Strongbags vs Luggageworks in the Cargo World
02-18-2012, 12:58 PM
#21
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Time to replace my carry-on bag. Currently AD USAF, hoping for a 121 gig within 2 years. I've come across some excellent roller bags from both Tumi and Eagle Creek with high-tech ballistic nylon, modern features, etc. They have excellent warranties. All of my bros at the airlines seem to rock the LW Stealth 22, no exceptions. When my bro passed through last week on his way home, I saw his Stealth. HEAVY, ugly, and seemingly indestructible. The offerings from Eagle Creek/Tumi are lightweight, functional, incorporate a "pack-it" modular system and are also seemingly indestructible. Is anything but a steel framed monstrosity futile for the airlines? I'd like to use one carry-on for both work and personal travel.
Eagle Creek Flashpoint Tarmac 20 Wide Body
Eagle Creek Tarmac 22
Heathrow Continental Carry-On - Tumi
De Gaulle International Carry-On - Tumi
Eagle Creek Flashpoint Tarmac 20 Wide Body
Eagle Creek Tarmac 22
Heathrow Continental Carry-On - Tumi
De Gaulle International Carry-On - Tumi
02-18-2012, 03:14 PM
#22
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Hockey tape...+1.
02-18-2012, 07:38 PM
#23
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Read the thread completely, plus there are a couple of others extant.
My goodness! You'd spend $1100.00 for a carry-on?
I've had good luck with the StrongBag, myself. The Costco option is also good. I'm overseas, where there are no Costcos. A defacto standard, at least over here, is a bag that fits in the overhead lengthwise. A 22" bag won't do this on all mainline aircraft. StrongBags sells a 19" version. Those Eagle Creeks look intriguing, but they likely won't fit under a Boeing jumpseat. Samsonite has some nice 19" bags that are popular over here; they've put out some real junk in recent years, but their stuff seems to be holding up better lately.
I'd go with the Costco - or some other cheap option - until you get hired and see what everybody else has.
$1100.00? Really?
My goodness! You'd spend $1100.00 for a carry-on?
I've had good luck with the StrongBag, myself. The Costco option is also good. I'm overseas, where there are no Costcos. A defacto standard, at least over here, is a bag that fits in the overhead lengthwise. A 22" bag won't do this on all mainline aircraft. StrongBags sells a 19" version. Those Eagle Creeks look intriguing, but they likely won't fit under a Boeing jumpseat. Samsonite has some nice 19" bags that are popular over here; they've put out some real junk in recent years, but their stuff seems to be holding up better lately.
I'd go with the Costco - or some other cheap option - until you get hired and see what everybody else has.
$1100.00? Really?
02-18-2012, 08:38 PM
#24
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Okay while I know I'll be in the minority(since after all we are all cheap pilots) I'm a huge fan of Tumi luggage. It's all I buy. I once had my Tumi bag fall from the top of a baggage loader on a C-5 with my new laptop in it. Long story short laptop and bag fine, it sold me on them long term. Still have that same carry on bag and even though I had to send it back for some fixing(which was free) it's still going strong. Best $400 I've spent on luggage.
02-19-2012, 12:21 PM
#25
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Just remember whatever you do pay for any of your luggage you get to write it off on you taxes.
If your interested in Tumi bags you would probably do better to look at the Alpha line. Those bags are pretty stout and though they are still on the expensive side their not as bad as $1100.00 !!!
If your interested in Tumi bags you would probably do better to look at the Alpha line. Those bags are pretty stout and though they are still on the expensive side their not as bad as $1100.00 !!!
02-19-2012, 01:08 PM
#26
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Joined APC: Aug 2005
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I have the 26" Strongbag and it's built like a tank, and just as heavy. Just checked my bag and with a standard load, no expanded pockets, and it weighed in at 37.5 lbs! So even though I would recommend it (despite the weight), I've been considering the 22" purdy neat with the clip on duffle, just to avoid checking it and losing my gear at the beginning a long trip... I just don't know if it would be enough room.
So even though I would recommend it (despite the weight), I've been considering the 22" purdy neat with the clip on duffle, just to avoid checking it and losing my gear at the beginning a long trip... I just don't know if it would be enough room.
02-19-2012, 01:53 PM
#27
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Just remember whatever you do pay for any of your luggage you get to write it off on you taxes.
If your interested in Tumi bags you would probably do better to look at the Alpha line. Those bags are pretty stout and though they are still on the expensive side their not as bad as $1100.00 !!!
If your interested in Tumi bags you would probably do better to look at the Alpha line. Those bags are pretty stout and though they are still on the expensive side their not as bad as $1100.00 !!!
Agreed and agreed. I have the Alpha line or it's past equivalent. $1100 is ridiculous.
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