The "personal item" on a flight (another OG/OMG ?)

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How big can the personal item be? Do you think either the OG or OMG bag is small enough to use as a personal item rather than a carry on? With my normal carry on (a small rolling suitcase) and the OG or OMG, I think I could get away with not checking a bag on most trips that we take.

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If it's used as a purse and doesn't have to be stowed overhead, then it's fine.

I'm not familiar with the bags but I just checked out the website and based on the models, I think the OMG would be more appropriate for a purse carry-on as opposed to the OG. That's a little large.

[bloomies22]

When I fly, I usually bring a rolling suitcase and a pretty stuffed backpack so I think you'd be okay.

[vampsterdam]

Long as it can fit underneath the seat (assuming the overhead bins will get primarily suitcases based on my experiences flying) there should be no problem.

[joanis018]

I used it as my personal item in addition to my rolling suitcase.

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Jun 21, 2012 9:24:00 GMT -5 joanis018 said:

I used it as my personal item in addition to my rolling suitcase.

Do you have the OG or the OMG?

I agree that the OMG seems like the best size for this.

[NachoProblem]

I asked this recently and I think 315 (or maybe someone else?) said the OG fits under the seat. You can also check airport/airline websites for the specific dimensions they allow if you're concerned.

[vampsterdam]

Oh, and I feel silly for asking, but what's the OG bag?

[hz80408]

www.loandsons.com/the-og

I'd assume it's fine although it'd depend on airlines. United specifically says that bookbags are okay as personal items. I use my Longchamp Pliage as my purse when I fly.

[joanis018]

I have the OG and had no problems with getting on the flight or putting it under my seat.

[birkbop]

flying royally sucks these days.

[vampsterdam]

Hmm I'll be honest. The bag does look a little big to use with a rolling suitcase.

I know Joanis said she had no problems. I think it may honestly depend on your flight.

I've been on flights were if people brought 2 big items, they took away one of their bags last minute to be checked.

Just be prepared for either way.

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Jun 21, 2012 10:07:20 GMT -5 @mavjen said:

If they give you problems at the gate, say "NOOOO, this is my purse!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!" This is a dramatization for illustration purposes, which I may or may not have done myself.

LOL!!

Also, my husband will REALLY love carrying it if I get the hot pink one

[Bob Loblaw]

It's really not that big. Even when packed to the gills, it easily fits under a seat. I fly often and have never had a problem using the OG or similarly sized bags as a personal item.

[ssmjlm]

I am now totally eyeing this bag for my cruise in August.

Yall are bad for my wallet.

[315bride]

Yes, just to confirm. The OG is small enough to fit under the seat in front of you and counts as a personal item for carry-on.