B&M is selling a £6 cabin bag that's perfect for Ryanair flights, holds a lot and is ‘no problem' at check in
Summer is finally upon us, and with temperatures set to ramp up again this weekend, many of us are likely making plans for a holiday.
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B&M is selling a Ryanair-approved cabin bag
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The £7 bag is on sale for just £6
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But finding a bag that meets the strict size guidelines of major airlines can be tricky.
Thankfully, B&M has the perfect product to put travellers at ease - and it's reduced too.
Whether it's a sunny getaway or weekend trip, the Bordlite underseat cabin bag will hold everything you need for a short time away.
The bag, available in black or grey, is usually priced at £7 but is currently on offer for just £6.
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B&M bosses say "Travel with convenience using this Under the Seat Handheld Bag."
They promise it is "suitable for major airlines" thanks to its 40 x 25 x 20cm dimensions.
This makes it ideal for EasyJet customers, with their under-seat cabin bag's maximum dimensions being 45x36x20cm, including handles and wheels.
The airline claims this size allows you to 'bring all the essentials for a short trip'.
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It also meets the specifications for Ryanair's underseat baggage dimensions (40x20x25cm).
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"That's good value", one person gushed.
A second wrote: "These are the bags we need."
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A third added: "Bought these last year, fit plenty in."
"Got them - ace", chimed in a fourth.
A fifth said: "Mine's done loads of trips with no problems at all!"
Meanwhile, a sixth insisted: "These are great bags and hold a lot."
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Primark is also selling an underseat bag which has racked up a legion of fans, and measures 40x20x25cm, when its wheels are removed, meaning it's fully compliant with the budget airline.
The wheels are 'easy click', so they can be detached in seconds on the plane if you need.
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The hardshell suitcase also includes a handy bag for storing the wheels during the flight, and has a number of different zipped compartments to make packing easier.
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The bags also won't break the bank, costing just £25 each and saving you having to pay for any luggage on the flight.
Holiday packing tips
Jemma Solomon, aka The Label Lady has got 5 packing tips to help you get organised for your next holiday.
1. Write a list
Think about all the essentials you need to take with you; suncream, medicine, a few games for the kids, beach towels, and write everything in one list, which you can tick off as you add it to your suitcase.
Or for complete ease, try Google's AI app - Gemini - which will create a list for you and help you not over pack.
2. Involve your kids
Jemma said: 'My girls are getting older, they're 11 and nine, and they enjoy helping to pack. So I send them a list, and say 'this is what you need' and they follow the list.
'And then I give them a rucksack each - and say to them 'you can have whatever you want in there as long as it's not liquid', and they can take that on the plane. And that's their 'home away from home' items.'
3. Try a hack or two
She said: "I think they all work, but for different reasons - and you've just got to pick the right one for your trip.
"Rolling your clothes is really good to stop your clothes from getting creases. And if you're trying to get a lot of items into your case, it's a space saver.
'Packing cubes are great - for example, I'm going on holiday with my three kids and we're all using the same suitcase for our clothes.
"These handy compartments let you separate your clothes, toiletries and tech into designated cubes, maximising luggage space by keeping your items compressed and neatly stacked.
"I love taking them abroad with the family and it means my kids can easily take charge of their own items once we've arrived."
4. Decant beauty products
Do you really need to take full-size bottles of shampoo and conditioner with you? The beauty industry has evolved so much, you can now buy shampoo bars or sheets - which are much lighter and smaller.
Or, if you'll be popping to the shops when you're abroad, consider buying some items when you arrive.
5. Get organised before you come home
Jemma said: 'When you repack on holiday [before coming home], the trick is to separate clean from dirty clothes.
'Also pack it in some form of order - so lights, darks, colours for items that need washing, or if you wash your clothes by person in the household, piles for each person.
"Then you can put it straight into the washing machine. Do it straight away, don't leave it."
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