Purdy Neat, or Purdy Cheap

[NJANJIFLEXFLOP]

I have searched this site over and didnt know if there was any recommendations on baggage. I see these Luggage Works bags around campus alot and some of them are beat all to heck!!! I am still lugging around ole faithful Travel Pro and it is getting long in the tooth but when I replace her is Purdy Neat the way to go or just a fad?? Also I have researched about the Executive bags with the plastic frames vs the metal frames. What is the scoop on these bags?

 

[choppengruven]

I have the plastic frame Purdy Neat. I have to say it's the best bag I've ever had.

 

[sky4]

bags

I have had the plastic purdy neat bag for 4 years and it has held up very good, many more years to go. The plastic is a good bit lighter than the metal frame.

 

[Rez O. Lewshun]

TravelPro is for recreational use and new hire flight attendants.

I've had my LW for eight years. Be a real man and get real crew luggage.

The plastic doesn't look as solid but it seems others are happy.

 

[ArtVandalay]

Hey can you carry on the 26" metal one on the airlines? I've seen people with them but they say 22 is the max.

 

[Twotter76]

I just bought a 26" metal frame yesterday and have no regrets. I plan on carrying it on and will not check it unless forced to. From speaking with people at my company while the 26" is not a legal carry on as long as you have some crew tags on there you probably wont be hassled too much. It fits in the overhead quite a bit better than many other things I see people trying to bring on board...

 

[Ultra Grump]

Traveling to/from work, wear your uniform. No hassles about your bags then, and occasionally get other perks (upgrades, etc).

 

[PowerCurve]

I've owned my Purdy Neat International size (26") for 6 years. It has the plastic frame. I had the recent unfortunate event of having a fairly large f/a sit on the top and break it. It snapped. She acted like she didn't hear the large "SNAP" ... I was peeved. In the flight deck, they're stored upright right inside the door so a perfect perch for the f/a's.

With the top plastic piece broken, the whole thing became a wee bit unstable in the yaw axis. This led to the plastic pipes that house the handle when it's stowed to crack at the top fitting. It became a house of cards after that...

I felt like Fonzie rubbing the juke box trying to persuade the handle to go down in the stowed position.

Mike from the Stop Over Store in MSP saved it. Since the zippers and nylon were in great shape all I needed was a plastic overhaul. He charged $42 for parts and $30 for labor, so $72 total.

Only place I was denied because it was too big was in Hong Kong, but after convincing them I would be stowing it on the flight deck as a jumpseater they let me carry it on. Otherwise, no problems with size.

His overhaul included all new plastic parts - bottom, sides and top plus a copper reinforcement for where the tubes for the handle connect in to the top plastic piece. I'd say that it's like a whole new bag...

 

[old*art]

To be the contrarian and tight wad, I watch the sales, buy American Tourister or similar and throw them away when the wheels go bad - the rest is always in pretty good shape. Most last about four - five years and you save a bunch of dough. Usually less than $100 and nowhere near the $300 plus to look like an airline pilot. Plus I use Atlantic bucks to pay for them so actual cost to me is zero.

 

[widespreadpanic]

If you get a PNT from the outermarker there is no charge for shipping.
It is the same price as LW.

WP

 

[gordon24]

Costco bag. 80 something bucks and a life time warranty. Fits fine in the overheads ( a little tight on the 767 drop down bins), holds up like a champ. Screw that PNT bag. Mine is in the closet after getting the sh#t beat out of it by rampers.

 

[batsky2000]

Get the LW bag, I have had mine for 10 years and have only sent it in once to be upgraded with a stainless steal handle, and a new zipper, otherwise, it is the best, I have the metal frame, that was all they made back then, would not trade it in for a plastic one, I have the Stealth Bag, but my upgrades make it the new NG bag, I never check it as checked luggage, I have always been able to carry it on board

It is a bit heavier than other bags, but it is well worth the money, I hope my bags lasts another 10, and it is still in excellent condition, the trick to keeping it that way is to load the bag yourself, and load it into and out of hotel vans yourself as well, I have watched too many times the mis-treatment of luggage and just assume to handle my own.

 

[AirBear8]

If you get a PNT from the outermarker there is no charge for shipping.
It is the same price as LW.

WP

I just ordered the 26" from www.outermarker.com last night. $319.95 with free shipping. The LW website charges 380 something for the same bag.

AirBear

 

[Going2Baja]

Was Sampsonite in the early 90's. Then went PNS hard frame (zippers junk.) Will now go Costco for the return policy. $300 for a bag is a joke when it breaks in 6mos. Good Old Costco treats a brother well.....return and buy a new one!!!

Baja

ps. On baja trips I use a back pack - 10 lbs for 6 days - do ALOT of shopping at REI and A16!

 

[Going2Golf]

Bear,
You might have been looking at the non airline prices. The Airline prices that you have to sign in for are the same as what you were quoted.

 

[CL604DRVR]

I've owned my Purdy Neat International size (26") for 6 years. It has the plastic frame. I had the recent unfortunate event of having a fairly large f/a sit on the top and break it. It snapped. She acted like she didn't hear the large "SNAP" ... I was peeved. In the flight deck, they're stored upright right inside the door so a perfect perch for the f/a's.

Since I have been known to use my bag as a perch from time to time I am wondering just how BIG was the FA of size?

 

[scar1900]

I've had the 22" metal frame LW for 2 years and love it. Fits everything I need and fits length wise in the Airbus overhead (handle facing out).

 

[TransMach]

Bags

I purchased a Samsonite 26" about 6 months ago and am in love with it. It's tough as nails, has all the features ... including the expanding front for when the trip goes from 4/5 days to 10/11 days. The trolly handle is solid as a rock and we regularly use it to lift/descend the bag from the Gulfstream's baggage door. I've got a leather satchel that rides on top and I'm all set for the duration!

Hey, Going2Baja, is that my house at Cabo Pulmo in the background?

TransMach

 

[NYYfan]

Just got myself a PNT 22 metal frame and I like it alot. Can fit enough clothes for 6 days plus if your smart and you dont try to bring everything. A tad on the heavy side but id rather have it be heavy than a POS like my last bag. Thing could prolly take a bullet and be fine

 

[j41driver]

...prolly...

You know that word is really probably, don't you?