steel vs ABS plastic luggageworks bags

[LostComm]

Here's a thought for those of you with the PNS bags.

Checking the bag takes its toll on the zippers mostly. If you go to an Army/Navy type store, they sell standard size mil duffell bags in black canvas. The material is a bit lighter than the standard issue stuff and the PNS bag fits in just perfectly. Slip this over your bag when you have to check it and the exterior will be protected. When you retrieve your bag, the duffell folds and stores easily in the back pocket of the PNS roller.

I suggest avoiding a standard issue duffell bag since the color may get your bag unloaded in the mass of other mil bags if your on a flight with a bunch of troops.

 

[CA1900]

I'd be careful with that, though, as it might get your bag left behind due to weight restrictions. My airline's manual specifies that duffel bags and foot lockers have to be counted as two bags, regardless of size. Probably overkill, but that's what our book says. Just food for thought.

 

[FLYLOW22]

Steel.

 

[Mach92]

My Steel did not hold up well. Big time bent frame after 2 years. It was getting heavy so I switched to the ABS. I have had it for 4 months and check it 75% of the time. Still looks like new and it is WAY lighter then steel (Duh) Time will tell if I made a good choice.