Carry-On Luggage help-I can't decide

[bekkiz]

I have been fighting with my carry-ons for some time now. I just can't figure out what works best, and I keep buying things that aren't right.

I think I have narrowed down my new attempt to these two:

http://www.ebags.com/eagle_creek/point_a_co_pilot/product_detail/index.cfm?modelid=41833
or
I can't figure out how to post this one's picture
http://www.eddiebauer.com/eb/produc...4|214&lview=&cm_cg=C214&tid=&c=&sc=&lp=v1i010


I think a small duffel is what I'm looking for. We travel A LOT, and this particular carry-on will mostly be for longer trips where we check bags. Neither is large enough for a long weekend. So, it needs to hold a rather large toiletry bag, books/magazines, snacks...that sort of thing. I could also carry a small/medium purse to hold the MP3 player, while the carry on goes overhead. We'll be travelling to Ireland April 8th, so I'd like to decide soon

I'm also open to other suggestions. Do you have one you love? What about one for a 3-4 day trip?

 

[malibuconlee]

I have a pretty big backpack that I LOVE for my carry-on bag. I always check bags as well, but can fit a set of clothing, books, meds, my small jewelry travel case, etc into it.

It has outside pockets that I can put a bottle of water into as well as my boarding passes.

I found this works best for those long trecks across the airport to catch a connecting flight. I bought it when we lived in SD and had to take a small plane into Minneapolis to connect to anywhere. Lots of times it was a 35 minute layover to get to the other side of the airport. Worked well for throwing it on my back and taking off.

I find that the single straps hurt my neck and were akward when trying to hurry along.

I'll see if I can find a pic of one similiar to mine. It's a NIKE one.

 

[RC Fan]

Hello!

I recently purchased a Delsey Helium Limited 300 Personal Bag off E-bags.com because I wanted a less bulky carry-on. It was well rated on E-bags and is still on sale. It seems to be just the right size and appears to be well-made.

 

[Brianne]

I don't know much about carry-on bags, but I definitely like the price of the Eddie Bauer one a heck of a lot more than the first one!

 

[Pugdog007]

LOVE my Jansport backpack with wheels for my carry on! May want to consider it.

I like the Eddie Bauer one.