Purchase New Luggage...

[av8er23]

I am about to buy a new piece of luggage. I am going to school on the CRJ-200 in Jan. Does anyone have any suggestions as far as size and brand?

 

[Cardinal]

Somebody asks this every week or so but that allows us to continue plugging the Purdy Neat Bag. www.luggageworksonline.com

 

[av8er23]

I knew there would be a quick reply recommending purdy neat. Is is really worth the price. Sure I want a durable bag but dang thats a lot of money.

 

[Thedude]

Yes, it is worth the money. Nothing sucks worse than to have your bag fall apart on the first day of a 5 day trip

If you can find the old samsonite hardside rollerbag. The one like Delta used to use back in the early 90's, is great for 3 day trips but its hard to find nowadays.

 

[wheelsup]

I knew there would be a quick reply recommending purdy neat. Is is really worth the price. Sure I want a durable bag but dang thats a lot of money.

Go to TJ max and buy a 22"-23", 14" width, 8" height samsonite for $80 or so. Make sure you get one with a hefty strap like I did, it makes lugging your flight case 10x easier. Works good, lasts long time.

You can drop the $300 on a 'real' carry-on but what will you buy your groceries with?

~wheelsup

 

[BoilerUP]

I'm pretty much sold on the Purdy Neat 22" bag, but has anybody used PNT Tote Bags? I'm considering the Executive Tote. I'm looking for something just large enough to put a change or two of clothes in, along with a book or two, iPod, and other assorted stuff. I could get a cheap bag from Wally World, but I'd rather like my investment to last a while. Comments and/or suggestions?

 

[Junkflyer]

Costco has a line of stuff fairly cheap, lifetime warranty. Take it back if it breaks and they give you a new one.

 

[Cardinal]

Can't really help ya with the tote, but I like to minimize the amount of crap I'm dragging. Their clip-on duffel is quite handy, mostly because in my inestimable aircraft the crew is completely separated from our bags in flight and on the ground, to a degree. All of the days projects (book, bid packet, mp3 player, water, camera, sunglasses) go in the duffel and stays with me.

 

[BoilerUP]

Is that the "large" PNT duffel for 39.99, Cardinal? I just found that, and it looks cheaper and probably easy to use. I don't want to carry a ton of bags on the road, but rather a quality alternative to a rollaboard if I know I'm only going to be gone for one night.

 

[Cardinal]

Well it's model 201A, the "Duffel Bag" on this page http://www.luggageworksonline.com/product.asp?CatID=3. Room to throw a shaving kit for a quick overnight. Not really a clothes carrier, though, one sweater sized garment bulks it out.

 

[Headwind]

I bought the Purdy Neat about 5 years back and it's a tank. It will last forever, but it's very heavy. The bag that I replaced was a Travel Pro Crew III that lasted 5 years.
I must say that I liked the Travel Pro better. I know the stealth bag is built like a tank and will last two times longer, but for $140.00 the Travel Pro is hard to beat.

HEADWIND

 

[Galaxy]

I have been using LLBean for many years. The bags seem to last 3 years of fractional torture and when you need a replacement because the old one is torn and worn with broken zippers all you do is order a new one and ship the old one in the box the new one came in. you will get a credit for the cost of the bag. It will cost you around $200 but its a bag for life.

 

[Dep676]

Wingman Luggage You can try their website at www.wingmanluggage.com

However it seems to be down at the moment or getting upgraded. Their number is 877-946-4626. They have a life time warranty vs a 3 or 5 year like PudryNeat. They are built to look similar to PN luggage and are cheaper. They have a 23 or 24 inch.

 

[ultrarunner]

I'm pretty much sold on the Purdy Neat 22" bag

Will the Purdy 102NG fit in a CRJ overhead if not stuffed like crazy?

Just wondering if anyone has tried it.

 

[av8er23]

Will the Purdy 102NG fit in a CRJ overhead if not stuffed like crazy?

Just wondering if anyone has tried it.

I was wondering that myself?

 

[inthewind]

Yes, the Purdy neat will fit in the CRJ overhead, even with the side pockets stuffed. It's a tight fit, though. Great bag, I had the above mentioned Samsonite, it exploded after less than six months at ACA. I bought the Purdy Neat bag and never regretted it. Even in winter, I could pack for overnights in ATW and GSP. Worth every penny of the $300.

 

[FN FAL]

If you like back packing, why not try a convenient back pack?

 

[av8er23]

I know this does not compare to the purdy neat but it is quite cheaper. Has anyone ever owned travelpro? Has anyone ever owned this particular piece?
Please share if you have facts.

http://www.luggageonline.com/product.cfm?productID=3132&catID=0&brandID=33&tab=1

 

[Booker]

Add another vote for Purdy Neat. I've had my 103NG for two years, and other than some scratches from dragging it up and down stairs (I'm obviously really tough on it), it's like new.

 

[Groundpounder]

I know this does not compare to the purdy neat but it is quite cheaper. Has anyone ever owned travelpro? Has anyone ever owned this particular piece?
Please share if you have facts.

http://www.luggageonline.com/product.cfm?productID=3132&catID=0&brandID=33&tab=1

I am thinking of getting that bag myself, I can't see dropping $300 on a suitcase. The other thing I am thinking of doing is getting the Costco bag everyone talks about, but I need to find someone with a membership first.