Ryanair cabin bag is less than £20 and reviewers praise its surprising amount of space

A £16.99 cabin backpack is proving popular with travellers, with more than 1,000 bought in the past month and reviewers praising its quality, storage and surprisingly roomy design. The Ryanair cabin bag has been reduced from £26.99 in a limited-time deal, giving shoppers a 37 per cent saving.

At 40 x 30 x 20cm and with a stated 24-litre capacity, the travel backpack is designed around Ryanair's current free small cabin bag dimensions and can be placed under the seat.

The listing also says it is suitable for a range of other airlines, including Wizz Air, EasyJet, Lufthansa, Vueling, Air France, Norwegian and KLM, although passengers should always check the baggage allowance attached to their individual booking.

One reviewer who compared several options before buying the £16.99 cabin backpack said they were amazed by how much quality they felt they were getting for the price. They described it as well made and durable, with plenty of pockets and more room than expected for clothes, chargers and other essentials.

The same customer said the Ryanair-sized backpack fitted into the aircraft's overhead bin and also slotted underneath the seat in the footwell easily. They concluded that it was a “brilliant purchase” with no complaints.

The compact dimensions don't necessarily mean you have to travel light. The 24-litre cabin bag has a large zipped main compartment with compression straps, a separate padded laptop compartment, front organiser sections and a side mesh pocket for a bottle or umbrella.

There's also a dedicated wet pocket made from high-density waterproof material, which could be useful for toiletries, damp swimwear or other items you want to keep separate from clothing. The laptop section is designed for 13 and 14-inch devices, while a rear zipped pocket provides a more discreet place for valuables.

Another reviewer was equally enthusiastic about the travel rucksack, saying it has so many compartments that they actually forgot where they had put things. They praised its comfortable size for walking through airports and said it fitted into overhead compartments easily.

That reviewer had only used it once, so they could not yet comment extensively on long-term durability, but said the cabin backpack felt sturdy and gave them confidence that it would hold up. They also described it as smart-looking, spacious and excellent value.

For modern travellers, the Ryanair cabin bag has a few useful extras beyond basic storage. A USB charging port is built into the bag, allowing a compatible power bank to be connected internally, while a hidden anti-theft rear pocket provides another place for passports, phones or wallets.

There's also a trolley sleeve on the back, so the underseat backpack can slide over the handle of a suitcase rather than being carried entirely on your shoulders. Adjustable shoulder straps, breathable mesh padding and a chest buckle are designed to make carrying it more comfortable.

The bag is made from lightweight, water-resistant polyester and has waterproof zips, although water resistance should not be interpreted as making the contents completely waterproof. The 24-litre capacity is advertised as being suitable for around three to four days of travel, but how much you can pack will depend on clothing size, footwear and how efficiently you pack.

It is worth checking the selected version before buying the £16.99 deal, as the offer applies specifically to the black 40 x 30 x 20cm model. Pink, grey and blue versions are also available, alongside other sizes, but prices can vary between options.

The Ryanair backpack at £16.99 is therefore aimed squarely at travellers looking for a compact bag that can do more than simply meet an airline's dimensions. With laptop storage, a wet pocket, multiple organisers, a luggage sleeve and USB charging capability, it could work particularly well for short breaks where every centimetre of packing space matters.

For the current price, the combination of airline-friendly dimensions and the positive feedback on its storage makes the £16.99 cabin bag an interesting option, particularly with more than 1,000 purchased in the past month. The deal is limited time, so the price may change.