Brookstone rolling tote under the seat bag

If you’re worried your carry-on could be gate-checked on your next flight, check out these 10 top-rated underseat carry-on bags. Whether you’re a chronic over-packer or tried-and-true business traveler, there’s an underseat luggage option for every type of flyer.

Samsonite Spinner Underseater with USB Port

Brookstone rolling tote under the seat bag
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This underseat carry-on bag from Samsonite is divided up into two main compartments, one larger section for clothes and shoes and one smaller section for your electronics and other in-flight essentials. This bag also has a USB port (battery not included) so you can charge your phone on the go, as well as 360-degree spinner wheels and a 10-year warranty from Samsonite.

Steve Madden Luggage Underseat Bag

Brookstone rolling tote under the seat bag
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This trendy underseat carry-on bag from Steve Madden comes in 5 color options. It’s on the smaller side, weighing just five pounds. It has multiple exterior zipper pockets for easy access to things like your phone and chargers and is designed with an ergonomic retractable handle as well as carrying handles, so you can roll or carry this bag through the airport with ease.

Samsonite Eco Advance Wheeled Underseater

Brookstone rolling tote under the seat bag
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The Samsonite Eco Advance Wheeled Underseater is a must for eco-conscious travelers everywhere. Made completely from recycled plastic bottles, this lightweight suitcase features a USB port (battery not included), dual laptop and tablet sleeve, 360 degree spinner wheels, and retractable handle that can be adjusted in 1 inch increments for ultimate personalization. Best of all, with all these features, the bag still comes in at just 5.95 pounds.

Rockland Melrose Upright Wheeled Underseater

Brookstone rolling tote under the seat bag
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If you’re looking for a compact and lightweight bag that fits under your seat, look no further than the Rockland Melrose Upright Wheeled Underseater bag. The biggest draw for this quilted bag is its roomy main compartment and three-sided zipper opening, perfect for storing an extra outfit and any essentials you want to keep with you on the plane. Organize your smaller items into the two slip and two zippered pockets.

Travelon Wheeled Underseat Carry-on Bag

Brookstone rolling tote under the seat bag
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Travelon makes an anti-theft underseat carry-on bag that fits a decent amount in the main compartment and has a retractable handle. It has an RFID-blocking pocket for cards, technology pockets, a laptop sleeve, and locking zippers to prevent theft.

Maxlite5 Rolling Underseat Carry-On

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The Maxlite5 Rolling Underseat Carry-On is the perfect investment if you’re looking for a long-term and durable carry-on bag that fits under your seat. It comes with Travelpro’s Built for a Lifetime Limited Warranty and has a water- and stain-resistant coating. It has plenty of pockets to keep you organized, including a padded laptop sleeve and plastic pocket for toiletries or other small items.

Olympia Deluxe Fashion Rolling Overnighter

Brookstone rolling tote under the seat bag
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This Olympia Rolling Overnighter is perfect for business travelers who are looking for a carry-on bag that fits under the seat. It is extremely durable and can handle items like folders, binders, and laptops. It has a separate padded laptop compartment and a roomy main compartment, as well as a front zipper pocket and two side Velcro pockets. Available in five colors, it has an option for every kind of traveler.

Lily Bloom Wheeled Cabin Tote

Brookstone rolling tote under the seat bag
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While you may purchase an underseat bag for practicality, that doesn’t mean that you can’t have a little fun. The Lilly Bloom Wheeled Cabin Tote fits under most airline seats and comes in six dynamic patterns to let you show off your personality to your seatmates. Perfect as an overnight bag or for a weekend trip for light packers, this bag weighs in at just 4 pounds!

Delsey Quilted Rolling Underseat Tote

Brookstone rolling tote under the seat bag
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The Delsey Quilted Rolling Underseat Tote has a roomy main compartment coupled with lots of interior and exterior pockets for organization. It’s also a stylish, rolling carry-on bag that fits under your seat and has two shoulder straps as well as a sleeve on the back so it can attach to a larger suitcase.

High Sierra Endeavor Wheeled Underseat Carry-On

Brookstone rolling tote under the seat bag
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The High Sierra Endeavor underseat carry-on bag has superior organization features as well as extras like an expandable zippered side shoe pocket, a fully padded laptop compartment, and a mesh beverage pocket. The in-line wheels don’t take up precious space either, so this underseat bag is larger than most.

Editor’s note: This story was originally published in 2016. It has been updated to reflect the most current information. Codey Albers contributed to this story.

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What is the smallest underseat luggage?

If you want to purchase a bag that would fit most underseat restrictions, try getting one below 16 x 12 x 6 inches (40 x 30 x 15 cm) as this is the most common size restriction. Sometimes the restrictions are a bit smaller (and sometimes larger,) but if you get a flexible fabric bag you should be able to squeeze it in.

Are IT suitcases any good?

Overall Verdict It Luggage is a great affordable brand for infrequent travelers. Their lightweight feature also makes it easy to travel with since most airlines have weight limits for carry-on and checked bags. Most customers do recommend their carry-on sizes over their checked suitcases.

What are the dimensions for carry

Though you might find an inch or two of a difference with various airlines, the standard domestic carry-on luggage size is 22" x 14" x 9", which includes the handle and the wheels. This size limit ensures your bag — and ideally everyone else's — will be able to be stored safely in the overhead bin for your flight.