Bags - For the plane

[offtoseemickey]

Is this instead of your big hand luggage bag?
I’m just asking as your personal item / handbag needs to go under the seat in front really, not in the overhead locker.

I take a rolling suitcase and a rucksack for my personal item/handbag.

[Myakka17]

Originally Posted by offtoseemickey

Is this instead of your big hand luggage bag?
I’m just asking as your personal item / handbag needs to go under the seat in front really, not in the overhead locker.

I take a rolling suitcase and a rucksack for my personal item/handbag.

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Why? none of us have ever done that? We just rake out what we need then put our bag in the overhead.

[Michyloulou]

I used a Longchamp Le Pliage bag (see photo). Large enough to fit in:
A4 concertina file (which was pretty full)
A magazine
A book (albeit a thin one)
Hairbrush
Ziplock bag with liquids in
Over-ear earphones (folding ones)
Charger for my phone
I also took a small handbag for purse, passports, sweets & another couple of bits.

[Guest]

We have a couple of the rock Madison BA second luggage bag. fits under the seat in front.

Ideal, but not necessarily something you would wish to use as a handbag for general use.

amazon/Rock-Madiso...630357031&th=1

They fit a medium packing cube and A4 folder plus other stuff bits n bobs too.

But if buying a bag for the plane and life I would be looking at either Mia tui, or longchamp.

[TartanTink]

Another vote for Mia Tui the one I have is Zoe I think I bought it as part of a travel bundle so got a set of packing cubes and a fold up hold-all free . I would recommend mine is smaller than the Jen but big enough for everything I need

[dee slack]

Originally Posted by TORIMS

Another Mia Tui fan here! They have loads of suitable travel bags and back packs, and they are really reasonably priced.

Vicki x

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Originally Posted by TartanTink

Another vote for Mia Tui the one I have is Zoe I think I bought it as part of a travel bundle so got a set of packing cubes and a fold up hold-all free . I would recommend mine is smaller than the Jen but big enough for everything I need

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I keep looking at the mini Jen but worry that it might look a bit plastic-y - does it look decent quality or like a cheap bag? Also, the handles, are they quite sturdy as I often have several kg's in my hand bag and wouldn't want the handles to break!

[orlando10]

Hi

I have a Kipling Kos and it is perfect for travelling fits under the seat if needed and plenty of space for a A4 folder in the main part and also two front pockets. Also has a slipover at the back to go over a suitcase handle. Has been used for many holidays, put in the washing machine and it is like new every time.

kipling/int/kos-m-22...90000-999.html

[sunseeker100]

Originally Posted by dee slack

I keep looking at the mini Jen but worry that it might look a bit plastic-y - does it look decent quality or like a cheap bag? Also, the handles, are they quite sturdy as I often have several kg's in my hand bag and wouldn't want the handles to break!

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I’ve got the mini Jen in rose gold and took it to Orlando in April on its first flight and it was brilliant! I did think like you but once I’d received it I could see it’s great quality and the handles are really strong but comfy. I also took an Isobel as my purse and used it all time whilst there for trips to the supermarket and malls. Also got a folding Newport which I ended up using as my cabin bag on the way back as we needed a few things out of the cases

At home I have a Sydney for work and a molly and partner took her Maya backpack on the plane. Also have a few shopper bags and a Lottie x body eek, just realised that’s quite a lot only got my first one earlier this year! Their return policy is good so if you don’t like it when it arrives you’ll be able to return it.

[dee slack]

Originally Posted by sunseeker100

I’ve got the mini Jen in rose gold and took it to Orlando in April on its first flight and it was brilliant! I did think like you but once I’d received it I could see it’s great quality and the handles are really strong but comfy. I also took an Isobel as my purse and used it all time whilst there for trips to the supermarket and malls. Also got a folding Newport which I ended up using as my cabin bag on the way back as we needed a few things out of the cases

At home I have a Sydney for work and a molly and partner took her Maya backpack on the plane. Also have a few shopper bags and a Lottie x body eek, just realised that’s quite a lot only got my first one earlier this year! Their return policy is good so if you don’t like it when it arrives you’ll be able to return it.

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so you're still on the fence about Mia Tui then lol!
Seriously tho' thanks for that, it's very reassuring - I never spend a lot on bags but also hate cheap looking ones

[sunseeker100]

Originally Posted by dee slack

so you're still on the fence about Mia Tui then lol!
Seriously tho' thanks for that, it's very reassuring - I never spend a lot on bags but also hate cheap looking ones

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I know I’m terrible! They have offers all the time it’s so tempting