I have not checked a bag in 6 months. This is the only backpack I travel with.

Fits as a personal item on every airline · 14 colors · Free returns

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By A. Moreau, Travel Editor · March 2026 · 5 min read

I have not checked a bag in 6 months. This is the only backpack I travel with.

A Parisian backpack that passes as a personal item on every airline I have flown. I tested it on 8 trips.

Pont-des-Arts Backpack in Olive by ZEDE Paris — The Olive Small. The only bag I travel with now.

I saw a video ad claiming the Pont-des-Arts Backpack fits as a personal item on every airline. I was skeptical because most brands lie about dimensions, but the Olive Small looked polished enough for the airport and structured enough for work, so I ordered it anyway.

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The first flight test

I packed it for a weekend in New York: a 13 inch MacBook Air, one change of clothes rolled tight, charger and cable, toiletries pouch, AirPods, and a water bottle. Everything went in. I went through security without putting it on the belt, slid it under the seat in front of me, skipped baggage claim, and went straight from the gate to the restaurant.

Customer photo of PONT-DES-ARTS backpack unboxing

5/5

"I took this on three flights last month. Fits perfectly under the seat. Never had to check it once."

Sophie L. / Olive / Small · Verified purchase

What actually fits

Item	Status
Laptop (13 inch)	Fits
Clothes (1 outfit rolled)	Fits
Chargers	Fits
Toiletries pouch	Fits
Water bottle (500ml)	Fits
Umbrella	Fits
Book	Fits
AirPods	Fits

Not just a travel bag

I used the same bag for a client dinner that evening. The canvas and leather read as polished, not sporty, and nobody guessed it was the same backpack I had been traveling with all day.

Pont-des-Arts Backpack in Olive at dinner — Same backpack, later that night.

5/5

"I use it for work every day and brought it to Barcelona last month. Same bag for both. Zero complaints."

Anita F. / Olive / Small · Verified purchase

15,000+

Customers

4.5/5

Trustpilot

Colors

2019

Est. in Paris

The compliment thing

Three people asked about the bag during one weekend trip. One at the airport, one at the hotel, and one at dinner. Nobody guessed the price. There is no visible logo, so the design does the talking.

See the Pont-des-Arts Backpack

Small · $119 · 14 colors · Free returns

How it compares

	ZEDE Pont-des-Arts	Dedicated Travel Pack	Weekender Bag
Passes as personal item	Yes	No	No
Looks good at dinner	Yes	No	No
Material	Canvas + real leather	Nylon	Synthetic
Price	$119	$150+	$80+
Visible branding	None	Usually yes	Usually yes
Weight	Light	Heavy	Heavy

5/5

"The ideal bag! The right size and full of pockets. Super practical for going to work."

Barbara F. , Raspberry / Large · Verified purchase

After 8 trips

The verdict is simple: the canvas is softening in a way that looks intentional, not worn out. There is still no damage, the brass hardware still looks clean, and the bag still slides under the seat exactly the way it did on trip one.

I have recommended it to four people. All four bought it.

5/5

"This bag is extremely practical and at the same time very nicely designed. Pretty colors, good fabric, very versatile. Sportive and elegant!"

Eva Susanne H. , Blue Grey / Small · Verified purchase

PONT-DES-ARTS Backpack

Washed cotton canvas · Split cowhide leather · Antique brass hardware

$119

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Common Questions

Does it really fit under the seat?

The Small (6.5L) measures 12 x 9.5 x 3.5 inches. It fits under the seat on all major US carriers including Delta, United, American, and Southwest. We have had zero reports of it being gate-checked.

What laptop size fits?

Up to 13 inches. A 13 inch MacBook Air fits with room for a sleeve.

Is it rain resistant?

The canvas is water-repellent. Not waterproof, but it handles light rain and splashes without staining.

What are the exact dimensions?

Small: 12 x 9.5 x 3.5 inches (6.5L). Large: 14.5 x 12 x 4.7 inches (14L). The Small is the personal item option.

How long does shipping take to the US?

8 to 12 business days with full tracking.

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