Underseat PRO vs it's competitors
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- Underseat Pro size: 17.5 x 14 x 8 (5 lbs 8 oz)
Link: amzn.to/45yy4Iu
American Tourister size: 18 x 14 x 8 (5.4 lbs)
Link: amzn.to/3WmvKBp
London Fog size: 15 x 13 x 8 (5.66 lbs)
Link: amzn.to/3Wrd3wo
Lauren understands the importance of having the best underseat luggage that meets airline regulations. Whether you're a frequent traveler or planning your next adventure, finding the ideal carry-on can make all the difference. That's why we've carefully reviewed and compared the Underseat Pro, London Fog Underseater, and American Tourister 4 Kik Underseater, so you can make an informed decision.
Join us as we explore the features and functionality of these personal item bags. We'll dive into the specifics of the Underseat Pro, its foldable design, and how it fares against the competition. If you're a Spirit Airlines passenger, it meets the requirements for their personal item policy, as well as many others.
She will pack each bag with the same items to really do a deep comparison, and show you which bag is the most packable.
With our in-depth luggage review, Lauren aims to help you choose the perfect underseat bag that suits your needs. Whether it's ample storage space, easy maneuverability, or superior quality, we'll cover it all. We understand that every traveler has unique preferences and requirements, and our goal is to provide you with the information you need to make the right choice. Of course, you can add any of these onto your carry on luggage, or carry them alone.
So, if you're ready to embark on a journey with us, hit that play button and let us guide you through the world of personal item bags. Join us as we compare the Underseat Pro, London Fog, and American Tourister to find the ultimate underseat luggage for your next trip.
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Which bag do you like the most? Share your answer below!
Purple fold up.
Purple one! Great bag for a great price
I like the purple one. I have the teal one, and it is challenging. The handle on the teal is flimsy, and it will stick. It will not hold a 15 - or 17-inch laptop... i actually own the teal, so I can be honest.. I would definitely say that the purple one would be the one I would want and be a go too..
London fog
I have the American Tourister. Just came back from a 5 day 4 night trip where it was the only bag I used. There was no problem with it being a personal size item and I was able to keep it with me on a smaller regional jet where carry on size bags had to be checked. It fit everything I needed with room to spare. I have no complaints.
Hubby and I each have an American Tourister underseater. We used them recently as our only luggage for a five day four night trip (we did not use any other tote bags/duffle bags/backpacks; I did have a small crossbody purse). I am a petite female and it held everything I needed just fine. Packing for hubby took a little more finessing, but we did get it all in. They fit under the seats on our AA flight with no problem and we were allowed to put them in the overhead bin on a small commuter flight where other passengers had their carry ons gate checked. No problems pulling them through airport terminals or the parking garage. At the time I bought ours, Amazon only had the AT in pink, but Kohls had it on sale in black and I was able to use Kohls cash toward the purchase price.
The underseat pro has square corners which do not lose any of the allowed space which is nice. But, the handle demo sold me! I have been looking for an 18 inch "suitcase" on wheels as opposed to a backpack. This one seems to fill the bill. I also like all the pockets, the huge laptop possibilities, and the collapsible properties. I would love to see this same bag fully packed with a capsule wardrobe, just to see the wardrobe in action in this bag. Thanks so much for another super-review.
I would go with the Underseat Pro. I have owned a number of American Touristers and can say those suckers hold up well. We used them for our scuba gear and they were packed to the gills, thrown around in many not so great airports. We actually had a leak in our basement where they were stored and while the stuff in them was ruined since we didn't know about the leak for months, the bags were fine. I think in the case of the non-underseat pros, not using the packing cubes may have given you more space to work with since you can squish things a little more without them. It would have been a pain but you could probably take the actual liquids out of the toiletry bag and put them in a zip lock with a little more give and stuff them in one of those outside side pocket and the umbrella would probably have fit in the other one on the London Fog. Some of the things in the cubes might have fit in those inside pockets. As I said, a pain but if it was all you had, you could probably have made it all fit.
Thank you! I love the purple bag!
Underseat Pro, hands down! When I need something like that, it will be my choice. Along with the awesome features, no one should overlook the functionality of the handle, wheels and zippers, so I'm glad you always point out those items when you do these reviews & comparisons. Thanks, Lauren!
Thanks Susan! It’s a winner across all of the details for us!
I like it it’s lightweight, boxy to take advantage of every square centimeter, and also rigid yet does compressed down for storage. I think the Underseat Pro team really did it’s research!
Great video with excellent comparisons! I have used bags similar to the London fog - I use the clear inside pockets for face wipes, feminine products, underwear and the side pockets for flat sandals. I don’t have a laptop so it’s not an issue. I could probably used the American tourist ear. I love the underseat pro but find that bags with that east-west configuration don’t roll down the aisles of airplanes easily without bumping into seats or getting stuck, unlike the narrower north-south styles.
UNDERSEAT PRO all the way! You can’t beat the well-thought-out design and the price. Thank you, Lauren, for this video - I mean, it’s perfect! Packing EXACTLY the same thing in both bags?? Genius 👏👏👏. Although, I have to admit, the London Fog looks better, fancier, but I wouldn’t sacrifice the space and useful features of the UNDERSEAT PRO for the looks of the London Fog.
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Thank you soooo much for sharing and giving ideas
You’re welcome :)
I have the American Tourister Underseater in the same blue you have there. Haven't ever used the Pro, so can't really make a personal comparison, but it looks fantastic. I have not been disappointed by the American Tourister in the several times I've used it. I am able to fit loads into it, including my handbag, and it fit under the seat in both first class and coach without an issue. I got it on recommendation from an instagrammer I follow. If I knew of the Pro, I might have investigated it too, but your channel is the first I've seen of it. We fly a couple of times a year to visit out of state kids and grands, and the last time I was able to get by with only using the Underseater and my regular carry-on suitcase for a week's worth of travel. Love your channel!
Thanks for letting me know how you like the American Tourister! That’s great to know :)
As always your comparisons are incredibly informative..l think the underseat pro is the way to go..keep up the amazing work Lauren as you are the best
Thank you :)
Well the winner couldn’t be more obvious! watching you struggle with the London fog was painful 😂
I was so afraid I was going to rip it! 🫣
Interesting comparison! I want the Underseat Pro, because it folds, the handle, mesh and bottle holder.
Thanks for another great video! We have 2 American Touristers, and they’re okay. The handle is definitely not fantastic, and I could always use more space. I am looking forward to replacing mine with the purple Underseat Pro soon. If Underseat comes out with a hot pink color, I will also replace my daughter’s. She adores hot pink, so no convincing her to switch just yet.
Sounds like a great replacement! Hot pink would be so fun!
yeah, not sure why you say "packing too much stuff". hmmm. this video actually shows me that i could use this bag for a week long trip as i pack pretty light. this would be a perfect bag for a week long cruise as well. a two week trip to europe i think i could get out of this bag as well. maybe. love it.
For sure! I pack light! I usually do one medium size packing cube and a small one. I just kept adding more to show a full full comparison :)
I just got the small tote for the personal item for my flight. I’m excited 😊
Hope you like it!
Lauren is so thorough!. I love how she reviews and gives honest opinions. I will tell that I own 2 of the 3 bags. Here is my take. The London Fog is truly a weekender. Not for airplane travel UNLESS you are using for a child.
The Samsonite extremely tight squeeze for 3 to 4 day travel. Yes both fit underneath the seat with leg room, but you MUST be a strategic packer.
The 3rd bag I feel will meet my needs. I actually have the Made By Design under the seat back pack ... It is great just NO wheels. So now I know what I will be getting for that perfect under the seat experience!!! A huge thank you for the review and link.
Thank you Marilyn! 🥰
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Love underseat pro handle
I have a similar lay out (different print) London Fog bag that's about 8 years old (ish). I paid around $70 at TJM or Marshalls. I've only travelled with it for air travel twice. I recently purchased Take Off but haven't used it yet. The Underseat Pro looks like a great option but it wasn't available in the purple when I was ready to buy. For me, I think it comes down to spinner wheels Vs a tiny bit of more space. Great review !
I am in love with my spinners for sure. I miss them in the underseat
Great video! I bought the American Tourister bag back in 2021 and it's held up well, but I think I'm gonna upgrade to the Take Off 2.0 XL later this year (hoping for a Black Friday sale). I really want a hard shell underseat bag.
I’m sure there will be a sale!
I loved this video. Any chance you would consider reviewing the eBags Mother Lode spinner under seater?
Thank you. I went over this at the end of the video, but I don’t plan on reviewing any other underseater on wheels unless something compares to this one or take off. The Underseat pro and TakeOff have the most room, and the eBags smaller and heavier, making it something not as worth while for me to review.
The UNDERSETAT PRO is a no-brainer! But why didn't you test the American Tourister and the London Fog at the airport's sizer bins? 😞 It seems that the American Tourister is wider at the base. I doubt it would fit inside the Frontier Airline's sizer bin. Thank you for another great video Lauren!
The last time I was at the airport I had 19 bags with me lol. The American tourister is 18 x 14 x 8 exactly
I flew spirit with the American Tourister and had no problem.
This year flew with Frontier with the American Tourister my outbound no problem. On my return the agent at before you board said it didn’t fit in sizer. I said it fit when I tried it when I checked in. Are the sizers a different size when ready to board plane ?? She didn’t like that. I argued with her. I said I flew out and didn’t have a problem and that at check in I didn’t even have to push it down. Why when I come up to board it has to be pushed down. But it still fits. I DID NOT PAY THE $99. I said I know you get a commission of $10 for everyone you make pay. I’m not paying. She wanted me to shut up so she let me on the plane.
The London Fog. Does NOT fit Frontiers sizer no matter how you put it in. I even tried upside down. Had to pay. It’s getting returned.
@debbiewechter9718 some say the bins after security are smaller. I want to check next time I fly (Nov 2)
Last I heard, they are going thru a lawsuit about it, so I’m hoping the crazy will stop!
The Underseat Pro seems like the better option, but I’ve read in the reviews that Frontier will charge you for it just because the handle is a little taller than the rest of the bag (which is stupid). 😐 I bought the American Tourister for peace of mind because I often fly Frontier. I heard even if you over-stuff it, it always slides in, and since it fits sideways, the straps don’t stick out.
Frontier just has its own issues, they have charged people even for bags that are way smaller than the bin, but have a strap hang out :-/
What I’m hearing here is just to avoid flying Frontier. 🤣😭
I avoid Frontier, but have used them. Im good with a backpack style if it picks up more space for gear.
They have a backpack style of this bag now too, just as much space!
I just love Saturday mornings with Lauren!
I think I may have missed your original review of the UnderseatPro. I like that it is clean and sleek and perfect for personal item only budget airlines.
I think people still lean towards London Fog because of the prestige and quality their luggage and clothing once held. But every London Fog bag I’ve seen in store for the past decade has been plasticky and cheaply made. Companies are bought out or merge and the quality can change, and I think this is a prime example.
Personally, I don’t like wheels and telescoping handle because I don’t want to lug my luggage (clunk, clunk, clunk) and the handles and wheels take up so much interior space. To me, nothing in a personal item size should be so heavy you need wheels. BUT, if I were to choose from the three, I would definitely choose the Underseat Pro!
Great comparison, Lauren!
Thank you! Yes I’ve only been introduced to London Fog since starting my travel 8 years ago and I haven’t been impressed. I realize the goal isn’t to fit the most, but if someone were to do personal item only (and not a backpack) the underseat pro is the obvious choice I think :)
I don’t I own a piece of London Fog from previous decades, but I have seen a couple that my friends owned. I would guess they were at least 20 years old and both of them had leather trim, really great stitching, durable, handles, etc.
Years ago I did purchase a Hartmann cabin bag and it was the same with leather trim, etc. Hartman has basically died out but the last time I did see a piece in a department store it was also very plasticky. Samsonite purchased Hartman in 2012 and I suppose that is was then the quality dipped. I held my breath when Samsonite purchased Tumi in 2016 but Tumi seems to have retained its quality, other than the fact that they now produce a higher percentage of low end, polycarbonate luggage. I have nothing against Samsonite and even own a few pieces but after their acquisition of these two brands I did notice a sad change in quality. 😢
I’ve heard the opposite about Tumi, at least in my snobby mikes Facebook groups 😂😂 but I can’t compare, as I’ve never had one. But I did look at them in the store and was like “this is it?!” Although I feel the same about Rimowa, where they say “oh all the scratches and dents it gets means you’ve traveled with it”…
That Underseat Pro looks amazing! Would you consider reviewing the Pacsafe Citysafe CX backpack? I used it as an underseat personal item on a trip recently and loved it. I also used it daily on my trip as my daypack/purse and appreciated the anti-theft features. I’m hoping its size will be passable to use as a personal item on an international trip too. What are your thoughts on that bag?
It definitely looks cool and I’d love to review it, but not all companies are willing to send one for a review. I like that it’s a travel backpack and good day pack :)
For international airlines, some don’t allow anything more than a small purse unfortunately. Depends on the airline :)
Hello, I love your videos. I was wondering if you can do an actual video of the inside dimensions of underseat/personal items for like Spirit. I have been trying to detrermine which bag or suit case gives you the most packing room. I have tried many bags, suitcases backpack and am getting frustrated. At my age with arthritis in my back I have determined that backpacks are no longer any option for me.
The underseat pro is 7” deep, and 17.5 x 14.
Take off luggage opens evenly and is 4” deep on each side. One side is 11x18, and one side is 12x18.
Those are the two that have the most room
Just ordered the Underseat Pro Travel Backpack for an up coming trip to LV via Sun Country. I’ll update you on this personal item bag.
Yes keep us posted please! :)
Holy cow!! The London Fog is $240?? That's three times the price of the Underseat Pro!! You could have packed at least 50% more into the bags if you had used compression bags. For demonstration purposes, you should have made a packing list to show us what you could actually pack in the bags. For me the winner is the Underseat pro!
One was a regular packing cube and 2 were compression cubes. I despise compression bags because of wrinkles and due to having to compress and uncompress them everytime I move to a new hotel (every 2-3 days)
Anyway…
I had 4 xxl women’s shirts and 2 size 18 shorts and in each of the gonex compression cubes.
3 men’s underwear, 3 women’s underwear and a swimsuit for each in the tripped travel gear compression cubes
And 2 size xxl dresses, 3 3xl men’s polos and 2 pairs of men’s shorts in each of the eBags medium cubes.
I cut out what I put in the cubes so that I didn’t make a 30 minute video. The original video uncut was over 60 minutes long and I think I actually packed a crap ton considering I packed for myself and my husband in only a personal item.
I would choose the PRO, but I need space for reading material and a folder for my paperwork. Plus no room for snacks.
The front pocket is huge and can definitely hold a folder, reading material, and snacks! I can make a short and show you ;)
Most airlines you can bring a bag of food on as well with no issues.
I use the top mesh pocket to store my snacks. The compression straps do an excellent job compressing the contents of the suitcase while leaving 'pockets' of space around the edges of the bag. I can easily access my snacks just by unzipping the lid and reaching into the bag with my hand. I only take granola bars, nuts, and Graham crackers as snacks, as they don't take up much space.
Hi!! Have you ever used the Baboon to the Moon Go Bag? I’m considering buying one, but I want your expert opinion!
I havent. They don’t really interest me too much, to be honest. But we put it on the list of companies to reach out to :)
I just bought the American tourister bag for a trip to Vegas next month. Flying frontier so I am curious to see how it holds up.
Keep us posted! 💕
I would love to see how the take-off luggage compares to the bags you featured in this video.
Maybe I’ll make a short, but I have no plans to make one.
They fit the same amount of stuff, but it all comes down to the wheels (2 vs 4), the outer pockets, hard vs soft, and whether or not you want to remove the wheels.
If I made the video, it would be all of the same info I just wrote, and I wouldn’t say one is better than the other :) it’s all your choice my friend.
Were the bags a similar weight, an important consideration as fly in and out of Australia thank you
Yes, all around the same. The weight and size of each is in the description.
Hi Lauren
Thanks again for your great reviews. I did purchase the underseat pro based on your reviews. How is to roll? Does it roll easy?
Hi Johanna! It rolls nicely, but it is 2 wheeled vs spinner, so depending on what you’re used to, it could feel different :) I’m so used to spinner wheels, so I had to get used to it :)
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Yeah I too am used to spinner wheels.
@@johannarodriguez3155 spinner wheels are nifty but they do take way too much space!
I saw your video on the underseat pro backpack with laptop sleeve I put it in my cart and now it’s unavailable any news on if it was discontinued?
Im sure we just sold too many of them!
@@ItsTheKellys I wrote to them they said they are going to restock
@neshachristian-hendrickson5598 yes they will always restock
Wow!! Great video!!! Impressive purple bag!! Empty bag weight differences for the three of them by chance???
Thank you! just updated our description with the weights.
Underseat Pro: 17.5 x 14 x 8 (5 lbs 8 oz)
American Tourister: 18 x 14 x 8 (5.4 lbs)
London Fog: 15 x 13 x 8 (5.66 lbs)
It makes me sick that United guidelines are 17 X 10 X 9 so the under seat pro won't work for me, and I love it!🥲
I guess I could stick it overhead as a carry-on?
But carry ons are included. So yes, use it as a carry on and have a small backpack or purse with you :)
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Thank you!
Hi Lauren! Do you think you will use the underseat pro on a long haul flight, even if it is an addition to your carryon? I was wondering if it would be difficult to reach things in the underseat pro that you would use on a long haul flight. What do you think?
Hi Ann! I think it might be too big more most long haul flights, as most international airlines don’t allow a personal item of this size
Thanks! I just noticed that the underseat pro isn’t small enough to be a personal item for United. Bummer. I especially like how it collapses for storage while you aren’t traveling.
@@Ann-wv2ti yeah United only accepts small backpacks
Unfortunately united can barely fit a backpack 😭
The AT is 1/2 inch bigger and 4 oz lighter. It wins on paper. However, your test is best to find which works best for YOU.
And the test will vary based on what people are packing and what they prefer, yes :)
Underseat pro great little bag 👍🏻your opinion is spot on 👍🏻it would be great if you gave us the weight of bags you are reviewing 🎉
They are all in the description with the dimensions
Hmmm can't see any weight ? ❤
@@jamesfiddes9261 the first 3 lines of the description are each bag with their dimensions and their weight, and a link.
Omg I need new glasses my apologies 😂❤
That’s ok hahaha :)
New subscriber. The Underseat Pro bag is not in stock. That’s the thing about Amazon, right? Nice video, thanks😊
They are a small business and sold out over the holidays. They will be back in stock soon
What do think about wheeled backpacks? Do you have any or would like to?
I don’t have one, and they don’t really interest me. I honestly have a really bad back from years of being a hairdresser, and prefer to only roll at this point.
Would the larger airlines allow me to use the underseat pro with a 22" carry-on that goes in the overhead bin? Or would they see it as 2 overhead bags? US travel not international.
As long as it’s in the personal item size requirements, then yes!
Have you ever compared Truffle Co bags?
I haven’t even heard of them :)
My new London Fog does not fit under the seat (aisle) on Southwest. I was very unhappy.
😭 I hear southwest just changed their personal item size too
Hi. I was wondering if you prefer the underseater pro over a back pack?
It really depends. Most of my trips are a small backpack (as a personal item) with a normal size carry on. I would do an underseater like this for a personal item only type of trip, like on Spirit, where they would charge $150 for a round trip carry on bag.
Where did you buy the toiletries bag?
It comes with the underseat pro!
Can you please compare the Underseat Pro to the RedOxx Skyttain?
I won’t be comparing it to any more bags, but looking at the one you mentioned (a backpack is coming up in my search), it’s too big for a personal item on all of the airlines and 3x more expensive. I do like the clamshell opening though
I would love a review of the underseat pro and take off luggage to help me make my choice by the middle of June if you would. I use both soft and hard luggage so I’m having a problem deciding on the luggage.Thanks
Maybe I’ll make a short, but I have my content scheduled through July already. Take off isn’t even available right now, they just restocked and are sold out again.
They fit the same amount of stuff, but it all comes down to the wheels (2 vs 4), the outer pockets, hard vs soft, and whether or not you want to remove the wheels.
If I made the video, it would be all of the same info I just wrote, and I wouldn’t say one is better than the other :) it’s all your choice my friend.
I was also trying to choose between the two and made the decision to get both. I plan to use the take off for regional jets with small overhead room. Take off will be my personal item and ebags backpack will go in overhead. That way I can utilize the pockets in the backpack on those trips since take off doesn’t have any. I will use the Underseat pro on flights that only give you a free personal item allotment mainly because I want to maximize space but also really want pocket functionality on such trips.
@@kimmie_s Your strategy seems well thought out. Utilizing the Take Off as a personal item for regional jets with limited overhead room and putting the eBags backpack in the overhead compartment is a smart approach. The additional pockets in the backpack will surely prove advantageous, given the Take Off's lack of them. That’s why I prefer the Underseat Pro suitcase as my personal item. I can reach my snacks, water bottle, earphones, and even my iPad without the need to fully open the suitcase. You simply can’t do that with a hard-shell suitcase.
Your choice to use the Underseat Pro for flights that only offer a free personal item allowance is a decision I can personally relate to! I understand the need to maximize space and appreciate the pocket functionality for easy access that the Underseat Pro offers on such trips
I don't know if you are still trying to decide on a personal item, but I wanted to let you know I have received both bags now, and the winner for me is Underseat Pro. It's a great bag, and their service is top notch. It rolls so smoothly, the handle is sturdy, and all of the pockets (inside and out) push it to the top for me. I will be using it even more than I initially thought. I think it's going to end up being my favorite personal item ever.
I’m so glad to hear that!
Hi it s coming upbunqvailable for underseat pro on wheels is this perhaps just in Uk? Do you think it would fit a towel too inside please?
You could pack a microfiber travel towel in there for sure, that’s what I pack if I need one for travel. They just launched a new one this week
Any reviews on the Nomad Lane? I’d love to hear your thoughts on that personal item.
You’re the 9th person to ask me today, lol. I’ve tried reaching out several times but no luck yet. Fingers crossed.
@@ItsTheKellys oh wow! I’ve used one for over two years now and I’ve loved it. Hopefully we get to hear your take soon.
Do you find that it’s worth $300? Feel free to let me borrow yours for a video ;) haha
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TLDR Version:
It's VERY GOOD (for the right person). But, does it fit as much as the under seat pro you just reviewed? I'm not sure it does.
It’s a tough call to be honest. I’ve used it on just over sixty flights in a two year span making the price per use to be well under $5. For quality well designed luggage I feel like that’s a good price point. Of course if I continued to use it then it would get even cheaper.
At it sits now it’s in “like new condition” which is amazing. It’s been through rain, snow, hail, a hurricane and every ground you can imagine. I have wiped it down a few times just with a damp cloth and water and it’s in great condition. I’ve never once had issues with the zippers and the mesh webbing has not ripped. The two accessory pouches are meh. I used them a bit but moved back to my electronics pouch and toiletry pouch. The clear plastic on the toiletry pouch has become pretty distressed but is not yellow telling me it’s not cheap plastic. I’m sure the electronics pouch would work for most, I’m just picky.
The two big interior pockets are certainly big enough to fit a full outfit. Jeans, t-shirt, shoes and underwear was no issue. I do use the ebags packing cube and the med is an ok fit, I also have used the small trip to travel gear compression cubes and two fit VERY nicely on one side with more room to spare. Shoes get kind of tight but I can make them fit. I love the laptop and tablet sleeves and the location of them. I also love the interior water bottle/umbrella spot (it does eat into the main section of the bag). I also like like the dedicated organizational pocket, it’s functional for me. The arm strap is nice, long, and comfortable.
That being said, as I’ve eluded to…do I still use it? No. I was able to “upgrade” from my travel pro maxlite and my Nomad Lane to a Tumi Alpha Continental Carry On and the matching Tumi Alpha Brief Backpack. Because they complement each other and were designed to be used together I’ve used these pieces for over a year now and haven’t looked back. That being said I know for a fact that neither the continental or the brief backpack would qualify as a carry on and a personal item for an ULCC. I fly mostly jetBlue and American, eventually going to move to Delta for the long term.
I can say that the Nomad Lane “can” fit on an E145 under the seat, but it’s a TIGHT fit. And it’s possible an FA would say it’s a no go because it’s that tight. I personally cannot speak to it qualifying as a personal item for an ULCC. I know it fits under the following planes: A321TransCon, A321neo, A321LR, A321, A320, A220, A319 V1&V2, B737 - 800, B737 MAX, B777 - 200, B777 - 300ER, CRJ - 900, E190, and of course the aforementioned E145
I hope Nomad Lane gets to you though! I recently have come across your channel and I love the REALISTIC look you give into packing and the reviews on items has been really in depth! If you would cover shipping to you and back to me I’d be happy to send the bag to you for review. No pressure if it’s a no go, totally understand. Keep up the great work!
Thank you so much for all of this info! I reached out again to them just now, and have screenshot my multiple requests. I’m glad you got some use out of it (I’m a big cost per wear person my self) and I’m glad you have found your perfect pair now! 😍😍 if they don’t respond this week, may just take you up on that! 💕 thank you!
Those the Ebag motherload Jr fits under the seat ?
They can fit under a seat, but they are too big for most bins technically.
Do you think I could get away with underseat pro and a July light expandable or travel choice carry on for an international flight?
Most international flights don’t allow such a big personal item. You will have to check your airlines dimensions :)
@@ItsTheKellys it looks like it will be Delta. Didn’t know they had international flights. Thank you for your help.
@@meishafam9129 it could technically be Air France or KLM though if it’s international (they codeshare) so be sure to check :)
@@ItsTheKellys Will do. I noticed I will be doing a train ride from London to Paris then a flight to Rome. I will have to double check everything. I'm going on a group tour so they are only sending me so much information at a time. I will look into this more. Thank you so much for your help.
Hi .. can you review the LUG .. brand pls
I can always reach out, but there’s no guarantee that they will send anything to review :)
I’m having a hard time finding a bag that the airline approves as underseat 17x14x8 any recommendations?
Do you want a roller or duffel? Pretty much any duffel is going to be good: Monos, nomad lane bento bag, july, away, beis backpacks, etc.
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The underseat is a tiny bit too big for the two ultra low cost cies that we have here in Canada (Flair and Linx). :(
Aw, do they at least give you free carry ons?
@@ItsTheKellys unfortunately you have to pay for your carry-on. :(
Aw bummer. I was going to cross the border and look at their sizers but I was afraid crossing over with a ton of empty luggage would look suspicious! Haha
Do the measurements include the wheels?
Yes
Love the bangs! Hey, I actually have two different questions for you. 1. How would the underseat pro do with an add-on bag over the trolly handle? And 2. Do you have any experience or opinions on biaggi pieces? TIA
Hey Mary! I actually posted a picture of it with the trolley sleeve in use over one of my pieces of luggage a little while ago (on the community page) if you want to see!
And at first glance, I’m not a fan of Biaggi zip sacks. Their hard luggage intrigues me. But until i see it in person, who knows :) I have reached out several times with no response, but I’ll keep trying.
@@ItsTheKellys thank you for the quick reply. I have an undeeseat bag on wheels, an Olympian which I really like, but it has a single -tube trolley handle. I can't use any add-ons because they only work on standard dual-tube trolley handles. So, I've been looking for another one. Also, I do have a Bukier garment duffle, I think it's pretty nice! I do need to test with a wire hanger though, because I packed a little summer dress on a plastic hanger and the hanger slid out of the hanging loop.
@@terryjones5244 oh interesting. Maybe you need a safety pin or something to connect it a little better :)
I’m curious to know the price comparison on all three of these bags. You didn’t cover that.
The prices vary depending on the website, so I left links down below. Amazon sellers change their price all the time, so I didn’t want to put incorrect information in there once it was an older video.
They currently are all under $150, some under $100, but at the time of this video being filmed, the others were over $150. I believe the London fog was around $200.
Underseat Pro size: 17.5 x 14 x 8 (5 lbs 8 oz)
Link: amzn.to/45yy4Iu
American Tourister size: 18 x 14 x 8 (5.4 lbs)
Link: amzn.to/3WmvKBp
London Fog size: 15 x 13 x 8 (5.66 lbs)
Link: amzn.to/3Wrd3wo
Not rude but a funny idea. Umbrella could go inside a shoe??
Very true!
But then the shoe will not fold as flat!. No, I do agree, but often, in Europe especially, luggage is also weighed so just packing a small bag isn’t enough. You also have to pack a light bag!
My umbrella is literally packed in my shoe right now. -I would love a video on packing fails.. would have to be a reflection obvi- like when did you pack light & you needed something you didn’t have, what did you do, how did you improvise, did you buy something in the fly.. etc?
I have only had one packing fail in my time, but it wasn’t really a fail. I packed only one phone charger for my iPhone and was in the middle of Guatemala and it stopped working. Had to try to find one and it was impossible. Finally we found some crazy light up one that cooked our phones but it worked until we flew to Costa Rica lol. And once I forgot a brush.
I always stuff socks and underwear inside my shoes, an umbrella fits better around the corners of the bag.
Hmmm....must have missed this comparison!!!
I have two more coming out soon you might be interested in 😀
The only bag that will be allowed as an Air Canada personal item is the London Fog. It is smaller
Yes but air Canada allows free carry ons. When you want to fly personal item only (on an airline that charges for carry ons) this is my choice of the 3.
@binkygoomba, are you sure the London Fog fits inside Air Canada's sizer bin? According to Amazon, the London Fog measures 15.5” x 13.5” x 8”. Meanwhile, Air Canada's personal item size limit is 17” x 13” x 6”. This means that the London Fog is 2 inches wider than allowed. I've seen Air Canada's sizers at the airport, and those suckers look small!
Air Canada’s bin is extremely small. My Monos duffel, which is soft, barely even fit in there. There is no way the London fog can fit in there
Any issues with the pro at the airport?
I haven’t flown with it yet, it all depends on what airline you’re using it for :)
@@ItsTheKellys Frontier and I'm scared.
@@Raiders-wm5kb they are the devil
@@ItsTheKellys what do you currently use?
I have about 15 personal items that I go between. I only fly internationally, so I don’t get to use these types of underseaters often, because I have to use a backpack on those trips because of stingy international airlines.
I love this bag for the idea of traveling personal item only, but frontier is absolutely insane. Literally if you even have a strap hanging out of the bin, even if your bag is ridiculously small, they will still make you pay. So anything with that airline is a risk unfortunately. It’s not about the bag being too big, it’s about them wanting to make money, unfortunately.
Any under seat bag under 18 x14 x 8 should be good, but it just depends on what kind of mood they are in that day.
I have a london fog underseater. Looks small but can pack a lot in it. I have the brown plaid london fog brentwood underseater. I flew Southwest with it, and it fit perfectly fine under the seat going to my destination, but coming home, it didn't fit under the window seat seat nor the aisle seat. Had to sit in the middle because it would only fit under the middle seat. It was a full flight, and I already had my carry on up in the overhead bin. So I guess it depends on the plane type. But I was able to fit a pair of shoes, 2 medium compression packing cubes, my tablet, my liquids pouch, and my crossbody purse. Along with my snacks. So I think compression packing cubes would work better with the london fog.
I’m glad it worked well for you :) two of the cubes featured are compression cubes, and if I did a large compression instead of the regular cube, it would have been too hard, the regular cube made it squishier :)
The Unserseat Pro is out of stock currently 😢
I’m sure it will be back soon!
London fog measures smaller than the other two of course it won't pack as much.
They’re both best selling underseat bags, and it was requested. London fog fitting less is part of the VS. comparison. Thanks for watching!
I have same American Tourister. I'm going to replace. It won't stand up. It falls over on people around ne in lines @ airport. Embarrassing
With two wheels, it’s important to have a good stand next to them! Or get a Spinner
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Flying on Play Airlines, the London Fog is the only one that would fly free as a personal item.
Is this two weeks worth of clothes lol?
It can be 😂