ECOHUB for Ryanair Cabin Bags 40x20x25L underseat backpack with laptop compartment (20L, recycled fabric)
Product description
The essentials
If you’re trying to travel light, an underseat rucksack is one of those purchases that either makes boarding day calmer… or turns into a tug-of-war with bag space. This ECOHUB bag is built around a specific brief: the cabin-bag style dimensions for Ryanair, with an underseat size of 40x20x25 cm and a capacity of 20L.
On paper, it also looks like it’s aimed at travellers who want their tech and travel documents organised from the first minute. There’s a dedicated computer compartment in the back pocket area, plus multiple smaller pockets intended for items like a phone, ticket/passport and a power bank. It’s not trying to be a massive hiking pack, it’s more “flight rucksack” than “weekend adventure”.
Key takeaways (what you’ll notice day to day)
The main compartment is designed to open out like a suitcase, which tends to be handy when you’re packing shoes, folded clothes or anything bulky that would otherwise end up squashed. Inside, elastic straps and side compression straps are there to help keep things in place and fine-tune how full the bag feels.
Comfort is covered with thick, soft shoulder straps and foam padding. There’s also side padding on the backpack so it keeps a sensible shape whether you pack it loosely or fully.
One detail that feels genuinely travel-focused is the idea of quick-access pockets. You’re not hunting for your phone or ticket at the gate—at least, that’s the intention. Whether it works for your exact routine depends on what you usually carry (and how quickly you need to reach for it), but the layout is clearly aimed at that “get on the plane fast” mindset.
What stands out (and where it may fall short)
Recycled PET fabric is a headline here: the bag is made from 30 plastic PET bottles, and the recycled fabric is described as water-resistant, lightweight, and certified by GRS. For most short-haul trips, that combination is sensible—especially if you want something that doesn’t feel like a rigid hard-shell.
The build is also addressed with heavy-duty SBS zippers, reinforced ripstop stitching, and padding on the sides.
That said, it’s worth keeping expectations realistic. At 570g, it’s fairly light, which is great for carrying, but lightweight often means you’re not going to get the same “tough as nails” feel you might expect from heavier, more structured travel luggage. If you’re the type who overloads bags or expects it to handle constant rough handling, it may feel more like a well-thought-out cabin rucksack than an indestructible suitcase.
Tech specs
- Type: Underseat hand luggage backpack / cabin rucksack
- Dimensions: 40 x 20 x 25 cm
- Capacity: 20L
- Weight: 570g
- Material: Recycled fabric made from 30 plastic PET bottles
- Colour: Green
- Computer compartment: Dedicated compartment in the back pocket with padded/elastic strap
Who it’s for (and who should skip it)
It makes sense if you fly with airline cabin-size rules that match the 40x20x25 cm underseat allowance and you want one bag that does the basics well: organised pockets, a laptop area, and a main compartment that opens like a suitcase.
It may not suit you if your travel style depends on a bigger bag footprint. With 20L, you’ll want to pack strategically—think a compact outfit rotation, one pair of shoes, chargers/accessories and a few essentials—rather than expecting it to behave like a larger cabin suitcase.
If you’re mainly doing long-haul carry-on where you’d rather have more depth or multiple compartments for different categories, you might find it cramped. This bag is more “underseat efficiency” than “maximise everything”.
Practical tips for packing it well
To get the most out of it, use the compression straps and elastic straps intentionally. For example, if you’re carrying trainers and a couple of pairs of socks, put footwear in first and secure it with the elastic straps so it doesn’t eat up your top space. Then fold clothes tightly enough to let the side compression straps do their job.
For the laptop compartment, keep heavier items close to the back area so the bag sits comfortably on your shoulders. Small top pockets are best for things you may need early—phone and ticket—so you’re not unpacking at security or at the gate.
Is it worth it?
Worth buying if you want a light, underseat cabin rucksack sized around 40x20x25 cm, with an organised layout for a computer compartment, travel documents, and quick-access items like a phone and power bank pocket. The recycled PET fabric approach and reinforced stitching/zippers suggest it’s designed to be used frequently, not just for one trip.
Better avoided if you need more than 20L, prefer a deeper “open and dump” bag style, or you don’t want to commit to an underseat-friendly footprint. If your packing routinely expands beyond a tight carry-on plan, you may end up wishing you’d chosen a larger bag rather than fighting the compression and strap layout.