travel *ESSENTIALS* | personal carry on bags from Amazon

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I learned my personal carry on bag was just as important as the luggage I use to travel with ease. These are my favorites!

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[michogra]

I haven't read all of the comments so I don't know if someone has pointed this out already, but I feel like you missed a crucial feature of the first duffle bag that may help you like it more. The zippered pocket on the back in the trolley sleeve is specifically for your passport/boarding documents. It keeps those items secure because it is a zippered pocket, and also that side of your luggage is up against your body while you are in line. Also, because that is the side that's facing you, that is the most convenient pocket for them to be in. Samantha Brown puts those zippered trolley sleeve pockets in most all of the personal item bags she sells on HSN. She calls them her "peace of mind pocket".

[patkessler]

For the first bag, simply add velcro to make the opening close so your passport won't fall out. Now you don't have to worry. You can either use iron on or the tape that already has adhesive on it.

[virginiagill]

Back in 2007 I was in need of a new suitcase. My late husband encouraged me to “buy the luggage you’ll use for the rest of your life.” Months of research later I purchased seven pieces of the Briggs & Riley Transcend collection. Best decision I ever made!

[peggytravels]

I bought a Tumi 21” carry-on about 20 years ago and it has traveled around the world with me. I never check any bag when traveling & I can pack for 4 weeks in my Tumi. I have my carry-on and 1 personal item. I’m finding the Tumi is now too heavy for me to swing up in the overhead areas. I’m taking a 10 day trip to South America and just bought the American Tourister 4 Kix Expandable Softside Underseater with wheels. The size is 18” tall x 14” across x 8” wide and this is the only piece I’ll be taking for the 10 days. I’ll let you know how it works…as a senior citizen who doesn’t want to carry a backpack or over the shoulder bag

[mayadim]

Bought the same backpack and loved it. Thanks for a great review.

[mbwelsh]

Hi Lori, You convinced me to buy 2 of the FALANKO Backpacks for my 2 daughters and they really liked them, too!

[SenterStuff]

I ordered that backpack some time back in the same color! I’m excited to use it for some upcoming trips. Ordered the pouches today. I LOVE bags and pouches!

[brookside]

I have one from Amazon several years ago. It has wheels and it’s great. I use it for my feet too to keep them elevated

[LWLillie]

I have the first bag at 1:13 but has a zipper at the bottom to make it longer/bigger.The front has a zippered pocket that you can fold the whole bag into that pocket when not in use. Traveled with me for 6 wks in Italy and Love it!🥰

[esmeraldanel]

This was very interesting, and the backpack with the powe bank was awsome.

[kcov]

I have the pink bag, I ordered from Amazon. I didn't think I'd like the pink, but it was less expensive than the other colors! I LOVE it. I can put my small crossbody inside of it to carry on the plane, (probably taking too much stuff) but I don't take the backpack on excursions. I love it and take it everywhere!

[ericholmes]

With #3 - take a foldable beach/pool bag along.

[jesusistheonlywaytothefath]

For the first bag: they have hook and loop tape (velcro) with adhesive on the back that you could put on inside the front pocket opening help make your passport a little more secure....you could even put a few hand stitches in the corner to secure it a little more,

[BKDolan]

I had a outer pocket like that too and just added a Velcro strip to it to seal. Added bonus is that it can’t be opened without me hearing that distinct Velcro noise ….

[icebaguette]

Was really nervous that my backpack was too big but it’s literally the one in the thumbnail (far right) and THIS is the reassurance I needed! (I’m a first time flier haha)

[susanwestfall]

I just purchased the Falanko backpack. I haven’t used it yet, but will be flying to take a cruise in July so it will get the test then. But so far it looks like a winner.

[jenelleprins]

Re the first bag, I use that as a regular “suitcase.” I pet sit and the pink bag carries a full week of clothes.

[PrairieMom]

I ordered it in Canadian Currency and some other options popped up that were similar and discounted, so if you order it, scroll around looking at all the options since the US one was going to be well over $100 and the Canadian funds listed one on a different Amazon page was $58 plus shipping etc.

[katherineluong]

Just bought the pink shoulder bag and red backpack like yours. Thanks for the tips. Looking forward to using them for our upcoming trip this summer.

[TheKiwibirder]

Thank you so much for the great advice! My husband and I are traveling to Ireland next week, but we are not frequent travelers and did not have any luggage. I picked up two of those backpacks to use as our personal items on the airplane. I purchased the pink one for me (only $30), and the black and gray one for him ($50 for some reason). They are fabulous bags!