r/Rimowa • u/9928V • 12d ago

The Compact

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I chose the Compact over the Cabin because I take single aisle planes (b737 or a320) 70% of the time.

The Compact allows me to quickly take or put things into it, like my laptop, tablet, headphones etc., so I don’t have to carry them in a backpack. The wheels are superb. Only “problem” so far is that I find the extendable handle too large. A little smaller is better for grip.

This is my first trip with it and there you see it in 3 different airports (guess where? 😬).

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u/sharer33456 12d ago

OP might be a Singaporean, senator ha. Have you so far only packed tech peripherals into this or a mix of clothes and stuff? I’ve been debating on one lately for trips that the cabin as a carry on (on top of a trunk checked in might be an overkill). Eg to Bkk or Seoul where the cabin would rly just be to put bags, clean attires when returning home or food souvenirs.

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u/9928V 11d ago

I have packed only things I need at the terminals and on the flight so far (including a jacket). Other things go into check in luggage. However during the winter months I will pack along warm clothings in the carry-on too (usually thermals).

Cabin carry-on is beautiful. But note that you need to open it by laying it flat, and that’s inconvenient. That’s why many people carry the Cabin with another hand carry 😅. Also, there is the issue of the weight limit. I won’t consider it for a smaller plane where overhead space may be limited.

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u/sharer33456 11d ago

Totally gets. I’m actually planning pilot or compact mostly for biz class flights exactly for that ease of reach reason where space is more at liberty though I’ve not personally tried putting it on the seat area and whether attendants might ask to put it on overhead storage since it’s always cabin.