Rollaboards

[TheRaven]

The first time you get to carry your chineese walmart bag a mile out to the airplane with everyone laughing at you you will figure it out!

a mile out to the airplane...that must be a long Jet Bridge.

 

[skyaddict]

While the heavy weight (and cost) can be a drag, the PNS/Luggageworks bags sure are tanks- have never regretted them. (I added a 26"er to my collection when I went to the fracs.) Little stuff breaks over time- like zippers etc from ramp rash- but the frame and handle last forever. Just try and remember to send them in for free refurbishment while the guarantee is still in effect.

Apart from their strength, I don't think anything comes remotely close to LW/PNS bags as a rock solid stable platform for towing a heavy flight case around on long walks through terminals.

 

[hmmurdock]

I bought a Costco 22" rollaboard and it lasted 2 1/2 weeks before the wheels started screetching and have almost fallen off. So incase anyone is considering saving some cash and going with Costco - don't.

Anyone tried Strong Bags product? I'm wondering how it compares to the Purdy Neat stuff.

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Greetings..I have the "strong Bags" and it seems to be holding up just fine, plus it was cheaper than the PNT. Hope this helps.

Take care

 

[say again]

My travelpro has lasted thru the beatings it took during its regional days, as did I!!!

 

[rightrudder]

I have the Costco bag and my wheels have never screeched. They usually hold up 2-3 years before I take them in for a free exchange. You must have got a defective one.

 

[Lone Star]

I have the one from StrongBags. I am so pleased with it. It is extremely sturdy and holds quite a bit of stuff. It also has a slot for your laptop that will fit the bigger computers. I went with it vs. the Purdy Neat because they are similar yet it was $100.00 cheaper. Flightcrew members ask about it all the time since they haven't seen it yet. They all seem to be impressed with its features and cost. Give it a try. They are having specials on them as a combo with a duffle bag.

 

[YankeeAirPirate]

Roll Aboards

This site has all the PNS/LW bags, even one they make but don't carry on their site, the 107NG, which a friend recently purchased. I bought the 106NG here.
Free shipping & free monogrammed handle. It was the cheapest deal out there.

www.peripatetictravel.com

also uses:

www.26luggage.com

 

[Andrew_VT]

I have a PNT bag available to me but I choose to use the costco (kirkland) bag... I just like it alot better.

 

[NuGuy]

My PNS draggin wagon is on it's 3rd year. 6 months of being abused by the rampies on the Beech, and the rest by me on the ERJ. I have nothing but good stuff to say about it. I'm always amazed by asking guys how long they have had theirs when I see a really beat up one and find out it is like 6+ years old. I mean really, how long should one expect their bag to last givin the abuse we (and the rampers, van drivers, etc) put them through?? I'm also on my first set of wheels and they have never gotten the dreaded "squeaks" that so many other bags I have heard in the terminal had.

Heyas,

I've got a Purdy Neat from way before the PNS/LW deal.

The thing is old school metal, with user replaceable wheels (standard rollerblade wheels) you can change out with an allen wrench. The only thing I bothered with upgrading was when the one piece metal handle came out, which could be done with a screwdriver.

Finally after 8 years the zipper stopped zipping and I sent it in for "overhaul". They replaced all the zippers, wheels, axles and handle AND straightened the frame (I was like ???, was it that bent?) for $90 including shipping. Good as new and ready for another 8 years.

The only bummer was I had to use my wife's rollerbag while the Purdy Neat was in the shop. Her POS generic bag didn't even make it an entire trip before it blew out and the wheels fell off.

The thing is a tank. Heck, I'd put a motor in it and enter it in BattleBots if that show was still around.

Nu

 

[jeroom]

I bought a Samsonite at Ross for $30 about 2 years ago, and it's still holding strong. For the wheels, I lubricate the bearings with a spray every once in a while so they don't deteriorate or SSppkkkeeeaaakkk... through the terminal...I wouldn't hear them anyway with the Ipod! Plus I always have a spare of wheels in my red backpack!

 

[Wiggums]

I think the one possible downfall of the Costco bag is that if you really get the wheels wet it wrecks the bearings. I dragged my bad through five inches of snow during Valentine Day blizzard last year and sure enough a few days later the bearings started to screech. Of course I got a free replacement.

 

[Lazy8]

I think the one possible downfall of the Costco bag is that if you really get the wheels wet it wrecks the bearings. I dragged my bad through five inches of snow during Valentine Day blizzard last year and sure enough a few days later the bearings started to screech. Of course I got a free replacement.

They're junk for every day travel. Mine lasted a month before the bearings were shot and the wheels actually started to wobble. Another friend of mine got one and it lasted about the same time. I got a PNS from the Stopover store in DTW. It's a tank.

 

[JohnnyP]

....

I've had the PNS bag coming up on seven years now.
Like said above, it's a tank.

It has survived the regional world, and has now been dragged all around the world from Europe to South Africa to Iraq to Afghanistan. It looks like hell, but still keeps on going. (If that isn't convincing enough I don't know what is).

Don't go buy some cheesy plastic bag just because they have some sort of free return policy, thats silly. Who wants to spend their free time taking some cheap bag back?

(on a side note, I did have to have the main zipper redone once, but otherwise, a tank)

"My bag can beat up your bag!!"

 

[freeflyer14]

The thing is a tank. Heck, I'd put a motor in it and enter it in BattleBots if that show was still around.

Nu

That show as awesome... Would love to see a PNT bag in there kicking some tail.