 15”W x 8.4”D
Weight: 10 pounds (4.5kgs)
Capacity: 36L
Get this aluminum bag on Amazon (sometimes it goes on sale)!
Tomtoc Backpack (40L)
Size: 20.47 x 13.39 x 9.06 inch
Weight: 2.6lbs (1.1kgs)
Capacity: 40L
Dakine Carry On Roller 42L
Specs: 21.5 x14 x 9″ (55x35x23cm)
Weight: 6.3 pounds (2.8kg)
mixi Carry-on 20″
Specs: 21.5″ × 14″ × 9.8″
Weight: 8.6 lbs (3.9kgs)
Capacity: 42L