RYANAIR and easyJet are known for being ruthless with their luggage allowance – but could Primark’s viral underseat bag be the answer?
TikTok user Pia Blossom decided to put it to the test and see how much the popular tiny bag can hold – while being within the regulations.
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Primark’s underseat bag has racked up a legion of fans, and measures 40x20x25cm, when its wheels are removed, meaning it’s fully compliant with Ryanair’s underseat baggage dimensions (40x20x25cm)
It’s also ideal for EasyJet customers, with their under-seat cabin bag’s maximum dimensions being 45x36x20cm, including handles and wheels.
The airline claims this size allows you to “bring all the essentials for a short trip” – but Pia decided to see if this was true for her.
Heading to Primark she shared: “This whole suitcase apparently fits as your small cabin bag — as in your underseat bag, the free bag in a plane.
“I am a chronic overpacker that refuses to pay for luggage, so this is ideal.
“Shall we see how much we can fit in it?
Getting to work, Pia managed to add a “couple of dresses, a couple of jackets, cardigan, underwear, spare bra and [two pairs of] summery shoes.”
On her @piablossom_x account, she continued: “I’m gonna see what happens. Jackets in. I’m just scrunching.
“I almost forgot pyjamas, but we got them in there, too.
“This is closing much easier than I thought it would, which feels like a challenge to put more in.
“I am so impressed with that.”
TikTok viewers were impressed with the bag capacity, and her video has racked up over 34,000 likes.
One said: “I actually bought this recently and it fit a ton of clothes.”
Another added: “if you learn to fold/roll your clothes like the (Ranger Roll) you will get your entire wardrobe of tops in there.”
A third commented: “i managed to fit 6 days worth of clothes in mine.”
Removable wheels
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Primark bag’s wheels are “easy click”, so they can be detached in seconds on the plane if you need.
The hardshell suitcase even includes a handy bag for storing the wheels during the flight.
Inside the suitcase there are a number of different zipped compartments to make packing easier.
The bags also won’t break the bank, costing just £25 each and saving you having to pay for any luggage on the flight.
For easy transportation to and from the airport, the suitcase has four swivel wheels to make it glide effortlessly no matter the weather or road conditions.
If you are not able to get to a Primark, Sun Travel created a guide to their favourite cabin bags, ranging from budget bargains to stylish statement pieces, all of which will make your trip worry-free.
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.”
