Luggage for Behind-Seat Shelf

geoffbland · Saturday at 12:54 PM

Just in case anyone is after cheapish options for luggage that fit in the behind seat shelf I found these.

I measured the shelf and found it’s a bit of an awkward size; you can fit two fairly wide cases but that are not tall so they do not obscure the rear-view mirror. Meanwhile there’s a bit of depth to the shelf meaning you can go up to about 25cm deep not common for a smaller suitcase. Finally, it has to fit past the seat to get it in the back. Also to save a bit of height I didn't want tall castors on the bottom - just a simple pull along.

I found these. They arrived today and I can confirm two of these fit well on the shelf. There’s a smallish gap between them still that you can use for your other half’s neck pillow too.

These were the only half-decent wide, fat and short cases I could find.

I’ve not used them in anger yet but checked they fit and they seem fairly OK quality for the price.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0B3245V2T

Edit: As pointed out below by KJD 56x45x25 is the standard Easyjet large carry-on size, so if you search on Amazon for this you find a lot more options.

centerpunch · Saturday at 1:33 PM

Link doesn't work in the US, is this the bag?

56x45x25cm easyJet & British Airways Large Carry On Approved & Tested

Flight Knight Cabin Soft Shell Textile Suitcase Going away on holiday has never been easier with this iconic cabin suitcase designed for weekends and city breaks. It’s compatible with Airlines including easyJet (Large Cabin), British Airways & Jet2. This cabin bag has specifically designed so it...

flightknight.com

geoffbland · Saturday at 3:34 PM

centerpunch said:
Link doesn't work in the US, is this the bag?

56x45x25cm easyJet & British Airways Large Carry On Approved & Tested

Flight Knight Cabin Soft Shell Textile Suitcase Going away on holiday has never been easier with this iconic cabin suitcase designed for weekends and city breaks. It’s compatible with Airlines including easyJet (Large Cabin), British Airways & Jet2. This cabin bag has specifically designed so it...

flightknight.com

Yes that's the same bag.

I should have included the name - it's called the "Flight Knight Cabin 22".

Nick Sticks · Saturday at 3:34 PM

centerpunch said:
Link doesn't work in the US, is this the bag?

56x45x25cm easyJet & British Airways Large Carry On Approved & Tested

Flight Knight Cabin Soft Shell Textile Suitcase Going away on holiday has never been easier with this iconic cabin suitcase designed for weekends and city breaks. It’s compatible with Airlines including easyJet (Large Cabin), British Airways & Jet2. This cabin bag has specifically designed so it...

flightknight.com

Looks like it.

KJD · Sunday at 5:46 AM

56x45x25 is the standard Easyjet large carry-on size.
There are many options available in that size.

I had two Samsonite semi-soft ones that fit perfectly on their sides, with room on top for some more stuff without blocking the rear view.

ADC · Sunday at 6:03 AM

I think the biggest pro tip for any luggage (regardless of whether you are cramming it into the Emira) is to avoid casters and look for rollers. They just take up space and catch on every bloody thing (or get snapped off by rogue baggage handlers). And don't even get me started on cobbled streets!!

JohnS · Sunday at 9:55 AM

geoffbland said:
Just in case anyone is after cheapish options for luggage that fit in the behind seat shelf I found these.

I measured the shelf and found it’s a bit of an awkward size; you can fit two fairly wide cases but that are not tall so they do not obscure the rear-view mirror. Meanwhile there’s a bit of depth to the shelf meaning you can go up to about 25cm wide not common for a smaller suitcase. Finally, it has to fit past the seat to get it in the back. Also to save a bit of height I didn't want tall castors on the bottom - just a simple pull along.

I found these. They arrived today and I can confirm two of these fit well on the shelf. There’s a smallish gap between them still that you can use for your other half’s neck pillow too.

These were the only half-decent wide, fat and short cases I could find.

I’ve not used them in anger yet but checked they fit and they seem fairly OK quality for the price.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0B3245V2T

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I bought two of these. They are perfect for the job. I also locate them with the roller wheels facing each case. I also adjust the main zipper to be along the side of the case, as when placed onto the rear shelf clothes can be taken in/out of the case for overnight stays. Only downside with the case being, if the weight is too great the top soft handle stitching can begin to break, it just requires gentler handling. Otherwise perfect as they are soft and compress with the seat as the seat is tilted back.

We've been into Europe three time so far with the Lotus (plus cases), the last trip in June was over 3 weeks to the Dolomites in Italy. No shortage of clothes, just too many (of the wrong type), thought it was going to be cold high up in the mountains as two weeks previous there was snow, so took hiking gear for snow but most had thawed.

Wherever we went people wanted to talk about the Emira. Some locations even offered parking places away from the crowds to prevent any marks etc.

The Emira was perfect on the mountain passes taking-in the steep, twisty narrow roads in it's stride. And when possible on the German autobahn 3 digit (mph) cruising was a regular feature.

Gone a bit off topic, but suffice to say, for me, my Emira is a perfect car, 2 ltr turbo, sports suspension, cup 2 tyres and adequate luggage space. Aside from minor software updates, I've only had one failure, a drivers side tyre pressure sensor and that's it in 8,200 miles. Long may it continue.

geoffbland · Sunday at 11:35 AM

KJD said:
56x45x25 is the standard Easyjet large carry-on size.
There are many options available in that size.

Thanks. This case was the only one I could find with a decent size that was the correct dimensions when I searched on Amazon, case by case. But as you point out if you search Easyjet case you get many matches. So there are quite a few other options.

geoffbland · Sunday at 11:40 AM

JohnS said:
I bought two of these. They are perfect for the job. I also locate them with the roller wheels facing each case. I also adjust the main zipper to be along the side of the case, as when placed onto the rear shelf clothes can be taken in/out of the case for overnight stays. Only downside with the case being, if the weight is too great the top soft handle stitching can begin to break, it just requires gentler handling. Otherwise perfect as they are soft and compress with the seat as the seat is tilted back.

We've been into Europe three time so far with the Lotus (plus cases), the last trip in June was over 3 weeks to the Dolomites in Italy. No shortage of clothes, just too many (of the wrong type), thought it was going to be cold high up in the mountains as two weeks previous there was snow, so took hiking gear for snow but most had thawed.

Wherever we went people wanted to talk about the Emira. Some locations even offered parking places away from the crowds to prevent any marks etc.

The Emira was perfect on the mountain passes taking-in the steep, twisty narrow roads in it's stride. And when possible on the German autobahn 3 digit (mph) cruising was a regular feature.

Gone a bit off topic, but suffice to say, for me, my Emira is a perfect car, 2 ltr turbo, sports suspension, cup 2 tyres and adequate luggage space. Aside from minor software updates, I've only had one failure, a drivers side tyre pressure sensor and that's it in 8,200 miles. Long may it continue.

All of that is useful information as we'll be doing our first trip to Europe in the Emira ourselves in August. A lot of that will be driving through Germany, Italy and the Alps.

JohnS · Sunday at 3:12 PM

geoffbland said:
All of that is useful information as we'll be doing our first trip to Europe in the Emira ourselves in August. A lot of that will be driving through Germany, Italy and the Alps.

You've probably sorted your route, but if your like us and we didn't, you may run into several difficulties. Driving through Belgium, Luxembourg, Germany, Austria and on to Italy sounds simple as it routes round France and the tolls. You also get to have a blast on the German autobahns. But as we found don't drive anywhere near Lille (France) as this is a low emissions zone and you'll need a sticker. Driving past Stuttgart is ok, but don't enter as this is also a low emission zone and requires stickers. Austria requires a vignette to drive through assuming you'll not be taking all the back roads and driving round the key junctions. All of these issues can be sorted before you set off, 2 to 3 weeks for Lille, 2 weeks for Stuttgart and Austria online before you drive in. Apart from that, you'll have a great time in the Emira and the Alpine passes are brilliant. Enjoy.

geoffbland · Sunday at 4:21 PM

Thanks. Yes we have our route mostly sorted now. Had been using the RAC Europe driving website that mentioned the French sticker but not anything about other countires.

I have got the French Air Quality sticker as I had read it is needed in some places (like Lille) but also that there's other places that have it temporarily - so difficult to avoid.
I didn't know about the Austrian vignette so thanks for that - I have that one online now.

We will be driving past Stuttgart too but not going in there. But after you said that I looked up the German Low Emissions zones and there are quite a few cities now with this - including one where we are staying. So again thanks for mentioning that , so I'll get that sorted too. We'll end up with so many stickers on our windscreen we'll look like a primary school kids work book.

Edit: Looks like I need a vignette for Switzerland too.

tritzenthaler · Sunday at 10:20 PM

I think these are all good options, however I opted to purchase a set of custom bags from Bagworld Bespoke Bags. I sent them photos of my car (interior and exterior) and they custom make the bags to match the car. A full set of 5 bags is about $1,200. It takes about 5 weeks to custom make the bags, I should have mine in another week or so…can’t wait. They have been extremely responsive to questions, and updates.

Bagworld Bespoke Bags Ltd
Windsor House, 5, Windsor Road, Redditch, Worcestershire, B97 6DJ.

geoffbland · Monday at 2:15 AM

tritzenthaler said:
I think these are all good options, however I opted to purchase a set of custom bags from Bagworld Bespoke Bags. I sent them photos of my car (interior and exterior) and they custom make the bags to match the car. A full set of 5 bags is about $1,200. It takes about 5 weeks to custom make the bags, I should have mine in another week or so…can’t wait. They have been extremely responsive to questions, and updates.

It would be nice to see some pics when you have them.

shinoo · Monday at 12:26 PM

I fit my roll aboard into the back of an Emira on our H2R2 road trip. I was pleasantly surprised. Of course it helps that my seat is not all the way back!

tritzenthaler · Monday at 9:39 PM

geoffbland said:
It would be nice to see some pics when you have them.

I’ll post photos, when the set of bags are complete he is sending me photos before shipping so I can see them.

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