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I am planning to travel to Sydney, Australia sometime in June 2017 and I plan to travel carry on only with a personal item. I'm flying with United airlines and their maximum dimensions are 17 inches H, 10 inches L, and 9 inches W.

I have been looking and looking to find the right bag and I can never find the right one. Either one of the dimensions are too big or their too small. It also comes down to either going with a backpack or a tote bag and to also find one cheaply, possibly no more than $50. Are there any suggestions or advice about this situation and those who have been here, any thoughts?

Ashley
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I personally prefer a backpack because I can sort things into different compartments and everything zips up. There's also a handy exterior pocket or two for a water bottle. If you get a smaller size, college student- or commuter-sized backpack, and don't pack it full, United's not going to care if you're off an inch in the measurements.

If I were going to use a tote bag on a trip, I would get one that has a zipper on the main compartment. Otherwise, it's too easy for someone to dip their hand in and snatch something.

mkennedy
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