Why this answer
The verdict comes from all three measured axes.
Briggs & Riley ZDX Cargo Backpack is over the published personal-item dimensions, but the soft construction may make it a borderline option if lightly packed. Treat this as a fee-risk result.
The selected rule is 18 x 14 x 8 in and the bag record is 18 x 12 x 8.8 in.