ARE you dreaming of jetting away on holiday but don’t want to pay expensive luggage fees?
Home Bargains has brought out a bargain £5.99 cabin bag that will fit under your seat.
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Home Bargain’s Bordlite Under Seat Cabin Bag measures 40 x 20 x 25cm, which is specifically designed to fit Ryanair’s free underseat cabin bag allowance.
It also fits with easyJet’s allowance, with under seat bags having to measure 45 x 36 x 20 cm or less, including handles and wheels.
This means you’re guaranteed to avoid those pesky baggage fees and don’t have to even pay for overhead cabin storage.
The handy bag has lots of clever storage solutions to help you pack as much in as you can for your trip away.
This includes two side compartments and two mesh pockets to keep your belongings organised.
In total there is a 20l capacity so you can max out on your free luggage allowance.
And perfect for breaks away, there are handy carry handles with velcro grips.
The Home Bargains website states: “Meet the Bordlite Under Seat Cabin Bag – your ultimate travel buddy for weekend getaways and short trips!
“With a durable, shower-proof design and plenty of pockets for easy organisation, it’s the perfect companion for your adventures.”
They added that the cabin approved bag is perfect for weekend getaways, city breaks and short business trips.
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The listing continued: “Perfect to fit under seat during flight when room in overhead is becoming more precious.
“Durable woven 600D shower proof polyester outer means it is built to last these long journeys.”
You can pick up the bag in two colours, dark grey or light grey, and the polyester bag is also available from B&M for £6.
It’s not the only under seat cabin bag that has been causing a stir.
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Amazon shoppers are also raving about a budget bag that’s tailor-made for Ryanair’s underseat size rules – and it’s now under £10 for Prime members.
The bag has been well-received by customers, with over 14,000 reviews on Amazon and an average rating of 4.3 out of 5.
Head to our holiday tips, tricks and hacks page for more ways to save cash on your travels.
Holiday packing tips
Jemma Solomon, aka The Label Lady has got 5 packing tips to help you get organised for your next holiday.
1. Write a list
Think about all the essentials you need to take with you; suncream, medicine, a few games for the kids, beach towels, and write everything in one list, which you can tick off as you add it to your suitcase.
Or for complete ease, try Google’s AI app – Gemini – which will create a list for you and help you not over pack.
2. Involve your kids
Jemma said: “My girls are getting older, they’re 11 and nine, and they enjoy helping to pack. So I send them a list, and say ‘this is what you need’ and they follow the list.
“And then I give them a rucksack each – and say to them ‘you can have whatever you want in there as long as it’s not liquid’, and they can take that on the plane. And that’s their ‘home away from home’ items.”
3. Try a hack or two
She said: “I think they all work, but for different reasons – and you’ve just got to pick the right one for your trip.
“Rolling your clothes is really good to stop your clothes from getting creases. And if you’re trying to get a lot of items into your case, it’s a space saver.
“Packing cubes are great – for example, I’m going on holiday with my three kids and we’re all using the same suitcase for our clothes.
“These handy compartments let you separate your clothes, toiletries and tech into designated cubes, maximising luggage space by keeping your items compressed and neatly stacked.
“I love taking them abroad with the family and it means my kids can easily take charge of their own items once we’ve arrived.”
4. Decant beauty products
Do you really need to take full-size bottles of shampoo and conditioner with you? The beauty industry has evolved so much, you can now buy shampoo bars or sheets – which are much lighter and smaller.
Or, if you’ll be popping to the shops when you’re abroad, consider buying some items when you arrive.
5. Get organised before you come home
Jemma said: “When you repack on holiday [before coming home], the trick is to separate clean from dirty clothes.
“Also pack it in some form of order – so lights, darks, colours for items that need washing, or if you wash your clothes by person in the household, piles for each person.
“Then you can put it straight into the washing machine. Do it straight away, don’t leave it.”
