Timbuk2 Authority Laptop Backpack Deluxe Medium × United Airlines personal item
No.
Bag 17.9 x 12.8 x 7.3 in · Rule 17 x 10 x 9 in · medium confidence
Bag reviewed 2026-05-28 · Rule reviewed 2026-05-28
Fit proof
Height
Over 0.9 in
Width
Over 2.8 in
Depth
+1.7 in
Rendered to scale from the reviewed dimensions above. Packed shape and gate enforcement can still change the outcome.
Why this answer
Timbuk2 Authority Laptop Backpack Deluxe Medium is larger than the published personal-item dimensions. Pick a smaller alternative for this airline rule.
The selected rule is 17 x 10 x 9 in and the bag record is 17.9 x 12.8 x 7.3 in.
Next step
Timbuk2 Authority Laptop Backpack Deluxe Medium is not a strong match for United Airlines's personal item rule. Use the alternatives below first, then review merchant dimensions before buying.
Fits this rule with 0.2 inches of tightest margin.
0.2 in spare on width, the tightest side
16.5 x 9.8 x 6.1 in
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Exact limit at the limit on height
17 x 10 x 7.5 in
Fits this rule with 0 inches of tightest margin.
Exact limit at the limit on depth
14.5 x 7.5 x 9 in