Shoe compartments, wet-dry pockets, expandable capacity — what separates a real gym bag from a travel duffel, and which one actually covers both jobs.

From R595 anti-theft commuters to R2,250 designer business backpacks — how to choose a laptop backpack for South African commutes, campus life and client meetings.

Every South African airline's cabin bag size and weight limits in one table — FlySafair, LIFT, SAA, CemAir and Airlink — plus which bags actually fit and how to pack to avoid check-in fees.