Trunki - are they worth it? For a 6 year old?

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Sandrine1982 · 21/05/2025 06:16

Every time my husband sees a Trunki at an airport, he says we should get one for our DD.
But to me, they look like a very unpractical, clunky gadget, which can end up being a nightmare for parents.

First, I think DD - who is almost 6 - will be a bit too old for it?

Second, we often fly with Ryanair and similar airlines, and I'm really confused about baggage restrictions. The trunki advert says that Trunki can be taken as hand lugage for free ?! Surely not for free, as they exceed the size of a small backpack??

I know Ryanair mention trunki on their website, but confusingly don't actually say the word free.

I know I would be able to take it as a cabin bag if I pay for priority, but I have no desire to do that if I can pack my kid's clothes in my own suitcase and just pay for one suitcase rather than 2.

Any insights greatly appreciated :)

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brettsalanger · 21/05/2025 06:43

I think your DC is a bit old for them now.
they are pretty small inside and you can’t back as much as you think. They are also bulky and the novelty of sitting on them will wear out quick for a 6 year old.

Youll end up carrying it - a back pack for your DC would be much better.

CrownCoats · 21/05/2025 06:40

Massive waste of money. They’re bulky and heavy and have a very small capacity. You will end up having to carry it on top of everything else you have to carry. I would also say a 6 year old is too big for one. The ideal age is about 2-3 years.

ravenclaworslytherin · 21/05/2025 06:40

My 7yr old, 5yr old, and 3yr old all have them. Never been abroad with them but we find them handy for UK holidays and sleepovers at grandparents house. I can get a week worth of clothes including swim towel and float in each of them

NewNewForest · 21/05/2025 06:39

Mine had them as toddlers, reception, ish but didn’t get much use out of them by 6/7. By the time they get older their clothes are bigger so they can fit less in the case and you end up packing their stuff in yours!

roses2 · 21/05/2025 06:39

EasyJet and Wizz Air charge extra for Trunkis when I checked last year

voxnihili · 21/05/2025 06:39

Trunki is great and we took it free on easyJet last year. We’ve had ours since DD was 2. She’s now 6 and our next holiday will be the first it isn’t used - DD (who is tall for her age) is far too big to sit on it now.

SendBooksAndTea · 21/05/2025 06:37

I'd say at 6 they are getting a bit old for it, dd had one from tiny and loved it.

Peanut91 · 21/05/2025 06:36

My 6yr old and 4yr old love their trunkis and use them if they go for sleepovers at my parents house, my eldest uses his for hospital stays (he has a chronic health condition) and they often just play with them. I got both of them off market place and both were in very good condition

malmi · 21/05/2025 06:19

The Ryanair site is pretty clear. You can take it as the “small bag” even though it exceeds the limits of the small bag size (40 x 20 x 25cm). That’s the free bag. Therefore, taking the Trunki is free. I’m going to get one for our upcoming Ryanair trip.

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