In most cases, a garment bag that can be folded and fit into the designated carry on space, is allowed to be considered a carry on. The risk of the bag being destroyed or the clothes being ruined however are on the person making the choice to carry on the garment bag.

With a wheeled garment bag one can carry luggage easily by pulling it behind them on wheels. They are used to take luggage to airports usually and is easier than carrying a bag or suitcase.

You can get the smell out of a sealskin coat by hanging it up in a vinyl garment bag and then adding an open packet of ground coffee to the bottom of the bag. Zip the vinyl garment bag shut and leave for a few days to one week. Each day, stir the ground coffee remembering to close the garment bag. When the coat smells of coffee, remove it from the garment bag and hang it outside in the fresh air for a few hours. Store as usual in your wardrobe.

One can purchase a carry on garment bag from many different stores and retailers. Some examples that carry these bags include Target, Zappos, and Sears.

They are more concentrated (more effective) that way. Remember to use less & allow plenty of time to air out the garment before you wear. Even if the bag is sealed airtight, the garment may be affected without your knowledge.