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Fernweh: Which Kapten & Son backpack is suitable as hand luggage?
Are you looking for a reliable and stylish travel companion? We’ll tell you which Kapten & Son backpack is suitable as hand luggage.
Hand luggage: The 55-35-20 Rule
First things first: There is no uniform hand luggage regulation. Each airline individually sets the weight, size, and number of hand luggage pieces allowed. The guidelines are sometimes also tied to the booked fare.
For example, with Ryanair, your hand luggage piece can measure a maximum of 40 x 20 x 25 cm and must fit under your seat. With Condor flights, you can take a piece of luggage with dimensions 55 x 40 x 20 cm into the cabin with the Economy Classic fare.
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As a rough guideline for hand luggage, the 55-35-20 rule has become established, meaning your hand luggage should measure a maximum of 55 x 35 x 20 cm. You should not exceed the maximum weight of eight kilograms.
To save you the hassle of research, we have summarized the hand luggage rules of the most popular airlines. As a small extra service, we also recommend the appropriate product. Swipe the table to the left to see the weight information and our backpack recommendations.
Additionally, after the table, you will find a brief explanation for each airline. This is especially helpful as the weight information can sometimes be misleading. It’s best to check directly with your airline before departure to see which guidelines apply to your hand luggage. This way, you avoid unpleasant surprises or extra costs and can instead fully enjoy your vacation.
Hand luggage backpack: Airline regulations
| Airline | Hand Luggage Dimensions | Max. Weight | Recommended Backpacks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air France | Small: 40 x 30 x 15 cm Large: 55 x 35 x 25 cm |
12 kg | Small: Bergen Small, Bergen, Bergen Pro, Tromso, Copenhagen, Vallen Large:Lisbon, Bali, Helsinki, Aalborg, Tonsberg, Oslo |
| British Airways | Small: 40 x 30 x 15 cm Large: 56 x 45 x 25 cm |
23 kg | Small: Bergen Small, Bergen, Bergen Pro, Tromso, Copenhagen, Vallen Large: Lisbon, Bali, Banff, Yoho, Lund Pro, Helsinki, Aalborg, Tonsberg, Oslo |
| Condor | Small: 40 x 30 x 10 cm Large: 55 x 40 x 20 cm |
8 kg | Small: Bergen Small, Copenhagen Large: Bali, Yoho, Lund Pro, Helsinki, Aalborg, Tonsberg, Umea, Oslo |
| easyJet | Small: 45 x 36 x 20 cm Large: 56 x 45 x 25 cm |
15 kg | Small: Bergen Small, Bergen, Bergen Pro, Tromso, Copenhagen, Vallen, Aarhus, Fyn, Aalborg, Viborg, Umea, Oslo Large: Lisbon, Bali, Banff, Yoho, Lund Pro, Helsinki, Tonsberg, Goteborg, Osby |
| Emirates | Small: 45 x 35 x 20 cm** Large: 56 x 38 x 20 cm |
7 kg | Small: Bergen Small, Bergen, Bergen Pro, Tromso, Copenhagen, Vallen, Aarhus, Fyn, Aalborg, Oslo Large: Bali, Yoho, Lund Pro, Helsinki, Aalborg, Tonsberg |
| Eurowings | Small: 40 x 30 x 25 cm Large: 55 x 40 x 23 cm |
8 kg | Small: Bergen Small, Bergen, Bergen Pro, Tromso, Copenhagen, Vallen Large: Lisbon, Bali, Yoho, Lund Pro, Helsinki, Aalborg, Tonsberg, Umea |
| Lufthansa | Small: 40 x 30 x 10 cm Large: 55 x 40 x 23 cm |
8 kg | Small: Bergen Small, Copenhagen Large: Lisbon, Bali, Yoho, Lund Pro, Helsinki, Aalborg, Tonsberg, Umea, Oslo |
| Ryanair | Small: 40 x 20 x 25 cm Large: 55 x 40 x 20 cm |
10 kg | Small: / Large: Bali, Yoho, Lund Pro, Helsinki, Aalborg, Tonsberg, Oslo |
| TUI | Small: 40 x 30 x 20 cm Large: 55 x 40 x 20 cm |
10 kg | Small: Bergen Small, Bergen, Bergen Pro, Tromso, Copenhagen, Vallen Large: Bali, Yoho, Lund Pro, Helsinki, Aalborg, Tonsberg, Umea, Oslo |
| Turkish Airlines | Small: 40 x 30 x 15 cm Large: 55 x 40 x 23 cm |
8 kg | Small: Bergen Small, Bergen, Bergen Pro, Tromso, Copenhagen, Vallen Large: Lisbon, Bali, Yoho, Lund Pro, Helsinki, Aalborg, Tonsberg, Umea, Oslo |
| Wizz Air | Small: 40 x 30 x 20 cm Large: 55 x 40 x 23 cm |
10 kg | Small: Bergen Small, Bergen, Bergen Pro, Tromso, Copenhagen, Vallen Large: Lisbon, Bali, Yoho, Lund Pro, Helsinki, Aalborg, Tonsberg, Umea, Oslo |
*Most airlines charge extra for large hand luggage or include it in a higher fare tier. Please check with your airline before departure. No guarantee on accuracy.
**Only available for Business or First Class customers.
Please note that with roll-top backpacks, the overall height of your backpack can change due to the expandable storage. Measure the backpack again before you leave.
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Always prepared: with the Kapten & Son Lisbon Backpack and the Lisbon Duffle Backpack
If your flight includes large hand luggage, we recommend our latest travel backpack: Kapten & Son Lisbon All Black. With dimensions of 45-55 x 33 x 21 cm, the hand luggage backpack meets the requirements of numerous airlines such as Lufthansa, Eurowings, or easyJet. Thanks to the roll-top, the storage space can be easily expanded and adjusted to your needs. A separate liquid bag makes it easier to go through security checks.
If you prefer a bag look, our Lisbon Duffle Backpack might be the right travel companion. Thanks to a "Wet Pocket," you can store wet items such as swimwear or towels in the 2-in-1 backpack. Perfect for a day at the beach!
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Kapten & Son Bergen Pro – Your travel buddy for small hand luggage
If you don't want to book an extra fare for your flight, we recommend our all-time favorite: Kapten & Son Bergen Pro All Black Backpack.
With dimensions of 39 x 28 x 115 cm, our backpack fits as small hand luggage with most airlines and is a stylish space miracle. 11 liters of capacity offer plenty of space for a piece of clothing, travel documents, snacks, a small camera, or an e-book reader.
An extra pocket inside is suitable for a laptop up to 15 inches. You can even store a small umbrella in the side pockets in case the weather at your destination turns cold.
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Kapten & Son Heathrow Cabin – Travel safely and stylishly
Are you going away for the weekend and only want to travel with hand luggage? Then go for more storage space with our hard-shell hand luggage cases.
With 33 liters of capacity, our Heathrow Cabin collection offers more than enough storage space for your essentials.
Thanks to the four replaceable 360° swivel wheels, our trolleys are particularly agile and can be effortlessly transported from A to B. Not only does the high-quality workmanship make Heathrow a reliable travel companion, but also its chic design.
Whether Heathrow All Black in classic black, Heathrow All Grey in urban grey, Heathrow Sandstone in minimalist beige, or the robust Heathrow Aluminum Cabin in clean silver – this functional case is a coveted it-piece in any color and material.
Hand luggage backpack: Airline regulations explained
Air France
In the Economy fare, you can take a large hand luggage item with dimensions of 55 x 35 x 25 cm and a personal item (small hand luggage) measuring 40 x 30 x 15 cm with Air France. Both luggage pieces together can weigh a maximum of 12 kilograms.
British Airways
The small hand luggage piece can measure 40 x 30 x 15 cm and must not exceed 23 kilograms. The luggage piece will be placed under the seat. Your large hand luggage can measure up to 56 x 45 x 25 cm including wheels and handles and can also weigh up to 23 kilograms. The luggage piece may need to be checked into the cargo hold, so it is recommended not to store important personal items that you need during the flight in the large hand luggage.
Condor
Your small hand luggage should measure 40 x 30 x 10 cm with Condor. Large hand luggage can either be added in the Economy Light fare for about 10 euros or utilized in the Economy Classic fare. It should not exceed the dimensions 55 x 40 x 20 cm. The total weight of both luggage pieces is limited to 8 kilograms.
easyJet
Every traveler can take a small hand luggage piece with dimensions of 45 x 36 x 20 cm on board with easyJet. The luggage piece can weigh up to 15 kilograms. You can take a large hand luggage piece with dimensions of 56 x 45 x 25 cm. Here too, the 15-kilogram limit applies. You must be able to lift and carry both luggage pieces yourself.
Emirates
Emirates allows one hand luggage piece with dimensions of 56 x 38 x 20 cm (including handles and wheels) and a maximum weight of 7 kilograms in Economy Class. Additionally, you can take a small hand luggage piece with dimensions of 45 x 35 x 20 cm on board. Passengers in Business and First Class can take two hand luggage pieces on board.
Eurowings
At Eurowings, you can take one small hand luggage piece with dimensions of 40 x 30 x 25 cm and one large hand luggage piece with dimensions of 55 x 40 x 23 cm in the Smart Fare. Both hand luggage pieces together should not exceed 8 kilograms.
Lufthansa
Lufthansa allows one small hand luggage piece with dimensions of 40 x 30 x 10 cm on board. In Economy Class, you can also take a large hand luggage piece with dimensions of 55 x 40 x 23 cm. Both luggage pieces should not exceed 8 kilograms.
Ryanair
On Ryanair flights, a piece of small hand luggage with dimensions of 40 x 20 x 25 cm is included in the regular fare. In the Priority & 2 Cabin Bags fare, an additional piece of large hand luggage can be taken on board with dimensions of 55 x 40 x 20 cm. It may weigh a maximum of 10 kilograms.
TUI
With TUI, you can take a piece of small hand luggage with dimensions of 40 x 30 x 20 cm. Additionally, a piece of large hand luggage can be taken with dimensions of 55 x 40 x 20 cm. The maximum weight is 10 kilograms.
Turkish Airlines
In Economy Class, Turkish Airlines allows one large hand luggage piece with dimensions of 55 x 40 x 23 cm and a maximum weight of 8 kilograms. Additionally, a small hand luggage piece with dimensions of 40 x 30 x 15 cm can be taken on board.
Wizz Air
Wizz Air includes a piece of small hand luggage in the Basic Fare with dimensions of 40 x 30 x 20 cm. With a higher fare, a piece of large hand luggage with dimensions of 55 x 40 x 23 cm and a maximum weight of 10 kilograms can be taken.