The Metz 20L Underseat Cabin Bag Backpack is an ideal companion for budget-conscious travelers, particularly those flying with airlines like Ryanair. This guide will help you effectively utilize its compact design and spacious interior to maximize your free underseat luggage allowance, ensuring a smooth and efficient travel experience. While optimized for underseat storage, its versatility makes it suitable for various short trips.
Airline Compatibility: Perfectly sized (40x20x25 cm) to meet Ryanair's free underseat cabin luggage rules, and compatible as a personal item with most other major airlines. - Spacious Interior: Despite its compact size, offers a generous 20-litre capacity for essentials, allowing you to pack more than expected. - Easy Packing: Features a convenient suitcase-style opening and flexible soft-sided design for hassle-free organization and ultimate packing freedom. - Lightweight Design: Weighs just 500g, significantly reducing the overall burden of your carry-on luggage. - Comfortable Carry: Equipped with extensive comfort padding on the straps and a padded top carry handle for easy and comfortable transportation. - Organized Storage: Includes a front organizer pocket with dedicated compartments for an iPad, travel documents, pens, and tickets, plus a quick-access pocket on the front.
Meets strict airline underseat dimensions (e.g., Ryanair) for free personal item.
Generous 20-litre capacity for its compact size.
Extremely lightweight at just 500g, reducing travel burden.
Comfortable to wear as a backpack with padded straps.
Excellent internal organization with dedicated pockets for essentials.
Suitcase-style opening simplifies packing and access to contents.
Soft-sided design may offer less protection for fragile items compared to hardshell luggage.
Specific dimensions optimized for underseat might feel restrictive for those needing larger capacity.
Lacks an external water bottle pocket.
Not designed for use as a primary overhead bin carry-on.
Does not feature a pass-through sleeve for attaching to a rolling suitcase handle.
Meets strict airline underseat dimensions (e.g., Ryanair) for free personal item.
Generous 20-litre capacity for its compact size.
Extremely lightweight at just 500g, reducing travel burden.
Comfortable to wear as a backpack with padded straps.
Excellent internal organization with dedicated pockets for essentials.
Suitcase-style opening simplifies packing and access to contents.
Soft-sided design may offer less protection for fragile items compared to hardshell luggage.
Specific dimensions optimized for underseat might feel restrictive for those needing larger capacity.
Lacks an external water bottle pocket.
Not designed for use as a primary overhead bin carry-on.
Does not feature a pass-through sleeve for attaching to a rolling suitcase handle.
The Metz 20L Underseat Cabin Bag Backpack excels in situations where maximizing free underseat luggage is crucial. Its precise 40x20x25 cm dimensions mean you can confidently bring it on board airlines like Ryanair without incurring extra fees.
Thanks to its suitcase-style opening, packing is intuitive. Lay the bag flat, open it completely, and arrange your clothes and essentials as you would in a regular suitcase. The flexible soft-sided design allows for a bit of strategic overpacking, as the material can conform around items, within reason, without compromising the overall dimensions. We recommend using packing cubes to keep contents organized and compressed.
When navigating busy airports or city streets, the extensive comfort padding on the shoulder straps makes carrying the backpack effortless. The weight is distributed evenly, reducing strain. For quick movements or when lifting into overhead bins (if used as a secondary bag), the padded top carry handle provides a comfortable grip.
Access to your travel essentials is streamlined with the front organizer pocket. Keep your passport, boarding pass, pens, and a tablet neatly stowed and easily reachable. The additional quick-access front pocket is perfect for items you need frequently, such as headphones, snacks, or your phone, avoiding the need to rummage through the main compartment.
Utilize Packing Cubes: These help compress clothing and keep items organized, maximizing the 20-litre capacity.
Distribute Weight Evenly: Place heavier items closer to your back to maintain balance and comfort when carrying.
Use Internal Pockets: Designate the front organizer pocket for travel documents, electronics, and small essentials.
Avoid Overstuffing: While the soft sides are flexible, overpacking beyond the 40x20x25 cm dimensions will prevent it from fitting under the seat.
This bag is specifically designed to meet the 40x20x25 cm underseat luggage requirements of airlines like Ryanair, allowing you to bring it as a free personal item. It is also universally compatible as a free personal item with most other major airlines. However, always double-check your specific airline's current baggage allowance before traveling, as policies can change.
Cleaning: The polyester material is durable and easy to maintain. For general cleaning, wipe the bag with a damp cloth and a small amount of mild soap.
Drying: Allow the bag to air dry thoroughly away from direct sunlight or heat.
Do NOT Machine Wash: Avoid machine washing or tumble drying, as this can damage the material, padding, and structural integrity of the bag.
Storage: When not in use, store the bag in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight.