With airlines charging a premium for both carry-ons and checked luggage , the ultimate cost of flying from A to B tends to end up considerably over the price of your flight ticket. Maximising the usage of your free under-seat cabin bag is an easy way to save some money – should you use your allowance savvily . Amsterdam-based brand Airback has created a would-be solution to overpacking woes with its signature backpack, which has a vacuum-sealed section designed to help you squeeze more clothes into less space.
The brand claims that this bag's compressive qualities can increase its capacity by 50 per cent. So, is this a silver bullet for avoiding baggage fees? Our social media manager, Lucy Bruton, tested the Airback on two recent trips. The bag comes in two sizes – an underseat version and a standard larger option – and three colours.
There’s also a range of accessories, including packing cubes, to use with the bag. If you don’t have a pump, there's an option to buy a set , which gives you a small discount when compared to buying each separately. The bag feels robust and good quality, with dedicated sections for a laptop, water bottle, and travel accessories , plus the larger vacuum pack compartment for clothes.
There’s also a USB/C charging port, which is an extra boon for backpackers who might not be within easy reach of a phone charger at all times. Lucy took the Airback to a festival and on a long weekend in Cornwall . “It’s a really comfy bag to wear, and.
