carry-on backpack?

[BeckyScott]

I just wanted to double-check because I'm confused easily.

Is a standard-size backpack small enough to be used as a carry-on on the plane? Not some big lunky real hiker backpack, but one like the kids use at school?

I thought surely they would be small enough, but since I've started shopping for luggage, the bags that are marked as carry-ons look smaller than a backpack.

If backpacks are too big, I gotta know so I can find something else to use!

 

[hercamore]

Standard size is fine. I've take one on my last 3 trips. Easier on the back than a tote bag. I muse my DD's from H.S.

herc.

 

[ZoZo]

Go on your airline's web site. It will list the dimensions for carry-on luggage, and you can be sure that yours will work.

 

[jenn-n-okla]

Standard backpacks work just fine. The ones from L.L. Bean are great as they have lots of pockets and can be monogramed.

 

[t_catt11]

Any time we take any sort of family vacation that requires flying, we carry on a regular school-sized backpack... never had an issue.

 

[BeckyScott]

Cool, thank you!

We didn't actually own any "real" luggage (how embarrassing) and I've already picked up two suitcases, but I didn't want to buy carry-ons unless I needed to. I figured the kids could just use their backpacks from school, and we have a spare so that will take care of us fine.

 

[Swmhc]

Yep. I invested in a cheap $10 back pack that I use as my carry on and take it to the parks every day Works well since I always get handed things to carry throughout the day...sunglasses, water bottles, camera, tripod, sunscreen, misc meds, bandages, etc....