Think Tank Photo Airport Essentials 26L

Finally, a backpack that actually fits in the overhead bin of those small commuter planes without checking it. The padding is just right—sturdy enough to protect my gear but not so bulky that it eats up all the space. I can fit a gripped body and three lenses with room to spare.

Fits perfectly under the seat on my regional flight, and the main compartment swallowed my mirrorless body and three lenses without feeling bulky. The 26L size really is optimized for smaller aircraft overhead bins.

The padded insert actually held my body plus two lenses with room to spare, and I love that it still counts as a personal item on smaller planes. Strap and back padding made a full day of walking with it way more comfortable than I expected.