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Evening Standard
Lifestyle
Abha Shah

Best daypacks for air travel in 2025 that are lightweight and practical

Despite the plethora of onboard entertainment, window-gazing and people-watching to engage in on any flight, there are some creature comforts every traveller needs.  

Tech for work (laptops, portable keyboards and headphones) and tech for play like e-readers, tablets and er… headphones. Notoriously dry air on board means parched skin and in turn, sub-100ml hydrating solutions to combat it. And of course, there are vital bits and pieces needed on any trip: passport, wallet, chargers, water bottles, ear plugs and an extra layer of warmth when you’re cruising at 35,000 feet.

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