Backpacks as carry-on, largest?

[Doc Holliday]

Just boarded Alaska airlines with a EXO 6400. Cinched down tight with optics, electronics, and some select clothes and no questions from flight attendants or problems fitting in overhead

 

[cornfedkiller]

Flew Delta this past May with a SG 5900 (bivy mode, no lid) and frame as a carry-on. I was hoping I was going to have the bag cinched down pretty small but by the time I put everything in there (sleeping bag, boots, bino harness, and street clothes), it was pretty full, and nobody even looked twice.

 

[TAArrowood]

I've used my KUIU 5200, but I really like the Venture 2300 for non-checked baggage.. I compresses really small when it needs to, but hold plenty when it has to.. Depending on where I'm going I may/may not use the hip belt, but it makes it nice to be able to use it either way... I carry extra zippered backs that strap on the outside if I need more enclosed space.. Having the space for hydration is nice too.. Good luck with your choice..

 

[Carr5vols]

I Use my exo 4800 no lid just cinch everything down tight.

 

[Derrick300]

Goruck GR2 40L many time CONUS and OCONUS, no issues.

 

[TJfromTX]

Crammed a Kuiu Venture Divide 2000 under the seat on Southwest with no issues