I have long searched for the perfect cabin bag, a.k.a.
personal item. Some were just too big, while others were just too small. Some were
too cumbersome. I’ve come close to finding the right one several
times and I was almost there with the last one but it had no outside pockets.
Why are outside pockets an issue? Given that seatback pockets
are so filthy, I put absolutely nothing into them. On my last trip, that left
me sitting and holding my bottle of water for the duration of the flight. What I
really needed was a bag with outside pockets to provide easy access to anything
that I might want while in transit, such as my water bottle, sanitizing wipes, reading
glasses, tissues, etc.
One day, I stumbled across the perfect bag, quite by
accident. I’d ordered this lunch tote for work. After using it just twice, I realized
that it would serve as the perfect personal item when I fly.
It fits neatly under the seat in front of me, leaving plenty
of room for my purse and my feet. It opens wide and provides ample space for my
electronics, cosmetics and anything else that I want to keep nearby during the
flight. I can put a water bottle in one outside mesh pocket and the other
things I’ll need in the other pocket. The flat bottom allows it to
set up neatly without falling over. Because it was designed to a lunch tote, it
is durable and easily wipes clean. It suits my needs perfectly. Finally, the low price makes it a winner all the way around.
