need a new carry-on...recs?

[satpak77]

Ok, need to buy a new carry-on, one that ideally fits easily (my old Kirkland black carryon does not) in MD-80 overheads and also ERJ, RJ storage.

Typically for 3-5 day trip on road. With wheels, long handle pull-it-behind you style. (No funky tote bags, etc)

Recommendations wanted.

Thanks guys

 

[GuppyWN]

Seriously? You want a bag you can pack for 5 days and have it fit in an RJ overhead bin?

Really?

I recommend a Hefty cinch sack. Flexible yet somehow durable.

Gup

 

[satpak77]

Seriously? You want a bag you can pack for 5 days and have it fit in an RJ overhead bin?

Really?

I recommend a Hefty cinch sack. Flexible yet somehow durable.

Gup

well, thought I would ask..........!

 

[Skippy]

when you carry the blow up doll, do u carry the battery operated or do u blow it up in the hotel saving space and weight?

does the purdy neat bag not fit too well-- and the crew doesnt have a dedicated space for their bags?

 

[satpak77]

when you carry the blow up doll, do u carry the battery operated or do u blow it up in the hotel saving space and weight?

does the purdy neat bag not fit too well-- and the crew doesnt have a dedicated space for their bags?

my blow up doll is aired up via hotel hair dryer, it has a cool little adapter.

my carry on right now is a Costco/Kirkland 22" but it is very tight on some overheads

 

[Skippy]

i think wal mart has the "atlantic" brand for about 29 bucks.

ive had my purdy bag for 7 years and it almost looks brand new-- my damn beechjet cargo isnt pressurized and get moist from the decensts and rust the hardware.

 

[pilotx86]

Purdy neat bags all the way. Two years and stopover store in IAH and MSP always makes adjustments like tightening screws and replacing the ones that i forget to tighten. Plus, it fits in the tiny overhead of a CRJ and dash 8's with "real overheads" (like the ones in a CRJ)

 

[satpak77]

Purdy neat bags all the way. Two years and stopover store in IAH and MSP always makes adjustments like tightening screws and replacing the ones that i forget to tighten. Plus, it fits in the tiny overhead of a CRJ and dash 8's with "real overheads" (like the ones in a CRJ)

exact model and size por favor

 

[pilotx86]

http://www.stopoverstore.com/product/detail.cfm/pid/910

luggage works stopover stealth 22 inch the one with the metal frame...yes, lots of $, very much worth it in the long run

 

[mt2]

Agreed, purdy neat is the way to go. Yes they are expensive, and heavy, but well worth the investment. I've had mine @ 8 years now and all I've done is put on a new set of wheels. I do need to replace 2 zipper pulls due to them getting torn off (when I do have to check it) but all in all it has been trouble free.

 

[MD11Drvr]

I have had good service out of my PNS 26" but my next bag I will be looking at briggs and reily. No questions asked lifetime warranty, just send it in they fix or replace and send it back. THey are not cheap but if I only have to spend the money once then its an investment. My rolling flight bag is a B&R and have 3 years with no problems so I have not tried out the warranty. Talk to Russ at Crew Outfitters in KATL for a better price than their own website. You will be surprised how good of a deal he can make.

Look at this bag: http://www.briggs-riley.com/category/productDetail.aspx?id=Explore-22-Upright_BU122X#

Good Luck

 

[Falconjet]

I've been using a Briggs and Riley (Baseline models) for about 5 years now. Very nice bag, and it doesn't scream aircrew when I am deadheading (which is quite often). That may or may not appeal to you.

I have two of them, one a 20 inch for 2-3 day trips and a newer 22 inch for the 4-5 day trips. They are expensive, but they are light and sturdy. I had the handle replaced on the older one by a local shop at no charge, and the wheels replaced on the newer one, again at no charge. Very good lifetime warranty.

I got mine through the mail at altman luggage in NYC, might be another source to check out.

FJ

 

[Chubaka]

Samsonite hardside. Not sure about the overhead fit though. I had a seamstress sew a leftover hook onto the strap. Works fine.

 

[Raskal]

I've been using a Briggs and Riley (Baseline models) for about 5 years now. Very nice bag, and it doesn't scream aircrew when I am deadheading (which is quite often). That may or may not appeal to you.

I have two of them, one a 20 inch for 2-3 day trips and a newer 22 inch for the 4-5 day trips. They are expensive, but they are light and sturdy. I had the handle replaced on the older one by a local shop at no charge, and the wheels replaced on the newer one, again at no charge. Very good lifetime warranty.

I got mine through the mail at altman luggage in NYC, might be another source to check out.

FJ

As someone looking to get something other than a purdy neat, I'm interested...what are you using for a flight case hook? Is it durable or is it one of those fabric loop deals?

 

[LearLove]

http://www.stopoverstore.com/product/detail.cfm/pid/910

luggage works stopover stealth 22 inch the one with the metal frame...yes, lots of $, very much worth it in the long run

yeah this one - metal frame

 

[Flopgut]

www.strongbags.com I don't know if they have something that will fit in an RJ?! Great bag.... More importantly for you though, thier customer service in excellent. I think, anyway.... You'll probably think they suck...

 

[Falconjet]

As someone looking to get something other than a purdy neat, I'm interested...what are you using for a flight case hook? Is it durable or is it one of those fabric loop deals?

I don't use a hook, had to go look at the bags to see what they had. Each has a clip or attachment point for a j hook. Don't know what I did with them, I think the clip itself was metal on a nylon strap.

I don't carry a jepps kit, just stack a matching B&R vertical brief on top of it for the small stuff.

They are expensive, but they are very nice bags.

FJ

 

[satpak77]

I was in B-terminal at DFW and lots of Eagle guys had the TravelPro.