Off on holiday to avoid the cold? I found two no-fail cabin bags, tried and tested, for under £25

Need an easyJet or Ryanair cabin bag you know will pass the dreaded check-in test? You've come to the right place.

As we head deeper into winter, more and more of us are heading to sunnier, warmer climates to avoid the cold. And I'm seriously considering following suit, particularly as I've found two no-fail cabin bags to get me there. Not only have I tried and tested them, both are currently at a bargain price in the Black Friday sales.

So, if like me, you have spent years winging it at the airport, dreading the bag checker at the gate and potentially having to squeeze my luggage in there, take the stress out of flying with low-cost airlines (and avoid extra charges) with these no-fail options below.

Shop Ryanair & easyJet-approved cabin bags

The Lossga bag above is a definitely my top pick, which I found last year when scouring the best Black Friday luggage deals. Designed specifically to easyJet's cabin bag size specs, it cost just over £20 and I was immediately pleasantly surprised by the quality and design of this backpack – it also fits in a lot more than I was expecting. This bag is great for easyJet, however, it's not guaranteed when it comes to Ryanair, as its specs are slightly different. But there is a smaller option, which would work for both.

And it's not just me who is sold on the brilliance of the Lossga backpack. Many of my colleagues have bought it (I think mostly to shut me up), and have also been really pleasantly surprised.

Audience Development Manager at Future Lauren Stansfied says: "I really love how I can fit everything I need for a short weekend away, and it fits the easyJet underseat bag rules so avoids the extra charges. It didn't feel heavy with it packed to the rim, and was well supported so wasn't uncomfortable carrying it around for the day whilst waiting for check-in at the hotel. If you need to bring it in at all, the side straps allows you to really squash the bag even smaller if needed."

Ryanair & easyJet free cabin bag measurements

The exact measurements for free cabin bags on each airline are:

• EasyJet – 45 x 36 x 20cm (including any handles or wheels)
• RyanAir – 40 x 20 x 25cm (including any handles or wheels)

If you are flying with either Ryanair or easyJet soon, it's worth visiting both airlines; websites to check the rules on cabin bags. If you want to test your bag fits without visiting the airport, there is a great easyJet free cabin bag size checker feature available on the easyJet app, where you can see whether the luggage you have is suitable.

Lossga Travel Backpack

The Lossga travel backpack is less than £25, so I was skeptical of its quality, but it's surprisingly well made. The material is thick, strong and the stitching is high quality, making all the straps feel really sturdy.

It has a lot of pockets, which some will love, others not so much. I found it really helpful, particularly the one at the front which made accessing and storing my passport really convenient. And this bottom pocket to keep shoes away from the main section that holds clothes was really handy.

The back of the bag has padding on the outside, making it comfortable and breathable. It also has clasps around the edge of the bag to really secure your items (and help you squeeze that little extra in but still fit in the bag checker). I also love how it comes in different colours (I have my eye very much on this green version), so you can easily identify each family members luggage.

The bag comes in two sizes, one is suitable for both airlines, the other slightly bigger one is only suitable for easyJet, so be sure to check the size selections before you buy.