Personal item to use with Western Flyer

[LizEsq]

Haha, I haven't taken any pictures (yet), but I received both bags yesterday and did a test pack. I crammed everything into the Pilot and thought there was no way it would all fit into the Co-Pilot, but it did! However, it was a tight squeeze and I don't think I want to deal with Tetris-ing everything...

[LizEsq]

I’m excited to try them both! I did a practice pack; filled my WF and left out everything I'm hoping to put in the Pilot or Co-Pilot. All that stuff weighs just under 10 pounds (it includes all my toiletries and electronics). The WF weighs about 12.

How I pack my toiletries will depend...

[LizEsq]

Great, thank you!

[LizEsq]

Well, I ordered both a Pilot and Co-Pilot today so that I can load them up and see which one I prefer, with plans to return the other. PLEASE HOLD ME ACCOUNTABLE AND MAKE SURE I RETURN THE OTHER! Lol.

[LizEsq]

Thank you! I could read this type of blog post all day long, and your analysis is super helpful.

[LizEsq]

Excellent advice, I'll do that! Thank you....

[LizEsq]

That's true; I can make sure there's room to squish it down if slightly oversized. I've heard horror stories of how strict they are and was trying to make sure there was no question that I'm compliant with the baggage allowance.

Your comment that the Pilot won't look/act the same as the...

[LizEsq]

Just checked out the Pop Tote and I love it, except the dimensions exceed the Icelandair personal item allowance (15.7 x 11.8 x 5.9), which I'll be flying on in a few weeks (and am using as a justification to buy new bags).

[LizEsq]

Thank you both for the advice! I'll have a look at the shop bags and Pop Totes.

My Western Flyer is Deep Blue with Northwest Sky lining; I wanted to get it in Aubergine to match my Sidekick, but it wasn't in stock. The Deep Blue is a beautiful color, though!

[LizEsq]

Hello, I just received my new WF yesterday and am already in love. However, I'd like to buy another bag to use at my seat as a personal item on trips where I put the WF in the overhead compartment. I'm leaning towards the Co-Pilot, but wanted to see if any other WF owners have a recommendation on a...