Originally Posted by LoneRanger
Any frequent fliers? I'm not. Have a trip coming up in two weeks that will have me on a CRJ 200 or similar regional jet, and a 757. I need a new carry-on bag and would be interested to know from any frequent fliers what's a good one that you can put a lot of clothes in but still within size limits. 5 day stay so might be able to get all my stuff in the carry-on and not have to do baggage check. Available on Amazon Prime a plus.
I have a couple of Samsonite 21 carry-ons, I'm partial to the spinners.
You will gate check when boarding the CRJ and pick-up your bag at your destination right at the gate, not baggage claim, & you will carry on when you board the 757.
I rarely check a bag and travel every week but a 5 day stay for someone who doesn't travel a lot is quite long for a carry-on. Only pack two pair of pants and change shirts to save space and only take the shoes you wear to the airport and you can do it with a carry-on. Don't over-stuff it, just bugs me when people over-stuff their suitcase and unzip the expander & then try and force it in the overhead bin...
RO