Chart bag suggestions (CRJ)

[sleddriver77]

The handle itself seems to pretty much be the "weak spot", and apparently why the one particular handle on mine has lasted so long- it must just be an uncommonly strong handle, as far as Office Depot chart case handles go. Everybody I know who has had one of these cases has either (eventually)replaced the handle, or just replaced the whole bag. Unfortunately, there's no way to put a new handle on the posts-and-bar arrangement without taking the screws out anyway; the screwed-in posts obviously won't turn with the bar in place. So, I figure while you have it apart, just go ahead and replace the handle with something better that won't break. Of course, If you can find a similarly shaped handle with proper dimensions that is sturdier, that'd work o.k. too. I thought about even going as far as milling myself a new one out of aluminum bar stock. (Yes, I'm a dork. A dork with a lot of tools, and apparently, time.)

 

[blackbox]

$60 dollars at OfficeMAX, not depot. US Luggae ballistic nylon case. The handle is very sturdy.

 

[phishn@daves]

I am looking for a new chart bag. Something a little better than the Office Depot special, but not breaking the bank either. IF I could spend less than $100, that would be great.

I know this has been posted on here several times, but if I could get some useful responses, it would be appreciated! Thanks.

I went on EBAY and typed in "Catalog Case", and "pilot bag", and eventually bought a leather-type bag that I have had for 2 yrs. I paid $30 for it. At least check it out!

I'm very happy with mine.

Good luck

 

[Flyingfool77]

If your going to spend around $100 bucks, don’t be one of these guys that make regional airline pilot look like fools. Save up and spend a little more on a case that will last you the rest of your career. All those cheap ones, the handles bust in like 6 months to a year. Then you look like a dork with rope, or big bolts and nuts holding your handle onto your $30 office max bag. I think spending $300 once is better than spending $100 every year. But if you insist on spending less than $100 on a bag that will break in about a year, save some money and just get yourself a sponge bob square pants backpack. DORK!

 

[PA31Driver]

www.crewgear.com has a good quality flight case from Samsonite for $70.

http://www.crewgear.com/default.asp?WCI=Product&WCE=SAM398

 

[PunchTheClown]

I've got the bag from Crew Gear. The $200 hardcase leather one. I've had it a year and I've been really happy with it. Seems to be very tough and it still looks brand new.

 

[SkiDawg]

Thanks for the helpful responses.....as for Flyingfool, you are pretty tough in cyberspace. I would love to meet you in the terminals and put my foot where the sun don't shine!

 

[BoDEAN]

Check out the Stop Over Store in Minni, DTW, and Houston.

I am looking for a new chart bag. Something a little better than the Office Depot special, but not breaking the bank either. IF I could spend less than $100, that would be great.

I know this has been posted on here several times, but if I could get some useful responses, it would be appreciated! Thanks.

 

[Flyingfool77]

Thanks for the helpful responses.....as for Flyingfool, you are pretty tough in cyberspace. I would love to meet you in the terminals and put my foot where the sun don't shine!

ok tough guy.... good luck with your backpack..

 

[taloft]

Leather Flightcase