The £16.99 backpack designed for work, university and Ryanair travel

A backpack designed to take you from the office to university and then onto a weekend away is currently £16.99 in a limited-time Amazon deal.

One reviewer was initially dubious about the low price but says the WENIG cabin bag turned out to be better than expected, with a sturdy feel, plenty of pockets and enough room for several days away.

The WENIG cabin backpack has been reduced from £26.99 to £16.99, giving shoppers a 37 per cent saving. This price applies to the black 40 x 30 x 20cm, 24-litre version. Other colours and sizes are available, but prices vary.

While the WENIG travel backpack is designed around airline cabin luggage, its practical layout could make it useful well beyond flying. The separate laptop compartment, organiser pockets and compact dimensions mean it could work as an everyday bag for commuting, college or university as well as a personal travel bag.

One reviewer said they were initially unsure about the quality because the price was considerably cheaper than some alternatives. Having received it, however, they were impressed by the construction, describing the stitching and overall feel as “fantastic” and saying the material did not feel thin or flimsy. See the WENIG cabin bag deal

For travel, the Ryanair-sized backpack measures 40 x 30 x 20cm and is designed to fit beneath the seat on airlines including Ryanair and Wizz Air. The listing also names EasyJet, Lufthansa, Vueling, Air France, Norwegian and KLM among the airlines it is intended to suit, although travellers should always check the latest baggage dimensions and conditions attached to their specific ticket.

The reviewer put those dimensions to the test, saying the bag fitted comfortably beneath a standard Ryanair seat, provided it was not overfilled. That could make it useful for anyone trying to avoid paying for additional cabin luggage, although the amount you can pack will depend on how bulky your belongings are.

Inside, the WENIG underseat backpack opens like a small suitcase, with compression straps to help keep clothes in place. There is a large main compartment, a separate laptop section, front organiser pockets and a side mesh pocket for a water bottle.

The reviewer said they did not use the laptop compartment themselves, but praised the number of pockets and the overall capacity. They estimated they could fit around five days' worth of clothing, potentially with a pair of shoes, depending on how bulky the clothes were. Shop the WENIG travel rucksack

For students, that suitcase-style opening could be handy when the same bag is being used for university equipment one day and travel the next. The laptop compartment is designed for devices up to 14 inches, while the various smaller pockets can be used for chargers, stationery, headphones and other everyday items.

There are also features aimed at commuters and travellers. The WENIG backpack has a trolley sleeve that can slide over a suitcase handle, a hidden back pocket for valuables and side compression straps. It also has a built-in USB charging cable, although you will need your own portable power bank to actually charge a device.

Interestingly, the reviewer removed the charging cable because they considered it unnecessary, so this is one feature that will depend on how you intend to use the bag. The backpack is also made from water-resistant polyester and has padded, ventilated shoulder straps, along with a chest buckle intended to make carrying heavier loads more comfortable.

The £16.99 WENIG cabin backpack is therefore not just aimed at holidaymakers. Its laptop storage, organiser pockets and trolley sleeve could make it a useful option for work, college or university, while its 40 x 30 x 20cm dimensions are designed with underseat airline travel in mind.

The current £16.99 price is specifically for the black 40 x 30 x 20cm, 24-litre model. Other colours and sizes are listed separately and can cost different amounts, while the deal is marked as limited time.

For anyone after one backpack that can cover commuting, lectures and short trips, the WENIG bag at £16.99 offers a combination of laptop storage, multiple compartments, water-resistant material and airline-friendly dimensions, with one reviewer saying its quality exceeded expectations for the price.