Purdy Neat Stuff Roller Bags ?

[tomlit]

Laundry

 

[FracCapt]

Can you really pack your summer list in a 22"? If so, you are a packing demi-god. But I would have to see it to believe it.

Packing the summer clothes in a 22" is a tight fit, and the bag is bulging pretty good....but it can be done. As I said, roll everything. Those compression bags that you squeeze the air out of via one way check valves help too.

It comes from years of flying fractional....

 

[Vicman]

...or

being in the military =). I was amazed at how much I can fit into a ruck sack!

I have the Costco 22" ....The bag it self is great (very light, expandable, multiple crevices for whatever u wanna store), however the wheels cannot withstand the heavy flight bag (60lbs...just my company). The wheels get stuck and the bearings give. I'm getting the PNT 22" Plastic frame!

 

[AA717driver]

Laundry

Nice to see you here. You're a brave man claiming to be a friend of the C/S Monkey, though.TC

P.S.--I've got a big Swiss Army bag for the really long trips. It's not big and square so I sneak it past the luggage nazis and it fits in the overhead. But it won't hold up much longer. Looks like a PNS 26'er is in my future.

Also, having a "CREW" tag on your bag, while dorky, gets you past the luggage nazis most times.

 

[XTW]

Oh, oh, oh, oh! I been bad again!:nuts:

 

[Diesel]

26incher for me.

I'm not packing for combat, i'm packing for comfort.

 

[Alae]

22" PNT for me

I'm with FracCapt and UkiPilot. I've had a PNT (Luggageworks) 22" metal frame for a couple of years now. I pack for an 8 day tour without any problem, but FracCapt is right - ya gotta roll stuff. I never had much luck with the "Space Bags" personally - I use the Eagle Creek packs for my uniform shirts - but whatever floats your boat.

Great bag; takes a lickin' and keeps on tickin'. Only complaint I have is about the foam handle: it doesn't hold up well to heavy use. I resorted to wrapping mine with duct tape. Other than that, no troubles.

 

[TORCH67]

I have the luggage works 22" executive. It replaces some of the heavier metal parts with PVC, making it a little lighter with the same size. I have been carrying it for 4+ years and it is holding up great. You just have to find something that works for you. It's an ever evolving process!

 

[FracCapt]

Great bag; takes a lickin' and keeps on tickin'. Only complaint I have is about the foam handle: it doesn't hold up well to heavy use. I resorted to wrapping mine with duct tape. Other than that, no troubles.

Like my dad used to say.....if you can't fix it with duct tape, f#ck it - it's broke!!

 

[Alae]

It's what hold the world together!

Quack!

 

[tomlit]

Hairdryer

 

[RTRHD]

I Just Bought a Luggage works 26". American's Luggage Nazi's Caught me made me gate check it, to pick up at the bag claim at ORD (Yuck). I asked the American FA if she had any room in crew she scremmed NO Before I even got the words out.(All day for a two hour flight) Sorry did not mean to get on an American Sucks soapbox. You have plenty of room with the 26 inch metal bag even with the General Stalin Overcoat.

 

[BombJet45]

Go with the PNT

I have had my Purdy Neat roller since 1998. While I am sending it back in for a new main zipper soon(first time ever to send back for a repair), it has held up extremely well. Sure it costs more but it looks better and lasts longer.

 

[Hawk Driver]

I sent mine (PNT bag) back a few years ago while it was still in warranty because the luggage monkeys bent my frame to the point it wouldn't stand up, I'd hate to see what that would have done to a normal bag...

Anyway, when I got my bag back they had replaced a couple of zippers that were broken, replaced the Jepp bag hook that I had taken off on purpose and a few other tweaks for free. It only cost me the shipping to get it there, not return.

I've had my bag since 2000, it's the 22" version and I have never had a problem packing for 8 days (just roll everything like previously noted).

HD

 

[RNObased]

Have a 22" Travel Pro, have never had a problem packing for 7 day with it... It however is starting to show it age, 7 years. When I sent my Travel Pro in for work last year the guy suggested the Briggs and Riley... Life time warrenty and very light..... Maybe something to look at....

 

[Tommy Boy]

Briggs and Riley are nice. They also have a "no problem" policy. If the airlines trash your bag at all, briggs and riley will fix or replace it for free. No more fighting with the airlines for destroying your bags.

And they are good quality too. I don't think I'll ever switch back. but they are expensive.

 

[AirBear8]

Were you in uniform when they made you gate check it? I thought they were pretty good about not hassling crew members.

I Just Bought a Luggage works 26". American's Luggage Nazi's Caught me made me gate check it, to pick up at the bag claim at ORD (Yuck). I asked the American FA if she had any room in crew she scremmed NO Before I even got the words out.(All day for a two hour flight) Sorry did not mean to get on an American Sucks soapbox. You have plenty of room with the 26 inch metal bag even with the General Stalin Overcoat.

 

[RNObased]

Briggs and Riley are nice. They also have a "no problem" policy. If the airlines trash your bag at all, briggs and riley will fix or replace it for free. No more fighting with the airlines for destroying your bags.

And they are good quality too. I don't think I'll ever switch back. but they are expensive.

What Briggs and Riley do you have Tommy Boy... I'm looking at the Superlight 22". The way the handle is set up gives it a lot of room inside...