One of the most annoying things about being a woman who travels (besides having to constantly explain to people that actually, that country is pretty safe), is all the ugly luggage we’re saddled with.
For years, I’ve been on a seemingly endless search for a stylish but practical carry-on bag for women; one that looks good but also manages to fit all the stuff I can’t go on a trip without.
People who fly frequently need a cabin case that’s spacious enough for all of our inflight essentials, compact and light enough to avoid extra charges, and pretty enough to make us feel like we’re not compromising our personal style while we travel. Because regardless of what most luggage brands apparently think, a penchant for adventure and a love of beautiful possessions are not mutually exclusive attributes.
The Travel Hack Pro Cabin Case is manufactured by Cabin Max and designed by fellow travel blogger Monica, who runs The Travel Hack blog. Who better to design a piece of fashionable luggage than a lady who literally travels for a living?
Monica very kindly sent me a case to take for a whirl, and I’ve been using it on all of my short breaks since. I’ve been meaning to share a full review of the Travel Hack Pro Rose Gold Cabin Bag for a while but wanted to make sure I’d fully tested it out before I wrote a review.
My Travel Hack Pro Cabin Bag Review (Why it’s the Best Carry-on I’ve ever Owned)
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This fashionable carry-on looks a lot more expensive than it really is. At just £69.95, I think it’s a very savvy investment for style-conscious travellers.
The Travel Hack Pro Cabin Bag has a 600D polyester black padded and quilted outer shell with faux leather inserts. The inner lining is bright pink and the zips are a beautiful rose gold colour.
It’s the most stylish ladies’ cabin bag I’ve ever seen and I’ve received compliments from other women every time I’ve used it. I was on the metro heading to the airport one morning in December and bumped into a friend, who loved it so much that she got her boyfriend to buy her it for Christmas!
Size, weight and capacity of the Travel Hack Pro Cabin Case
The Travel Hack Pro Cabin Case is admittedly rather large-looking and when mine arrived, I was a bit worried that I’d be stopped at the airport because of the size. Rest assured though. Monica took all the big airlines’ luggage restrictions into account when she designed the bag and it’s allowed on most flights, including Thomson, Thomas Cook and even Ryanair’s with ‘priority’ boarding.
I’ve taken plenty of flights (and trains and car journeys) with this bag and had zero issues – but of course you should always check the specific airline’s baggage rules before you go to the airport.
The Cabin Max Travel Hack Pro Rose Gold Cabin Case’s vital stats:
- Dimensions – 55 x 40 x 20 cm
- Weight – 2.7kg
- Capacity – 28 litres
Despite its lightweight feel, it’s still surprisingly robust. And it’s incredibly spacious, so you really can pack loads!
Key features of this beautiful ladies cabin case
The Cabin Max Travel Hack Pro Rose Gold Cabin Case makes gliding through the airport an absolute breeze. It has multiple zips, meaning easy access to your stuff, and multiple compartments.
It has a chic faux leather luggage tag, and there’s a water bottle holder on one side so you can easily take a refillable water bottle through security and fill it up in Departures.
The main compartment has built in packing straps and a variety of zipped internal pockets to compartmentalise everything. I’ve never seen the point of buying packing cubes but I do love being able to separate my toiletries, underwear etc using this bag’s sections and side pockets.
What makes this carry-on bag special?
There’s an integrated compartment that’s easily accessed by the top zip and it’s designed for handbags, helping you avoid any hidden costs for a second bag (looking at you, EasyJet)! I personally use this compartment for my camera equipment and my small, ‘going out-out’ evening bag. I like to put my liquids in here too, so I can smugly whip them out just as the bossy security people open their mouths to ask if I’m trying to smuggle a lip gloss onto the plane.
You can expand the main compartment up into the handbag compartment by moving the adjustable hatch that runs between the two sections.
The other thing I love about the carry-on is the separate laptop pocket. It’s padded and located on the side of the bag that would face your body, so your Macbook is protected but super easy to slide out at security. This pocket is also perfect for your travel documents.
Why this is the best ladies’ cabin case for frequent travellers
All Cabin Max luggage comes with a 3 year manufacturers warranty. I’m pretty ahem, rough, with my belongings (I can’t usually have nice things) but there are no signs of wear and tear on my bag at all, which is pretty remarkable for me after several uses.
The telescopic handle and easy-roll wheels have been reliable so far. If I was being super picky, I’d add two more wheels for even more flexibility but I suppose that’s only really an issue with full-size suitcases.
In summary, you need this carry-on, girls – especially because it’s such a reasonable price. Now obviously, this one was gifted to me but it’s been featured all over the press too, so even if you’re one of those people who doesn’t trust blogger reviews (why you here then hun?) you can rest assured that my review – and the bag itself – is legit. Since getting my hands on it, I’ve actually wondered what the hell all the other luggage companies have been playing at.
The Cabin Max Travel Hack Pro Rose Gold Cabin Case (name’s a bit of a mouthful, I will say that!) is so intuitively designed for female travellers that it’s kind of embarrassing that no other brands have though of it yet.
Get your Cabin Max Travel Hack Pro Rose Gold Cabin Case here
Get the matching packing cubes here
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As mentioned at the beginning of the post, this item was gifted to me but with no obligation to review. All opinions are my own. I just love it!
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zanetabarancom says
OMG, this bag looks amazing! And it seems like really handy and has great layout. I am actually thinking about buying new one, I will definitely check that one out!
Dannielle | While I'm Young says
Ooh let me know if you do get it!
Caro says
This bag seriously looks perfect. Also the pink!! Great post girl!