The best underseat luggage is lightweight, easy to store in tight spaces and can be used as a personal item. After months of real-world testing, here are our top picks.

At its most basic, a personal-item bag is a carry-on bag that you can stuff under the seat in front of you while on a flight—which is why it’s sometimes called underseat luggage.

Frequent travelers share their picks for personal-item carry-on bags, including backpacks and totes from Patagonia, MZ Wallace, Longchamp, Dagne Dover, L.L.Bean, Lo & Sons, and Baggu.

Here’s how to maximize your carry-on space while flying with a carry-on and personal item. Plus, the best daypacks, duffels, and camera bags that will pass for your personal item on a plane flight.

If you’re flying in 2025 and trying to avoid paying extra for a carry-on or checked bag, your personal item is no longer just a place to stash snacks and a phone charger: it’s your MVP ...

Ryanair is changing its rules on the size of carry-on luggage. Here's our guide to help travellers avoid unexpected charges.