1
Photo pending
Fits
0 in spare against this rule. Ranked first for this rule on fit margin, category, and source confidence.
- Capacity
- 12 L
- Weight
- 1.76 lb
- Laptop
- up to 14"
Exact-rule recommendation page
Best personal-item backpacks for 
Sunrise Airways
10 products compared against the same reviewed rule, with margins and evidence visible.
Quick answer
Sunrise Airways's reviewed published personal-item rule is 16.9 x 9.8 x 8.7 in. 1 of the 10 ranked bags below fit that rule outright; the rest are close calls shown with their exact margins. Examples include purse, laptop bag, backpack, and camera case; item must fit underneath the seat in front.
Rule last reviewed 2026-06-15 · All Sunrise Airways 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.
2
Matador ReFraction Packable Backpack
17 x 10 x 7.5 in
0.2 in over against this rule. Borderline option; its tightest positive margin is 1.2 inches, but at least one axis is over.
- Capacity
- 16 L
- Weight
- 0.49 lb
3
Tumi Voyageur Celina Backpack
15.9 x 10.6 x 6.5 in
0.8 in over against this rule. Borderline option; its tightest positive margin is 1 inches, but at least one axis is over.
- Weight
- 2.03 lb
- Laptop
- up to 16"
4
Photo pending
Away Everywhere Bag
16.3 x 10.2 x 7.3 in
0.4 in over against this rule. Borderline option; its tightest positive margin is 0.6 inches, but at least one axis is over.
- Capacity
- 20 L
- Weight
- 2 lb
- Laptop
- up to 15"
5
Photo pending
Dagne Dover Landon Carryall Medium
14.5 x 7.5 x 9 in
0.3 in over against this rule. Borderline option; its tightest positive margin is 2.3 inches, but at least one axis is over.
- Capacity
- 18 L
- Weight
- 2.5 lb
6
CabinZero Classic Cabin Backpack 28L
15.4 x 11.6 x 7.9 in
1.8 in over against this rule. Not recommended for this rule: width by 1.8 in.
- Capacity
- 28 L
- Weight
- 1.3 lb
- Laptop
- up to 15.6"
7
CALPAK Luka 15 inch Laptop Backpack
16 x 12 x 7 in
2.2 in over against this rule. Not recommended for this rule: width by 2.2 in.
- Capacity
- 22 L
- Weight
- 1.8 lb
- Laptop
- up to 15"
8
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 0.1 in, width by 3.2 in.
- Capacity
- 26 L
- Weight
- 1.85 lb
- Laptop
- up to 16"
9
Samsonite Mother Lode Jr Travel Backpack
19.8 x 13.3 x 7.5 in
3.5 in over against this rule. Not recommended for this rule: length by 2.9 in, width by 3.5 in.
- Capacity
- 32 L
- Weight
- 3.2 lb
- Laptop
- up to 15"
10
Decathlon Quechua NH Escape 500 23L
18.1 x 11 x 8.7 in
1.2 in over against this rule. Not recommended for this rule: length by 1.2 in, width by 1.2 in.
- Capacity
- 23 L
- Weight
- 1.8 lb
- Laptop
- up to 15"
Buying decision summary
For Sunrise Airways, start with bags that fit the selected publishedpersonal-item rule of 16.9 x 9.8 x 8.7 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.
Examples include purse, laptop bag, backpack, and camera case; item must fit underneath the seat in front. For domestic flights, only personal items are allowed in the cabin; carry-on bags are usually collected at boarding and stowed in the hold.
Recommendation comparison
| Bag | Fit | Tightest margin | Fit confidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alpaka Metro Backpack Fits this rule with 0 inches of tightest margin. | Fits | 0 in spare | high |
| Matador ReFraction Packable Backpack Borderline option; its tightest positive margin is 1.2 inches, but at least one axis is over. | Risky | 0.2 in over | high |
| Tumi Voyageur Celina Backpack Borderline option; its tightest positive margin is 1 inches, but at least one axis is over. | Risky | 0.8 in over | high |
| Away Everywhere Bag Borderline option; its tightest positive margin is 0.6 inches, but at least one axis is over. | Risky | 0.4 in over | medium |
| Dagne Dover Landon Carryall Medium Borderline option; its tightest positive margin is 2.3 inches, but at least one axis is over. | Risky | 0.3 in over | high |
| CabinZero Classic Cabin Backpack 28L Not recommended for this rule: width by 1.8 in. | Does not fit | 1.8 in over | high |
| CALPAK Luka 15 inch Laptop Backpack Not recommended for this rule: width by 2.2 in. | Does not fit | 2.2 in over | high |
| Osprey Daylite Expandable Travel Pack 26+6 Not recommended for this rule: length by 0.1 in, width by 3.2 in. | Does not fit | 3.2 in over | high |
| Samsonite Mother Lode Jr Travel Backpack Not recommended for this rule: length by 2.9 in, width by 3.5 in. | Does not fit | 3.5 in over | high |
| Decathlon Quechua NH Escape 500 23L Not recommended for this rule: length by 1.2 in, width by 1.2 in. | Does not fit | 1.2 in over | medium |
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FAQ
What size backpack works as a Sunrise Airways personal item?
Sunrise Airways's selected published personal-item rule lists 16.9 x 9.8 x 8.7 in. Choose more conservatively when the packed bag may bulge beyond its listed size.
How are these Sunrise Airways 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. Examples include purse, laptop bag, backpack, and camera case; item must fit underneath the seat in front. For domestic flights, only personal items are allowed in the cabin; carry-on bags are usually collected at boarding and stowed in the hold. Source last checked 2026-06-15.