So this is the third of three videos on personal item bags for national and international airlines. As always, check with your carrier to make sure the bags comply with them. These days you never know!
I love your reviews! I just got back from my 2 week trip to EU and UK. I only flew to get there and get back, I used trains to travel around. I used your tote bag insert idea for the seat back organizer and I must say that worked marvelous! Thank you for sharing all your tricks and tips!
Hi @craigo2142 The weight was 12.5 for the Manhattan bag ( I know this since I used it packed that way for Easy Jet. I didn't weigh the Metz bag, but it is a lighter bag, so I would assume it would be lighter with the same pack. The Manhattan bag went through Easy Jet with no problem.
Hi @pamelagoodson9034 Yes I did and the material they are made out of has not a lot of give so the Metz bag only grew about 1/4 of an inch and the Manhattan bag (it's not called that anymore for some reason) didn't increase at all! Btw, I ended up keeping that bag, since it could hold a computer and I took it Delta and EasyJet and with no problems.
@@PerriesPassport OH,I'm flying Delta and I may want to take a European flight, so hoping that I pick the right one to get to Sicily and the Cabinmax will fit. I've been looking at the various airlines and requirements but I think I will have to do more on the ground research once I get to Italy. Learning all the routes around Italy is another task I can't face right now esp. since it's a big IF.
@@PerriesPassport OH, I'm flying Delta but am considering a possible flight within Europe (from Naples to Sicily, perhaps) so I would have to research when I get there. But Easy Jet is one of the biggest ones around...so this info is great!
@@JD-zt3nr All I can tell you is that the material of the Manhattan bag didn't bludge. It did with the Metz bag. And I have already used my Manhattan bag on EasyJet with no problem and this video was not sponsored by Cabin Max. I bought those bags. But if you don't believe me, read the reviews on Amazon.
Hey, I did buy the MyGreen from your previous video and it is great..but it's a bit heavier than the Lovevook. However, this Cabinemax Manhattan (2nd one) is really appealing the way it packs, opening up like a suitcase and also because it is 1 lb lighter than the MyGreen. I love the My Green's adjustable handles that can go over the shoulder as well as the cross over and it would do fine but it feels sort of heavy to me. Also, the two side pockets are pretty "stiff" even with elastic expanders. It fits a Tote travel umbrella but looks difficult for some water bottles. So I'm going to buy the Cabinmax for my final comparison! (The Lovevook I will be eliminating because of the small handles and no cross body alternative.) I'm 73, 107 lbs with some walking issues and have rollerboard that weighs 6.5 lbs which is "light." But it's still heavy to me! So every pound counts. I did get a good sleep sheet that weighs 1.25 lbs...I always use a sleep sheet...It's from Walmart by Jitty. Washes and dries beautifully. At my age I may have more items to prop me up (LOL) than clothes! I'm also making a final decision in a few days on a vest because that will help with some of the comfort items that won't have to go into the personal item bag! Coming down to the wire!
Hi @secretariatgirl4249 I ended up going with the Manhattan bag, too, but I also kept the Mygreen bag, the My Green bag holds a lot but I like the Manhattan bag for packing clothes better and since I tend to use a lot of those discount airlines in Europe and I need to actually pack clothing into them.
@@PerriesPassport I may do the same, because the MyGreen will be great for domestic land travel. And I like that the Cabinmax is nice and neat and will be very good for a short trip to visit the relatives in Campobasso from my base in Salerno...and possibly for an air flight within the EU. I do have a question...electronics flying out of Rome to the US! I know TSA is anything that is larger than a cell phone should be taken out (I do have TSA, but who knows) but FCO...I mean...does it mean my luggage scale? My immersion heater? My jump drive? My little food scale? The plug adapters? In other words, the stuff that is not computer related or a power bank? CLEAR AS MUD!! LOL
Unfortunately, neither of these bags complies with Westjet requirements, and that is what i'm flying this fall. Also, it looks like the bags would be out of size compliance after they're packed. Did you measure after packing?
Hi @cynthiaprewitt301 Not only did I measure them after packing, I kept the Manhattan bag and used it on EasyJet with no problems. Westjet allows a personal item bag of 16X13X6, so the bags that I showed in this video: ua-cam.com/video/JIRPkxnXI6E/v-deo.html would work for you!
I also wish you’d shown the measurements after the bags were packed. It’s difficult to believe that first bag remained at 8” depth when it was fully packed out. This is something that I’m keenly aware of because we have a flight with Turkish Air next month and their carryon limit is 21.5”H x 16” W x 9” D. I practice packed my stuff in a 18” x 13”x 8.5” backpack and it easily bulged out to just over 10” deep. I had to switch to a slightly bigger backpack so everything could be distributed more evenly to stay within the parameters.
The first bag was actually only a 1/4 of an inch bigger then unpacked and that was because I did stuff the front pocket. The fabric didn't have much give. The Manhattan bag didn't budge a bit and I can tell you in real life, that the bag went through Easy Jet no problem. I encourage you to read the reviews on Amazon amzn.to/3LVtIno
So this is the third of three videos on personal item bags for national and international airlines. As always, check with your carrier to make sure the bags comply with them. These days you never know!
I love your reviews! I just got back from my 2 week trip to EU and UK. I only flew to get there and get back, I used trains to travel around. I used your tote bag insert idea for the seat back organizer and I must say that worked marvelous! Thank you for sharing all your tricks and tips!
HI @peggywoods4327 I'm so happy that my videos were useful to you! Thank you so much for watching!
Love your videos!
Hi @noellowery6542 Thank you so much!! Comment like that make me smile!
Hi Perrie! I love this. I'm doing personal item only for 3 days in September and 5 days next January
Hi @paisleyhunter And you'll be going on it looking great! I'm so excited for you!
@@PerriesPassport eeeekkk!! Me too!
Ty so much!
Hi @marybrady6934 and thank you for watching!!
I wished you would have measured after packed because it sure didn't look like it was personal size compliant. And, what about weight?
Hi @craigo2142 The weight was 12.5 for the Manhattan bag ( I know this since I used it packed that way for Easy Jet. I didn't weigh the Metz bag, but it is a lighter bag, so I would assume it would be lighter with the same pack. The Manhattan bag went through Easy Jet with no problem.
Did you measure after you packed? The bags looked so full that I wondered if they exceeded limits. Thanks so much for all your videos.
Hi @pamelagoodson9034 Yes I did and the material they are made out of has not a lot of give so the Metz bag only grew about 1/4 of an inch and the Manhattan bag (it's not called that anymore for some reason) didn't increase at all! Btw, I ended up keeping that bag, since it could hold a computer and I took it Delta and EasyJet and with no problems.
@@PerriesPassport OH,I'm flying Delta and I may want to take a European flight, so hoping that I pick the right one to get to Sicily and the Cabinmax will fit. I've been looking at the various airlines and requirements but I think I will have to do more on the ground research once I get to Italy. Learning all the routes around Italy is another task I can't face right now esp. since it's a big IF.
@@PerriesPassport OH, I'm flying Delta but am considering a possible flight within Europe (from Naples to Sicily, perhaps) so I would have to research when I get there. But Easy Jet is one of the biggest ones around...so this info is great!
@@PerriesPassport impossible! It bulges way out! I'm sorry, but you can't change the laws of physics.
@@JD-zt3nr All I can tell you is that the material of the Manhattan bag didn't bludge. It did with the Metz bag. And I have already used my Manhattan bag on EasyJet with no problem and this video was not sponsored by Cabin Max. I bought those bags. But if you don't believe me, read the reviews on Amazon.
Hey, I did buy the MyGreen from your previous video and it is great..but it's a bit heavier than the Lovevook. However, this Cabinemax Manhattan (2nd one) is really appealing the way it packs, opening up like a suitcase and also because it is 1 lb lighter than the MyGreen. I love the My Green's adjustable handles that can go over the shoulder as well as the cross over and it would do fine but it feels sort of heavy to me. Also, the two side pockets are pretty "stiff" even with elastic expanders. It fits a Tote travel umbrella but looks difficult for some water bottles. So I'm going to buy the Cabinmax for my final comparison! (The Lovevook I will be eliminating because of the small handles and no cross body alternative.) I'm 73, 107 lbs with some walking issues and have rollerboard that weighs 6.5 lbs which is "light." But it's still heavy to me! So every pound counts. I did get a good sleep sheet that weighs 1.25 lbs...I always use a sleep sheet...It's from Walmart by Jitty. Washes and dries beautifully. At my age I may have more items to prop me up (LOL) than clothes! I'm also making a final decision in a few days on a vest because that will help with some of the comfort items that won't have to go into the personal item bag! Coming down to the wire!
Hi @secretariatgirl4249 I ended up going with the Manhattan bag, too, but I also kept the Mygreen bag, the My Green bag holds a lot but I like the Manhattan bag for packing clothes better and since I tend to use a lot of those discount airlines in Europe and I need to actually pack clothing into them.
@@PerriesPassport I may do the same, because the MyGreen will be great for domestic land travel. And I like that the Cabinmax is nice and neat and will be very good for a short trip to visit the relatives in Campobasso from my base in Salerno...and possibly for an air flight within the EU. I do have a question...electronics flying out of Rome to the US! I know TSA is anything that is larger than a cell phone should be taken out (I do have TSA, but who knows) but FCO...I mean...does it mean my luggage scale? My immersion heater? My jump drive? My little food scale? The plug adapters? In other words, the stuff that is not computer related or a power bank? CLEAR AS MUD!! LOL
@@secretariatgirl4249 When we flew out of Rome, it was pretty much the same as our TSA. None of that other stuff needed to come out.
@@PerriesPassport Nice to know,....just about 2 months before I go!
@@PerriesPassport Just talked to TSA Cares and asked about the size of "larger than a phone"...was told that means anything bigger than 4" X 6"!
Unfortunately, neither of these bags complies with Westjet requirements, and that is what i'm flying this fall. Also, it looks like the bags would be out of size compliance after they're packed. Did you measure after packing?
Hi @cynthiaprewitt301 Not only did I measure them after packing, I kept the Manhattan bag and used it on EasyJet with no problems. Westjet allows a personal item bag of 16X13X6, so the bags that I showed in this video: ua-cam.com/video/JIRPkxnXI6E/v-deo.html would work for you!
I also wish you’d shown the measurements after the bags were packed. It’s difficult to believe that first bag remained at 8” depth when it was fully packed out.
This is something that I’m keenly aware of because we have a flight with Turkish Air next month and their carryon limit is 21.5”H x 16” W x 9” D. I practice packed my stuff in a 18” x 13”x 8.5” backpack and it easily bulged out to just over 10” deep. I had to switch to a slightly bigger backpack so everything could be distributed more evenly to stay within the parameters.
The first bag was actually only a 1/4 of an inch bigger then unpacked and that was because I did stuff the front pocket. The fabric didn't have much give. The Manhattan bag didn't budge a bit and I can tell you in real life, that the bag went through Easy Jet no problem. I encourage you to read the reviews on Amazon amzn.to/3LVtIno