dojetdriver

The main complaints I hear about the resin are;

1) The resin frame is more likely to just flat out break. Where as if the metal frame is placed under a load, it will bend (to a point of course) but the bag is STILL usable. It's happened to me a couple times. I just used a hooked crowbar and straightened out the frame piece. Works great, lasts a long time.

2) The mounting where the handle slides in and out of the ABS resin is very weak. It will get to the point where it simply will not hold the mounts for the sliding handle.

A long time ago the PNS people used to use as an advertising photo the bag, with handle extended, laying horizontal on stands so it's above the ground bridging the stands. Top of handle on one side, bottom where the wheels are on the other. There was a person standing on top of the bag.

TonyWilliams

That's the StrongBag. The original model. It was rebuilt by the "factory" when it completely fell apart on me. They put in new wheel holders, and replaced the aluminum rivets with stronger ones (presumably stainless steel).

This bag is 4 years old, and I haven't used it in the past year. The year before that, I had it in Africa, and it just stayed in the hotel (I didn't do many overnight trips there).


(disclaimer; these bags are built in the far east, but the guy who sells them under his company name is a pilot at SWA)

lakehouse

I am going to pass, sorry, I have my eyes set in a different direction, however I do hope someone on here buys it! Thanks.

Rocketsurgeon

What about chart bags? Do any of you guys yes a messenger type bag?

Foumax

I'll be looking for a new bag shortly. Anyone have any positive reviews of bags other than the standard PNS/Luggage works and Strongbags.

Any latest and greatest as far as rollaboard luggage? Are the 4-wheel spinner type bags suitable for aircrew?

John Carr

Its a topic that gets covered a lot, a search will yield multiple threads/opinions/experiences.

But the Briggs & Riley (?) seems to rate well, along with the Costco Kirkland bag. If you can afford it, so do the Pelican/Halliburton bags. TravelPro seems to be hit or miss. But it seems like the people that pay for the pricier models of travelpros have less complaints.

JMHO, but I'd stay away from the four wheel models, especially if you commute and/or have to check the bag. It doesn't seem like the wheel mounts would be that durable. The more pieces you have hanging off the bag, the more likely it is to break off if being handled and tossed in and out of cargo bins, etc.

MSP Crashpad

+1 for the 22" stealth bag... 6+ years and no complaints side from the occasional screw tightening.

propiser

Good advice...........

WARich

I believe I have the pre-stealth bag from back in 02. Still works great, has seen many miles. Great bag.

garyowen

The carry-on size used by United (I'm not sure whether this standard is imposed by the feds, an agreed on airline standard, or what) is 19x14x22 . The new Travelpro 4 series is ADVERTISED to be this size, but they are NOT, because the plastic foot is a bit too large. if you're a working crew member or deadheading on your own airline this is no problem; however, when non-reving on another airline it could be if you are challenged to show it will fit into the template provided.
Although Travelpro gives "list prices" of $300 & up, if you go to the airline personnel page of their site you will see prices of $139...actually you can probably do better in an outlet store in any mall. I have had my original Travelpro for over 20 years and it is still serviceable. I can't see paying $400, $500 or more when you can just get a travelpro replacement for a little over $100.