Looking for a good roller bag....

[G200_PILOT]

Hey folks. I must have clicked on at least 500 websites over the last week looking for a good roller bag. I currently have a 27" PNS bag that I love but it's just too damn heavy. When I look at the different sites, most of the bags weigh around 9 pounds. My metal framed PNS weighs over 15 pounds.

But now I'm running into a problem finding a bag that meets all of the things I'm looking for.

-Good wheels
-strong handle
-big enough to hold cloths for 7 days (a 22" roller isn't big enough)
-a good warranty
-light weight

So does anyone have any suggestions???

Thanks!

 

[JungleJett]

PW,

Have you considered the ABS Plastic version of your PNS bag? I too am looking to get a new bag and will follow this thread.

Hope to see you on the road some day.

T

 

[G200_PILOT]

I looked at it but someone on the ASAP forum said they didn't have good luck with the plastic lasting too long. If I knew it was strong enough to last through our rough handlers, I'd get one without and hesitation. I'll keep looking into it.

You're on my no-fly list...

 

[SpaceBall 1]

I have been using the 22" ABS version of the Purdy Neat since October 2003 and it has held up great. I have one crack in the top of the frame and a few of the skids on the back have been broken off. All in all I have been happy wiht it, but will probably get the good ol' aluminum framed bag when this one finally gives it up and go with 27".

 

[SKYLAWYER]

I've been considering the 27"PNS for a while also. My main concearn is being denied to carry it on because of its size and the chance of having to pay extra if it's checked with all the airlines getting really strick on checked luggage weight limits. I believe some have already lowered the weight and increased the fee. I guess if you make it to the gate and then have to check it there would be now way to weight the bag and then force you to pay extra. I am hoping that strong bag company reads this thread and launches a 27" version soon. I am very interested in that product but I think it would be too small. Currently using the standard size rollerboard and during the winters its a pain getting 7 days worth of clothes in it.

 

[BIGSLAW]

Take a look at the Wenger (Swiss gear) 24". You can find it at target for a little over a 100.00. Its the best one Ive found so far. Or just check the Wenger line of roller bags, Ive been impressed so far with their products.

 

[JungleJett]

I am opting for this. Airline rampers treat bags like this anyway.

 

[blueridge71]

I recommend this one for $139.

http://www.ebags.com/ebags/pilot_plus_22_upright/product_detail/index.cfm?ModelID=63463

 

[jackpilot]

This one is nicely built.

http://www.strongbags.com/shop/product_info.php?cPath=16&products_id=79

 

[Midnight Flyer]

i too have the regular metal framed PNS bag, the stealth, but just not as large as yours. it fits into all the overheads (except the barbie jet of course). Has a very strong handle and has lasted me many years. Why would you want something else? It's weight should not be an issue since it's got wheels. It's not like you're hoisting the bag over your shoulder or anything. I carry a weeks worth of cloths, a computer bag, and a flight kit all strapped on it and I can pull it with one finger.

 

[-FlyAuburn-]

Hey does that 27" fit into airline overhead compartment? I'm in the market for the same thing.

 

[Geronimo4497]

i too have the regular metal framed PNS bag, the stealth, but just not as large as yours. it fits into all the overheads (except the barbie jet of course). Has a very strong handle and has lasted me many years. Why would you want something else? It's weight should not be an issue since it's got wheels. It's not like you're hoisting the bag over your shoulder or anything. I carry a weeks worth of cloths, a computer bag, and a flight kit all strapped on it and I can pull it with one finger.

Weight is of concern for those of us not on a standard bag weight program. The cargo compartments of some of the small fractional airplanes are, well, small.

 

[G200_PILOT]

I have NEVER been turned away while airlining with my 27". As long as you're in uniform, they could care less. It fits in all the overheads except for the RJs.

Weight IS the only issue and as dumb as it may sound to you, I would love to have a bag that weighs half as much.

 

[gunfyter]

You're going to get the Costco bag ... I just did a 10 day tour with it.

... Resistance is Futile...​

 

[batsky2000]

Hey folks. I must have clicked on at least 500 websites over the last week looking for a good roller bag. I currently have a 27" PNS bag that I love but it's just too damn heavy. When I look at the different sites, most of the bags weigh around 9 pounds. My metal framed PNS weighs over 15 pounds.

But now I'm running into a problem finding a bag that meets all of the things I'm looking for.

-Good wheels
-strong handle
-big enough to hold cloths for 7 days (a 22" roller isn't big enough)
-a good warranty
-light weight

So does anyone have any suggestions???

Thanks!

Get the 23" pns, I have had mine for 12 years and would never switch to anything else, I can make it through a month in the 23", just don't bring stuff you will never use, it makes life easy, but the pns steel frame bags rule, don't be a whimp, use your pns bag as a workout if you have a problem, but I have never had to check my bag and it still looks new

 

[batsky2000]

Hey does that 27" fit into airline overhead compartment? I'm in the market for the same thing.

Yes, but it takes the whole length of the bin, my 23" go's in wheels first and then I have room for my computer and book bag, and I then have my own bin, the 27" uses the whole bin

 

[amaineiac]

Yes, but it takes the whole length of the bin, my 23" go's in wheels first and then I have room for my computer and book bag, and I then have my own bin, the 27" uses the whole bin

Did you mean their 22"? I looked on their page and only see 22" and 26" bags. Am I looking in the wrong place?

 

[JediNein]

My 19" ABS PNS has withstood most everything, even keeping most of the contents in after NWA put a forklift through it. It was a $70 repair that NWA paid (I was traveling revenue) with a loaner bag for a week. I now have the 22" and it is just as durable, although NWA won't get their chance at it until next week.

 

[rsm]

Briggs & Riley. Lifetime warranty even for airline damage. Everything covered no matter what. You could run over it in you car and it is still covered for free for life!!!

 

[finnjl]

my american touristor lastest a lot longer than my travel pro. Besides people thinking I am cheap, I am going on two years with it and it was only 39.99 or 49.99. I either bought it at Kohls or walmart I think. My travel pro lasted less than a year and it was junk the wheels broke, the zippers feel off and it was close to a $200 bag so i was not too happy with that brand.