In search of personal item size, tote style, overnight bag w/trolley sleeve

RedOxx MUTT. RedOxx.com
Some of the Vera Bradley bags like weekender, travel tote, etc..

I really like my Sherpani Camden, and the specs say it has a luggage pass through slot:

Luggage Pass-Through: Yes, suitcase handles up to 7.5’’ wide

And it’s on a great sale now!
https://sherpani.com/products/camden-sale

I didn’t need the backpack straps on mine since I just carry it as either a tote or crossbody, so I carefully cut them off, and it looks great.

I'm from Canada, so Amazon links are useless, but I got a knockoff of this Foldie bag from Amazon and us3d it for 6 weeks in Asia recently. https://the-foldie.com/products/the-foldie-4-0?variant=43022294679772 It's my new favorite bag.
The bottom unzips a further 6 inches to maximize the under seat space.
It is flexible, but not flimsy, but you may still want that laptop sleeve just in case.

That Shepani looks very versatile. Don't think I've seen that exact type of bag before.

The price of the first two are way out of bounds. Nice that they do have trolley panels though.

Since it looks like you’re in Atlanta, I was at TJ Maxx just the other day in Dunwoody and they had several really nice bags that had trolley sleeves and all kinds of cool features. Now inventory turns over there a lot, so I can’t guarantee they’re still there, but you can get some really good deals there on luggage.

We've used the Rick Steves' Veloce bag for years. It seems to fit your needs, so check it out on their site.

What airline are you flying and what is their personal item size? Without the measurements we can’t determine what suggestions will actually be allowed.

I've used a bag with a squared off corners like the first Away bag (cheap-o copy). The square corners made it harder to pack and seemed like wasted space. Ended up getting a Foldie on sale. Much better. Personally, I'd go for one with an additional cross-body strap.

all great suggestions. @Carol, I am in ATL. The TJ Maxx nearest me (I'm in Decatur) isn't great but the Marshall's is. I'll check them out.
@Jean, that Sherpani isn't what I had in mind for my personal item but I really like the convertible stule bag! How handy that would be. I don't need another day bag, but.......
@dotilgen, thanks for the info about the corners of your Away dupe. I am leaning the Foldie or knockoff (+ a laptop sleeve) because I feel like it will be easier to compress under a seat. And the price is certainly right.
Thanks all.

Hi,
I have used the Away travel bag for traveling but stopped using it because I wanted something lighter. For the past few years I have been using the Medium Metro Tote Deluxe from MZ Wallace. https://www.mzwallace.com/products/black-rec-medium-metro-tote-deluxe. It fits in the overhead or at your feet in front of you.

Kayla,

What did you decide on? I am looking for the same thing, although I really want a crossbody strap.

I have looked at the Tumi bags but they are a bit pricier than I wanted to spend. The MZ Wallace Totes are popular but they don't have a crossbody strap. I love the Monos Metro Tote but it also does not have a crossbody strap. The Paravel Pacific Tote doesn't have a zipper close.

I just came across the Haven Laptop Tote Bag by CalPak -- it might be the answer!

Any other suggestions anyone?

I've got this Delsey that I actually bring on a trip as a foldable in the suitcase but becomes another bag (I do check a bag) for souvenirs, etc. https://us.delsey.com/products/401676402-chatelet-air-20-tote-bag?variant=43297495515359https://us.delsey.com/products/401676402-chatelet-air-20-tote-bag?variant=43297495515359

I don't have a bag recommendation but I have noticed that if you search for "personal item bag" on Amazon instead of "tote bag", you get a different variety of products. Many of them specify that they are "personal item" bags for specific airlines.