1
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 2.2 in, width by 3.2 in, depth by 1.1 in.
- Capacity
- 26 L
- Weight
- 1.85 lb
- Laptop
- up to 16"
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Best personal-item backpacks for 
Thai Airways
10 products compared against the same reviewed rule, with margins and evidence visible.
Quick answer
Thai Airways's reviewed published personal-item rule is 14.8 x 9.8 x 4.9 in. None of the ranked bags below clears the rule outright, so compare the margins carefully. Handbag, wallet, purse, notebook, portable personal computers.
Rule last reviewed 2026-05-29 · All Thai 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.
Does not fit
2
CabinZero Classic Cabin Backpack 28L
15.4 x 11.6 x 7.9 in
3 in over against this rule. Not recommended for this rule: length by 0.6 in, width by 1.8 in, depth by 3.0 in.
- Capacity
- 28 L
- Weight
- 1.3 lb
- Laptop
- up to 15.6"
3
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 1.2 in, width by 2.2 in, depth by 2.1 in.
- Capacity
- 22 L
- Weight
- 1.8 lb
- Laptop
- up to 15"
4
Samsonite Mother Lode Jr Travel Backpack
19.8 x 13.3 x 7.5 in
5 in over against this rule. Not recommended for this rule: length by 5.0 in, width by 3.5 in, depth by 2.6 in.
- Capacity
- 32 L
- Weight
- 3.2 lb
- Laptop
- up to 15"
5
Baggallini Soho Backpack
15.8 x 11.5 x 5.5 in
1.7 in over against this rule. Not recommended for this rule: length by 0.9 in, width by 1.7 in, depth by 0.6 in.
- Weight
- 1.3 lb
- Laptop
- up to 13"
6
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Alpaka Metro Backpack
16.5 x 9.8 x 6.1 in
1.7 in over against this rule. Not recommended for this rule: length by 1.7 in, depth by 1.2 in.
- Capacity
- 12 L
- Weight
- 1.76 lb
- Laptop
- up to 14"
7
Rick Steves Civita Day Pack
14 x 11 x 5.5 in
1.2 in over against this rule. Not recommended for this rule: width by 1.2 in, depth by 0.6 in.
- Capacity
- 14 L
- Weight
- 0.63 lb
8
Cotopaxi Allpa 28L Travel Pack
18.9 x 11.8 x 9.1 in
4.2 in over against this rule. Not recommended for this rule: length by 4.1 in, width by 2.0 in, depth by 4.2 in.
- Capacity
- 28 L
- Weight
- 2.62 lb
- Laptop
- up to 15"
9
Travelpro Maxlite 5 Rolling Underseat Bag
17.5 x 14.5 x 8.5 in
4.7 in over against this rule. Not recommended for this rule: length by 2.7 in, width by 4.7 in, depth by 3.6 in.
- Capacity
- 26 L
- Weight
- 5.5 lb
- Laptop
- up to 13"
10
Decathlon Quechua NH Escape 500 23L
18.1 x 11 x 8.7 in
3.8 in over against this rule. Not recommended for this rule: length by 3.3 in, width by 1.2 in, depth by 3.8 in.
- Capacity
- 23 L
- Weight
- 1.8 lb
- Laptop
- up to 15"
Buying decision summary
For Thai Airways, start with bags that fit the selected publishedpersonal-item rule of 14.8 x 9.8 x 4.9 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.
Handbag, wallet, purse, notebook, portable personal computers. No additional source note is published for this field.
Recommendation comparison
| Bag | Fit | Tightest margin | Fit confidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| Osprey Daylite Expandable Travel Pack 26+6 Not recommended for this rule: length by 2.2 in, width by 3.2 in, depth by 1.1 in. | Does not fit | 3.2 in over | medium |
| CabinZero Classic Cabin Backpack 28L Not recommended for this rule: length by 0.6 in, width by 1.8 in, depth by 3.0 in. | Does not fit | 3 in over | medium |
| CALPAK Luka 15 inch Laptop Backpack Not recommended for this rule: length by 1.2 in, width by 2.2 in, depth by 2.1 in. | Does not fit | 2.2 in over | medium |
| Samsonite Mother Lode Jr Travel Backpack Not recommended for this rule: length by 5.0 in, width by 3.5 in, depth by 2.6 in. | Does not fit | 5 in over | medium |
| Baggallini Soho Backpack Not recommended for this rule: length by 0.9 in, width by 1.7 in, depth by 0.6 in. | Does not fit | 1.7 in over | medium |
| Alpaka Metro Backpack Not recommended for this rule: length by 1.7 in, depth by 1.2 in. | Does not fit | 1.7 in over | medium |
| Rick Steves Civita Day Pack Not recommended for this rule: width by 1.2 in, depth by 0.6 in. | Does not fit | 1.2 in over | medium |
| Cotopaxi Allpa 28L Travel Pack Not recommended for this rule: length by 4.1 in, width by 2.0 in, depth by 4.2 in. | Does not fit | 4.2 in over | medium |
| Travelpro Maxlite 5 Rolling Underseat Bag Not recommended for this rule: length by 2.7 in, width by 4.7 in, depth by 3.6 in. | Does not fit | 4.7 in over | medium |
| Decathlon Quechua NH Escape 500 23L Not recommended for this rule: length by 3.3 in, width by 1.2 in, depth by 3.8 in. | Does not fit | 3.8 in over | medium |
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FAQ
What size backpack works as a Thai Airways personal item?
Thai Airways's selected published personal-item rule lists 14.8 x 9.8 x 4.9 in. Choose more conservatively when the packed bag may bulge beyond its listed size.
How are these Thai 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. Handbag, wallet, purse, notebook, portable personal computers. Airline staff and packed shape can still affect the real-world outcome. Source last checked 2026-05-29.