Hola all. Wanting to utilize the wisdom on this forum. I have to decide whether to take a 34 or 36 liter pack on my first Camino. I don’t want to check anything. Generally speaking, will this size pack be small enough, fully loaded, to take as Carry-on? Thanks!
Some excellent answers above,
especially that from
@Vacajoe . There are just so many variables.
Ignore the number of litres so long as it's within the range ( 32 to 40) that you're looking at, concentrate solely on comfort and the dimensions.
Most airlines have a maximum carry on length of around 55/ 56 cm for the majority of their 'economy' tickets - some are even smaller. As a couple of people have commented above:
check the regulations of whatever airline/s you're considering using.
As has been said previously on here on numerous occasions, (specifically in relation to variants on this question),
just because one person gets away with something does not mean you will. As
@DTCamino experienced, you only need one individual being officious to create a problem.
There are multiple relatively recent threads on the forum expressing how strictly the airlines are
currently enforcing this, with only a few people saying they had no issues. Many of whom last walked years ago. It’s your risk.
Personally I use a Deuter 32 litre, which fits the relevant regulations (
one of my considerations when buying it).
It's more than big enough, and for me very comfortable.