The Best Underseat Luggage in 2023

Samsonite Wheeled Underseat Carry On

The Samsonite Wheeled Underseat Carry-on comes in two sizes. If you’re planning to use this as a main carry-on, better get a large size. It will still fit under the seat for as long as you also consider the baggage weight limit of the airline you’re using.

This carry-on underseat luggage is just like any roller luggage but smaller and easier to manage. This is best for business travel when backpacks or duffel bags don’t look professional enough.

The large bag is sized at 9x13x16 inches when empty, but can expand due to the flexible poly/nylon blend. However, don’t pack it too tightly as it might grow too tight for under the seat when fully loaded.

Organization options are great, with a large main compartment and built-in plastic packing compartments. There is a removable 3-in-1 pouch, a hanging organizer pouch, and even a side pocket for a water bottle. It also has a back flap so you can slide it over bigger roller luggage.

All in all, well thought out and a great option for under the seat!

Aerolite Carry On Under Seat Wheeled Trolley

The Aerolite Carry On Under Seat Wheeled Trolley is light, stylish, and will fit most underseat spots.

There aren’t too many internal pockets, but there are several external pockets for organization and quick access. It opens from the top, which might be difficult to get into if once the bag is under the seat.

Just make sure anything you would want to use during the flight is stored in external pockets.

Despite the lack of internal organization, this carry-on underseat bag can pack 28 Liters of items in the main compartment. This is roomy enough for perhaps two days’ worth of clothes. There is also a back flap to hook over bigger roller luggage.

It has a single telescopic handle to keep the luggage lightweight at just under 2 kg, and helpful wheels of course.

The biggest challenge is the external material of this underseat luggage. It’s thin and lightweight, which was intentionally chosen to keep the entire luggage lightweight. However, it won’t hold up to too much wear and tear, so make sure you meet the weight restrictions and avoid being forced to check the bag in.

Or, invest a little more, and get a Briggs and Riley :>

Delsey Quilted Rolling UnderSeat Tote

The Delsey Quilted Rolling UnderSeat Bag is a versatile option with a more feminine look. It has inline skate wheels with a retractable handle.

If you don’t want to roll the Delsey Quilted Rolling Underseat Tote around or if you have to manage cobbled streets or flights of stairs, this handle can be tucked into the bag. Unfortunately, the bag doesn’t come with a shoulder strap, so you’ll have to make do with the handle.

The underseat luggage measures 14.5 x 14 x 9 inches. It will easily fit a 13-inch laptop, but probably not anything bigger. It has a front pocket that can fit a tablet, another side pocket for a water bottle, and (yes) another zippered side pocket for other items. There are several organization options in the interior, including a mesh bag and a zippered pocket.

While the exterior of this underseat carry-on is sturdy, the interior lining is thin and delicate. So, be careful about objects with sharp objects or too much pulling and tugging at the lining because it has a tendency to rip.

Travelpro Luggage Maxlite 5 Rolling Under Seat Bag

The TravelPro Maxlite5 Rolling Underseat Carry on bag that comes with a laptop/tablet sleeve and a removable mini-suiter.

The exterior material of this underseat carry-on is coated with water- and stain-resistant coating making it an ideal travel bag. There are several interior and exterior pockets for organization, but its well-designed interior lets you maximize all the space.

The main compartment opens fully with a zipper for packing. When you’re on the go, there are buttons you can fasten that keep the lid from fully opening and exposing all your items in public.

There’s a back strap for you to stack this underseat luggage on top of larger luggage. Or you can make use of the wheels, of course. You’re also protected with a lifetime warranty to repair any future wear and tear or damage.

Overall, this is not a huge bag, but you have to compromise space for the organization when it comes to underseaters. It will fit under almost all seats, even if you have to push it under smaller seats.

Briggs and Riley Baseline Expandable Cabin Bag

Roller bags are convenient carry-on bags, but it’s not always perfect for every trip. When you go through the narrow alleys and cobbled and brick streets of Europe, you’ll be wishing for an easy-to-handle carry-on bag. The Briggs & Riley Expandable Carry On Bag is a great and stylish option that will perfectly fit under any seat.

It may seem small at 16.5 x 11 x 4 inches, but it expands to 16.5 x 11 x 8 inches too. This size makes the bag ideal as a day bag or briefcase, as well as a carry-on or overnight bag.

The look is more business-like and stylish and can be held with a top handle or shoulder strap.

There are several compartments to organize all your items in this underseat bag. The main compartment will fit a 15-inch laptop. It’s also made out of Ballistic Nylon, which means it’s protected against, stain, tear, water, dirt, and abrasion.

This underseat luggage on the expensive side of the spectrum, but, with proper care, this underseater can last you a lifetime.

After all, Briggs and Riley, along with Tumi are two of the best luggage brands out there. So, this is a great underseat carry-on to get.

Tumi V4 Compact 4 Wheeled Brief

Tumi are synonymous with quality and we have covered a huge range of their luggage in other reviews. This hardside underseat luggage is certainly far more stylish than many of the competitors on this page.

The first thing that stands out about this underseat luggage is the thought that has gone into organisation. There are numerous compartments that allow for easy division of your most important items in this carry-on. Tumi provide a removable laptop cover and file divider. Both of which can be left at home if you need the extra packing space.

On top of this, the carry on bag is made of super-strong polycarbonate material, so you know this case is going to last.

Tumi have also provided a TSA lock on this case that has an easy to use 3 number code. And, it comes with their own Tumi Tracer system which helps should you have to check this case in at any time, and it gets lost along the way.