Carry-on baggage is a small bag that can be carried by hand, usually designed to carry fewer items than larger bags. It can be made of various materials, including hard or soft shells, and may include handles, shoulder straps, or wheels. The definition can also include duffel bags, handbags, and other small items that can be stowed in overhead bins.
Carry-on baggage is any type of small bag that can be carried by hand. These units are quite small and light, and are usually designed to carry fewer items than larger bags. Carry-on luggage is usually even smaller than carry-on luggage that fits in airplane overhead bins, although some carry-on bags can be a bit larger. In most cases, these bags come with a handle or shoulder strap only, although some may come with handles and telescoping wheels to roll the unit through airports, train stations, hotel lobbies, and so on.
Very often the terms “hand luggage” and “carry-on luggage” are interchangeable. When using this definition, carry-on luggage can be quite large, as long as it is not so large that it cannot fit in an overhead bin. Very thick carry-on luggage features a telescoping handle for easy movement through airports and wheels to help the luggage glide smoothly. Sometimes the baggage is stackable; one piece is small enough and has wheels and a telescopic handle, and another piece can be stacked on top of the rotating piece and attached to the telescopic handle, thus forming a unit for transport.
The materials used to make the carry-on bag can vary. The materials are usually durable enough to withstand the rigors of travel and can range from natural materials like cotton or canvas to synthetic materials like nylon, polyester or even plastic. Some carry-on bags come with a hard shell to protect fragile items, especially electronics. However, hard shell carry-on luggage is not that easy to store, as the hard shell will prevent any compaction. Soft shell luggage can often be compacted slightly to fit more easily in overhead bins or even car trunks.
A broader definition of the term carry-on bag can include any small piece of luggage, regardless of design, that can be carried by hand and stowed fairly easily in overhead bins. This means that some duffel bags and handbags can fit the definition as well. Hard cases may also fall under the definition, whether or not such cases are intended for use as baggage. Other carry-on items, such as musical instruments, may be considered carry-on baggage, depending on the context, and in many cases, airlines will not charge for storage of such items as long as they fit within the size restrictions posted by the airlines before boarding a plane.
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