MATEIN Ryanair cabin backpack drops from £25.99 to £13.99

A travel backpack designed to fit under your airline seat has dropped to just £13.99 in a limited-time deal, making it a tempting option for anyone planning a budget-friendly getaway.

The MATEIN expandable Ryanair cabin bag is down from £25.99, saving shoppers £12, or 46%. More than 1,000 have been bought in the past month, and the MATEIN cabin backpack is available at this deal price in black. Other colours are also on sale, although prices vary.

Designed around the 40 x 30 x 20cm underseat cabin bag dimensions, this lightweight backpack weighs just 0.8kg and is intended to carry the essentials for a two- to three-day trip.

Its expandable design increases packing space by around 25%, giving you a little extra flexibility when you need room for another outfit or travel essentials. The expandable Ryanair cabin bag is also designed for use with airlines including easyJet, Wizz Air and Lufthansa, but always check the baggage rules attached to your specific ticket before flying.

One of the most useful features is the suitcase-style opening, which allows the main compartment to open fully at 180 degrees for easier packing. Inside, elastic compression straps help keep clothes in place, while a large zipped mesh pocket in the lid provides extra organisation.

There's also a front pocket for items you want to reach quickly. For travellers who dislike rummaging through a stuffed bag at the airport, the MATEIN travel backpack offers a practical layout that makes it easier to see what's packed.

The design is flexible, too. Padded shoulder straps can be tucked away into a zipped back panel, allowing the bag to be carried in a more traditional hand-luggage style when needed.

When worn as a backpack, breathable back padding and adjustable shoulder straps are intended to make it more comfortable to carry, while a chest buckle helps distribute the load. The convertible cabin bag also features a luggage strap to attach it to a suitcase, which could be handy when navigating a busy airport or train station.

Made from water-resistant polyester, the backpack is designed to handle everyday wear and unexpected light showers. Lockable main-compartment zips, side compression buckles and a luggage strap add to its practical appeal, while the expandable section can be compressed to help keep the bag within the required size. The black MATEIN underseat backpack could therefore work for weekend breaks, short business trips and everyday commuting, as well as holidays.

A five-star reviewer who bought the bag for a four-day European break was particularly impressed with how much it could hold. They said the suitcase-style opening made packing easy, with enough room for clothes, toiletries, make-up, hair straighteners, a travel adapter and phone charger.

They also praised the hardwearing material, sturdy zips and comfortable padded straps, explaining that the compression straps helped keep the bag compact while holding an extra coat on the outside. The reviewer recommended it to others, adding that friends were impressed enough to consider ordering one too. Their experience suggests the MATEIN expandable backpack could be a useful option for travellers who want to make the most of their underseat allowance.

At £13.99 instead of £25.99, this deal cuts the price by almost half and offers a range of features usually associated with more expensive travel bags. With expandable storage, a fully opening main compartment and hideaway shoulder straps, the MATEIN Ryanair cabin bag is worth a look if you're trying to keep travel costs down. The offer is limited-time, so the price may change.