What is your favorite under-seat 'carry-on'?

I normally have been using a soft Coach weekender tote which is a nice enough size to take my iPad, extra chargers, extra insulin etc. I'm heading to a wedding in April & want to again take my 35mm camera as I will be taking after wedding photos for them. Thinking it's time to look at something a bit more durable for this.

I am looking for something along the lines of a a scaled down 'under-seat' carry on to keep it as compact as possible. I know I read an article or links on smaller size ones for under-seat designed to use on Spirit etc. but no idea where I spotted it.

So looking for your suggestions. Thanks!

 

I check, so my carry-on is a backpack or shoulder case -- my portable office. It goes in the overhead. The seat well is for my legs.

 

I can't imagine lessening the 3 square inches they give me for my feet. I take a roll-on for the overhead...all that stuff and clothes for a week fit in it for me.

 

backpack

 

This is very similar to what I use but not exact. The top compartment has extra padding and an
inside space to stash my iPad. There are a tons of little compartments and spaces inside and it squeezes under nicely.

 

Mine is similar to the one BarelyHangingOn has pictured above.
Mossy Oak brand from a little store in the neighboring town called Wal-mart.

But mine is camouflage, so I have no the idea where the heck it is right now!

RICHARD

 

Well I'm 4'11", so the footwell space is not QUITE as necessary for me as it is for you guys lol!!!! I definitely need something either structurally more 'hard' (really not that keen on a hard sided case) - the extra padding in the backpack pic sounds a bit appealing.

 

This is my backpack I usually carry on the plane.

 

My favorite is nothing.

 

We check bags and between the 2 of us take one backpack for snacks, electronics, his blanket (hubby gets cold on the plane a lot) and I have my handbag. Occasionally I'll bring my camera bag too but not usually to Vegas.

 

Jeez, I have books, iPhone, recharger, my ball caps, ear buds, a sandwich, water, a print out of my itinerary and show tickets. Probably more if I think about it.

It's all stashed in an old gym type bag that I got for free somewhere.

 

I found a great old lady purse a few years back. It's black faux leather and is jut big enough to fit everything i need. I usually take a book, my tablet, camera and snax. We do a carry on each and then my purse. You should see the sucker when I go home with souvenirs...LOL

 

I usually fly with something like this. I keep my notebook or tablet in it, plus magazines and my other stuff (neck pillow, mp3 player, etc.).

Before liftoff I will keep the backpack under the seat in front of me but after the plane takes off I will put my backpack behind my legs so I can stretch my legs into the seat well. Plus it is easier for me to get my stuff, I can just reach down instead of bending over to get it under the seat in front of me.

 

Thanks for the tip about relocating the carry-on from under the seat to behind your legs. I had never thought of this and will give it a try in April.

 

Sometimes during landing I will just put my jacket over my backpack and leave it under my legs so the FA doesn't see. Guess it would be a problem if we had an emergency landing. It is also easy after we land to grab it and lift it up to leave.

 

This looks like what I carry on the plane except mine has a small zippered pocket on the front that I keep my player cards in. It easily hold two ipads and all my wife's jewelry for the different days. I only use it for trips that involve air travel and after 5 years it still looks brand new. I like that the carry handle is made of heavy duty cable and it is well padded for Ipad protection.
Mark

 

I sprung for Briggs & Riley luggage a while back and love it. This is the rolling computer bag I've got (albeit an earlier version). It fits nicely under the seat of 90+% of the planes I've ever been on. http://www.briggs-riley.com/shop/feature/laptop-friendly/atwork-medium-expandable-rolling-brief-kr250x-4

 

Looks like a very close match to mine, got it from Costco, and there is a mesh strapping band so it will slide right over my rolling luggage handles.

 

This arrived at my doorstep a few years back. No idea why (a promotion I didn't know about? gift from a host? no clue) But it has become my go to carry on.

 

I like that Wynn bag.