The must-have travel bag with hidden features that’s been voted Australia’s best: ‘It’s brilliant’
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Aussie travellers are raving about a best-selling handy carry–on travel bag with hidden features that stores seamlessly underneath plane seats.
The Flylite Odyssey Carry On Under Seat Bag from Strand has been labelled ‘perfect’ by happy shoppers, with the Flylite brand often rated as one of the best in Australia when it comes to affordable and durable luggage.
The light-weight carry-on baggage is designed to slide right under the seat in front of you, making it easily accessible and meaning you no longer have to struggle to secure an overhead compartment space.
It boasts multiple hidden compartments, including an internal clear pocket, to keep your personal items organised and easy to find – or to separate dirty shoes or laundry from clean clothes.
The bag is so popular among frequent flyers that it was named the best luggage in the ‘Most Satisfied Customers’ category in Canstar Blue’s awards in 2021 and 2022.
Whether it’s to store your laptop, your other on–flight essentials, or packing light for a trip away and avoiding checked baggage, many shoppers have deemed the compact bag as ‘excellent’ for their travel needs, rating it a 4.8 out of 5 stars.
‘Used this for the first time travelling to Vietnam and absolutely loved it, so easy to pull and even carry when I need,’ one person said, praising its compact design, while also offering up a perfect double use for the bag.
‘Great amount of pockets to separate items and easy to find things. [It] fit perfectly under the seat and I also used it to lift my feet that made travelling on the plane more comfortable. Would highly recommend this bag.’
Designed to fit perfectly under the plane seat in front of you, the Flylite Odyssey Carry On bag is great for frequent travellers or light packers looking to skip checked baggage.
With an extendable luggage handle and two wheels, the bag is easily transported around the airport. It boasts multiple compartments, including an internal clear pocket, keeping all of your important items organised and easy to find.
The bag is made from soft polyester, measures 37cm high and has a depth of 23cm, and also comes with a 10-year warranty.
The lightweight bag comes with numerous pockets making it easy to find your necessities and can be stored under the plane seat in front of you.
Described as ‘perfect’ and ‘brilliant’, shoppers were happy with the layout, space, and storage solutions, with the in–built plastic pouch perfect for storing any necessities that need to be found quickly.
With an extendable luggage handle and two wheels, the baggage is easily transported around the airport.
‘I bought this as it’s rated highly for ease of use as an under seat carry–on. It certainly has all the pockets and space I was looking for,’ one shopper said.
‘Very impressed with this Odyssey bag – exactly what we needed and the price was great!’ one happy shopper enthused. ‘Perfect for my travels,’ another added.
With Aussies gearing up for the summer months, Strand has launched a new collection of handbags perfect for sunny days and long weekends away – turning everyday moments into stylish summer statements.
The new line of fashionable handbags from Strand will accentuate any summer look.
The summer collection from Strand is set to prove that being fashion-forward doesn’t have to come at an expensive price, with the premium-looking bags starting from $59.99.
From woven straw totes perfect for sipping a cocktail by the pool, to versatile crossbody styles for a day out, brands like Evity and Laura Jones are combining fashion, affordability, and showcasing a range of hot new summer trends.
Whether it’s an oversized straw tote for a work or beach day, or a pastel micro mini bag perfect for a night out, the latest Strand line of handbags – from rich chocolates to mellow yellows – is proof that style and practicability can go hand-in-hand without breaking the bank.
It’s all about casual elegance with this compact and stylish bag.
The adjustable and removable crossbody strap means you can style the bag accordingly to your outfit or event. It’s functional, charming and forever useful, ready to become a wardrobe staple.
This soft-buttery yellow micro handbag is the ultimate accessory for a brunch or night out with the girls.
The sleek and compact shoulder bag is effortlessly chic, and adds a pop of sunshine to any summer dress, pantsuit, or linen look.
Boasting two of the biggest summer trends, weave and chocolate, this over the shoulder number will elevate your look, whether it’s a work day or day out.
The oversized shoulder bag adds a simple touch of elegance to your day with its rich chocolate design, while featuring ample room to store your belongings for a full day out.
Whether you’re on the go or on a summer holiday, this versatile tote combines functionality with a touch of whimsical beachy charm.
The large bag oozes style with its faux leather chocolate handles, while the charm detail adds some fun to your everyday look. The internal open slip pockets and zip pouch ensures you have enough room to store all your necessities for a day out in the sun.
This soft suede number adds a hint of romance to your daily look, with an understated pink hue.
Perfect to pair with other pastels, the slouchy over the shoulder bag was born to be shown off on lazy, long summer days, serving function and fashion with ease.
