A £12 Ryanair cabin bag can hold five skirts, five tops, a denim jacket, shoes, socks, underwear, pyjamas, a handbag, toiletries, makeup, a hairdryer, and a camera, with room to spare.
Nicola Roy, a multimedia content creator, bought the Narwey Ryanair Cabin Bag from Amazon three years ago and has used it on every holiday and night away since. She recently took it on a four-day trip to Stockholm with Norwegian Air, whose hand luggage restrictions match Ryanair's 30 x 40 x 20cm.
Packing for a Four-Day Trip
Roy managed to fit all the items listed above, even having a little space left over. She notes the bag expands as you fill it, despite looking tiny initially. Even when returning home, packing everything up is easy.
The bag's sturdy double zipper and side pocket are handy for storing passports and other essentials. Roy recommends stretching the bottom by placing toiletry and makeup bags on either side to create a solid base, which also works with shoes or sturdy clothing.
Limitations and Alternatives
The longest Roy has used the bag for is about six days, which she considers the limit for clothes. It may be unsuitable for longer winter trips due to bulkier clothing. The handles can be tough on hands, and a longer padded strap would be beneficial.
The bag is currently on sale for £11.99 on Amazon. Alternatives include the Cabin Max underseat bag from ASOS at £16.95, or the higher-end Rains Small Hilo Weekend Bag at £69, which also fits Ryanair and easyJet restrictions.
