Question 1

Will this qualify as "Carry On" luggage on an airplane trip?

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I have flown with this bag 20-30 times over the years and I have never had to check-it. I almost did once because the overhead bins were full, so the boarding attendant was eyeing everyone about to board. I told the attendant I planned to put it under my seat like always, not in the overhead area. She argued with me that it wouldn't fit. I told her it had on every plane I'd flown in last 8yrs, and if I was wrong, she could check it. I was not wrong and she was surprised. To be fair, I have to make sure it's not unreasonable full in the front two large pockets to get it to fit, but that still leaves a lot of room. (It does mean a bit less leg room; though I am tall, it does not bother me, but it might bother others.) Typically when traveling, I carry all of the following in it: my laptop (sometimes two), purse, water bottle, snacks, phone, makeup, gadgets, cords, sweater, and neck pillow. Now sometimes I do also bring a luggage item that I do plan to put in the overhead bins, but I don't want to argue with any attendant about whether this rolling bag is considered "carry-on", as I consider it - so what I always do then as I am walking to the plane, just before boarding, I make sure to take my sweater out and it on (less puffy bag), put the handle down, and pull the backpack straps out. Then it looks more like a backpack and not rolling "luggage".  I either hold it by the top or most often just put it on my back while standing in line. Whatever, but just so I keep that handle down until I get to my seat. Then I take my pillow out, put the bag under my seat, usually top side forward away from my seat, and then I sit down and get cozy. After years of perfecting this, it's all quite an orchestrated affair at this point. lol! I just super hate both the "overhead bin Tetris" game and the wait for my "checked-bag" game and this bag helps me avoid it, as well as keep my personal items with me at all times. Sorry for the book. lol

Question 2

Is it waterproof?

Accepted Answer

It is made of waterproof fabric that can take a spill or light to medium rain and keep items inside however in a heavy rain for prolonged period water will leak through the seams. If you want fully waterproof you'll need to look for a pack made with fully sealed welded seams for probably at least double the price of this pack. I'm not sure if there are any wheeled packs out there made fully waterproof.

Question 3

Will it fit a binder computer and 4 small notebooks

Accepted Answer

Yes! But the handle is flimsy and weak to accommodate s heavy backpack pull

Question 4

Will this fit under the seat on an airplane?

Accepted Answer

Yes it can fit under the airplane seat

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JANSPORTDriver 8 Rolling Backpack - Wheeled Travel Bag with 15-Inch Laptop Sleeve

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