Rick Steves by Kiva Designs Avanti Flight Bag

Bought this bag for upcoming trip to Mexico. I couldn't be happier with this purchase. It isn't too big or too small. I can fit a change of clothes and other carry-on needs without worrying if it can handle the load. I now have 6 Rick Steves bags, including rolling suitcases and the backpack convertible bag. I am rough on my bags (as is the airport I'm certain) and they all have held up well!!! The only reason I have so many is that I have bought different colors to match my travel apparel and/or destination needs.

While I like the overall design of the bag, I wish that they designed it slightly larger to squeeze out just a bit more capacity. I think another 2" in length would have done it!

We used this on our last vacation, it was just the right size for basic item's, ie: news papers, passports, personal's etc.

My wife and I each purchased one of these bags for a trip to England/France. It worked very well as a carryon bag with room for a change of clothing and essentials in the event of lost luggage (fortunately not a problem on this trip). There was room for boarding passes, a book or two and a place to carry a drink. We have since used it for overnight trips--just the right size for clothing/toiletries and reading materials for a short trip. Not too big or bulky, nice design attractive styling, and good-sized access through main opening. Nicely designed shoulder strap also--tapered to fit and relatively non-slip surface to stay on your shoulder. Only criticism was that the snap designed to hold bag to handle of rolling luggage didn't always stay securely fastened.

At first glance this bag looks small until I kept adding and adding items. Great for short trips and for underseat storage!