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Hes taking a 45l hiking bag for hand luggage

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FriedBrainFood · 30/05/2023 21:33

Were a family of 4, me, OH, DS 6, and LO baby.
Flying out tommrow I will have LOs changing bag with all his bits and bobs. DS will have his little backpack with spare change of clothes, teddy and colouring. OH usually takes a grey normal sized backpack where we put doucments, snacks and other bits as hand luggage. We've used the bag on other flights it's also wearable for both of us (even though he has this obsession of hanging everything off it.) We are also taking 2 hold luggage and stroller.

Earlier I told OH that we need to put something in the grey bag he said I'm taking my new bag, I asked which one he said it's in the other room, I went and had a look and it's a FUCKING 45L hiking bag with waist straps and just a monstrosity. I said we dont need such a big bag there barley enough seating room. Plus I will have baby in the baby carrier, so will struggle to carry other things. Especially If ASD DS6 has a meltdown and I have to carry him.

From the past few holidays Ive realised for us it's best not to have lots of hand luggage as we never get space in the overhead compartments despite how early we get to our seats, so we've had to put stuff under the seats. OH is also overweight and takes up a bit of extra room, he ends up squashing me most of the time, he always leaves his puffa coat on for the whole flight and just looks uncomfortable. He eventually takes it off but there never any space so he tries to shove it behind my seat for me to use as a cushion, which I dont want, as I'll be holding baby so less room anyway. I've tried to explain myself and the reasons but hes adamant hes going to take it.

I had sorted the bags on friday so everything was manageable but now last minute hes decided take that hideous hiking bag. Hes not packed a single thing, I've done everything, even packed his crap. I'm just fucking pissed off with this type of shit that he does. He always does random shit like this last minute. He doesnt even hike, he hates walking. He won't ever use that bag again. I'm just festering because i know exactly what will happen tomorrow because hes so predictable but as always it will end up being my fault.

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frustratednomad · 06/06/2023 13:26

@HomeB Thank you, I certainly hope that's the case. My bag fits the weight and measurements ok but I wouldn't be able to fit my small handbag in as well without squashing something.

CurlewKate · 06/06/2023 13:33

I'm a little confused. If it'll go as hand luggage, what's the problem? I mean-he's obviously a dickhead from the other things you've said-but I don't see why the bag's an issue if it's not oversized.

Riv · 06/06/2023 16:50

@frustratednomad we flew from Manchester.

frustratednomad · 06/06/2023 17:35

@Riv Thanks, hopefully not so strict at Stansted.

Riv · 06/06/2023 20:29

@frustratednomad 🤞🏼🤞🏼

Mommasgotabrandnewbag · 06/06/2023 20:34

Puffa jacket tells me everything I need to know. Ltb

PriamFarrl · 06/06/2023 20:38

frustratednomad · 06/06/2023 17:35

@Riv Thanks, hopefully not so strict at Stansted.

I flew Jet 2 from Stansted a couple of years ago and no one looked. I flew from there with RyanAir last week and no one looked then either.

frustratednomad · 06/06/2023 20:44

@PriamFarrl Thanks for that, maybe I'm over thinking this, soon find out!

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