Ryanair Cabin Baggage - Go Explore Medium Trolley Case from Argos

Selbeep

Hi there,

I purchased the above suitcase in Argos and am just wondering if anyone has the same one which they have successfully used on a Ryanair flight. It is the exact measurements that Ryanair allow for cabin baggage but I'm still a bit afraid to chance it as it's the maximum size allowable.

Here is a link to the suitcase:-

http://www.argos.ie/static/Product/partNumber/9011241/Trail/searchtext>GO+EXPLORE+LUGGAGE.htm

I'd be really grateful for any comments.

Thanks a lot.

Selbeep.

Chucken

From Ryanairs site re baggage...... It should weigh no more than 10kg and not exceed the maximum dimensions of 55cm x 40cm x 20cm.

You're 1cm over on the height

It should be grand but watch the weight. Your case is nearly 3 kilos so that just leaves you 7kilos you can actually pack into it.

ProudDUB

Don't over pack it. The current dimensions of it are when it is empty. If you pack it so full that the front to back part of it is bulging, you'll be over the front to back size limit. You won't be over it by much, but hey, it's Ryanair ! :rolleyes:

amdublin

Yes if you overpack it and have to "manipulate" it into the measurer thingy they'll charge you.

amdublin

Personally I think these type of bags are your best option for Ryanair. Fit more than the case and more squashable

But don't overpack!

http://www.debenhams.ie/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/prod_10052_10001_36536+T41471_-1

**Timbuk2**

I use this one and it's great http://www.amazon.co.uk/Cabin-Max-Backpack-Approved-55x40x20/dp/B002Q5APX4

Won't win any beauty awards though, but you can fit a surprising amount in it - there's adjustment straps to tighten it down after you pack - fits easily into the measuring cages if you don't overpack it! It's very light when empty, so you have about 9.3kg of room to actually pack (in reality, if packing only clothes etc., you'll probably fill the bag space-wise before you reach 10kg).

cee_jay

+1 for the Cabin Max. I find this bag brilliant. It's lightweight so allows you to pack more.
I overpacked it once coming back from Alicante and was asked to put it in the cage. I tightened the straps and flattened it by sitting on it and got through with it no problems.

hdowney

I'm looking at the smaller of the two of these for cabin baggage on ryanair:

http://www.argos.ie/static/Product/partNumber/2862332/c_1/1%7Ccategory_root%7CSports%2Band%2Bleisure%7C14419152/Trail/searchtext%3ESUITCASE.htm

I won't be over filling it, infact on the way out I think there will not be too much in it at all. The main reason I'd be taking it (as opposed to some over the shoulder bag - which my travelling companion will have) is because I am going to Venice and want to bring glass items back. (I presume I can put glass items in my carryon?) I don't want to put them in hold baggage as the last few times I have flown my suitcase has come up on the belt looking far worse for wear than when it was sent down, and I would be well pissed to spend out money on the glass then have them sling it around the place and it get broken

ProudDUB

Don't see why you wouldn't be able to put glass in your carry on. Keep an eye on your 10kg weight allowance though. Glass can be pretty heavy.

hdowney

ProudDUB wrote: »

Don't see why you wouldn't be able to put glass in your carry on. Keep an eye on your 10kg weight allowance though. Glass can be pretty heavy.

Yea apart from like my iPod and a magazine or book I was mainly thinking the glass, which they will have wrapped and then perhaps a towel or t-shirt or two for extra wrapping and that's about it. I don't take that much carryon (and I has to take a suitcase in the hold cos I canni pack for shít, proper woman pack the kitchen sink type!!!!) normally anyway

ProudDUB

Why not go into the likes of Easons or a post office and get a roll of bubble wrap? It's great for wrapping fragile stuff. As its only air, it will weigh less than a couple of towels. It protects things better as the air bubbles give it has more shock absorbency than a towel.

hdowney

ProudDUB wrote: »

Why not go into the likes of Easons or a post office and get a roll of bubble wrap? It's great for wrapping fragile stuff. As its only air, it will weigh less than a couple of towels. It protects things better as the air bubbles give it has more shock absorbency than a towel.

That is not a bad idea, I didn't think of that. Thanks