What is considered your carry-on, on an airplane???

Question

is it okay to have a backpack and another larger bag? (this would be larger than a purse, it'd be an oversized totebag)

Answer 1

You are allowed one carry on and a personal item (purse, briefcase, etc.)  The carry-on and the personal item must not excede

9 x 14 x 22 in  (Length x width x height)

Answer 2

I travel all the time an over sized totebag is ok a backpack is ok and a very small suitcase is ok you can have a purse or a lap top that you can put under your feet and you can put a bag in the overhead

Answer 3

Check with your airlines website.

It can vary from 1 bag with size limit to 1 bag and laptop and hand bag and many other combinations.