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Rick Steves Civita Day Pack
14 x 11 x 5.5 in
0.2 in over against this rule. Borderline option; its tightest positive margin is 0.8 inches, but at least one axis is over.
- Capacity
- 14 L
- Weight
- 0.63 lb
Exact-rule recommendation page
Best personal-item backpacks for 
Plus Ultra
10 products compared against the same reviewed rule, with margins and evidence visible.
Quick answer
Plus Ultra's reviewed published personal-item rule is 13.8 x 11.8 x 7.9 in. None of the ranked bags below clears the rule outright, so compare the margins carefully. Combined cabin weight 16 kg; Wallet, backpack, diaper bag, or laptop bag; included in 16 kg total.
Rule last reviewed 2026-06-15 · All Plus Ultra bag rules
Ranked from the reviewed catalog using published dimensions, calculated fit margins, source confidence, and personal-item suitability. Merchant links may earn This Bag Fits a commission; prices and stock change, so confirm details with the retailer.
Risky
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Dagne Dover Landon Carryall Medium
14.5 x 7.5 x 9 in
1.1 in over against this rule. Borderline option; its tightest positive margin is 4.3 inches, but at least one axis is over.
- Capacity
- 18 L
- Weight
- 2.5 lb
3
CabinZero Classic Cabin Backpack 28L
15.4 x 11.6 x 7.9 in
1.6 in over against this rule. Not recommended for this rule: length by 1.6 in.
- Capacity
- 28 L
- Weight
- 1.3 lb
- Laptop
- up to 15.6"
4
CALPAK Luka 15 inch Laptop Backpack
16 x 12 x 7 in
2.2 in over against this rule. Not recommended for this rule: length by 2.2 in, width by 0.2 in.
- Capacity
- 22 L
- Weight
- 1.8 lb
- Laptop
- up to 15"
5
Osprey Daylite Expandable Travel Pack 26+6
17 x 13 x 6 in
3.2 in over against this rule. Not recommended for this rule: length by 3.2 in, width by 1.2 in.
- Capacity
- 26 L
- Weight
- 1.85 lb
- Laptop
- up to 16"
6
Samsonite Mother Lode Jr Travel Backpack
19.8 x 13.3 x 7.5 in
6 in over against this rule. Not recommended for this rule: length by 6.0 in, width by 1.5 in.
- Capacity
- 32 L
- Weight
- 3.2 lb
- Laptop
- up to 15"
7
Baggallini Soho Backpack
15.8 x 11.5 x 5.5 in
1.9 in over against this rule. Not recommended for this rule: length by 1.9 in.
- Weight
- 1.3 lb
- Laptop
- up to 13"
8
Travelon Anti-Theft Classic Backpack
16 x 12 x 6 in
2.2 in over against this rule. Not recommended for this rule: length by 2.2 in, width by 0.2 in.
- Capacity
- 13 L
- Weight
- 1.3 lb
- Laptop
- up to 13"
9
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Fjallraven High Coast Totepack
15.8 x 12.2 x 5.5 in
1.9 in over against this rule. Not recommended for this rule: length by 1.9 in, width by 0.4 in.
- Capacity
- 23 L
- Weight
- 0.88 lb
- Laptop
- up to 15"
10
Tumi Voyageur Celina Backpack
15.9 x 10.6 x 6.5 in
2.1 in over against this rule. Not recommended for this rule: length by 2.1 in.
- Weight
- 2.03 lb
- Laptop
- up to 16"
Buying decision summary
For Plus Ultra, start with bags that fit the selected publishedpersonal-item rule of 13.8 x 11.8 x 7.9 in. Prefer source-backed dimensions, soft construction when a fit is close, and enough spare room for the way the bag will actually be packed.
combined cabin weight 16 kg; Wallet, backpack, diaper bag, or laptop bag; included in 16 kg total. No additional source note is published for this field.
Recommendation comparison
| Bag | Fit | Tightest margin | Fit confidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rick Steves Civita Day Pack Borderline option; its tightest positive margin is 0.8 inches, but at least one axis is over. | Risky | 0.2 in over | high |
| Dagne Dover Landon Carryall Medium Borderline option; its tightest positive margin is 4.3 inches, but at least one axis is over. | Risky | 1.1 in over | high |
| CabinZero Classic Cabin Backpack 28L Not recommended for this rule: length by 1.6 in. | Does not fit | 1.6 in over | high |
| CALPAK Luka 15 inch Laptop Backpack Not recommended for this rule: length by 2.2 in, width by 0.2 in. | Does not fit | 2.2 in over | high |
| Osprey Daylite Expandable Travel Pack 26+6 Not recommended for this rule: length by 3.2 in, width by 1.2 in. | Does not fit | 3.2 in over | high |
| Samsonite Mother Lode Jr Travel Backpack Not recommended for this rule: length by 6.0 in, width by 1.5 in. | Does not fit | 6 in over | high |
| Baggallini Soho Backpack Not recommended for this rule: length by 1.9 in. | Does not fit | 1.9 in over | medium |
| Travelon Anti-Theft Classic Backpack Not recommended for this rule: length by 2.2 in, width by 0.2 in. | Does not fit | 2.2 in over | medium |
| Fjallraven High Coast Totepack Not recommended for this rule: length by 1.9 in, width by 0.4 in. | Does not fit | 1.9 in over | high |
| Tumi Voyageur Celina Backpack Not recommended for this rule: length by 2.1 in. | Does not fit | 2.1 in over | high |
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FAQ
What size backpack works as a Plus Ultra personal item?
Plus Ultra's selected published personal-item rule lists 13.8 x 11.8 x 7.9 in. Choose more conservatively when the packed bag may bulge beyond its listed size.
How are these Plus Ultra backpacks ranked?
The table compares 10 publish-ready bags against the selected personal-item rule using fit status, calculated margins, source confidence, and bag category.
Should I still measure before flying?
Yes. combined cabin weight 16 kg; Wallet, backpack, diaper bag, or laptop bag; included in 16 kg total. Airline staff and packed shape can still affect the real-world outcome. Source last checked 2026-06-15.