Specs:
- Measurement – 55.1 x 34.8 x 22.9cm.
- Weight – 3.2kg.
- Standout options? For a surcharge, it may possibly embrace an ejectable USB-connected energy financial institution for on-the-go leisure or enterprise journey charging.
Professionals:
- Features a waterproof laundry bag (additionally useful for any leak-prone toiletries).
- Solely 4 and five-star rankings from frequent flyers within the opinions.
- The charger will increase your telephone again to full battery as much as 4 instances.
Cons:
- In-built charger solely accessible for an additional £20.
- Not Ryanair cabin baggage compliant.
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