Purdy Neat or Briggs & Riley?
08-04-2007, 07:58 PM
#12
Are we there yet??!!
Joined APC: Apr 2006
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Screw the lifetime warranty. They will always find a reason not to repair you bag. With that being said, the worst thing that can happen will and it will always be at the start of a long trip. A-la you handle not extending etc. Pony up and buy the PNT bag and you will be much happier in the long run. Stay away from the cheap-o immitator bags and Travel Pro. I have had more bags than one crew-member should and so far the best has been the PNT bag followed by a Samsonite crew bag that is no longer made.
08-04-2007, 08:15 PM
#13
Gets Weekends Off
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08-04-2007, 08:17 PM
#14
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Joined APC: May 2006
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Pony up and buy the PNT bag and you will be much happier in the long run. Stay away from the cheap-o immitator bags and Travel Pro. I have had more bags than one crew-member should and so far the best has been the PNT bag followed by a Samsonite crew bag that is no longer made.
08-05-2007, 06:41 AM
#16
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I didn't say that... in fact I started this thread hoping people can chime in on their experience with the bag. If you read more carefully, you'll see that the only reason why I even posted that BR is more expensive is because someone said to pony up and spend the money on PNT instead of getting a cheapo bag (they didn't realize BR isn't a cheapo bag.) Anyways it's only $30 more than PNT, but with a much better warranty it seems, which is why I was in a dilemma as to which one to buy.
08-05-2007, 07:43 AM
#18
The NeverEnding Story
Joined APC: Sep 2005
Posts: 7,618
PNT bags are TANKS. They are heavy and they are expensive, but you cannot go wrong with one. Mine is over 1.5 years old and looks brand-new other than a couple dents and paint on the skidplate.
I'm sure BR bags are very nice but looking at their website I question how well they would hold up long-term to the rigors of airline work, especially if you commute and have your bag thrown in the back of an RJ a couple times a week.
I'm sure BR bags are very nice but looking at their website I question how well they would hold up long-term to the rigors of airline work, especially if you commute and have your bag thrown in the back of an RJ a couple times a week.
08-05-2007, 08:19 AM
#19
New Hire
Joined APC: Feb 2007
Posts: 3
I've had a B&R for about three years. Its the 22 inch with the expandable frame. Had to use the warranty when a few screws came lose. Replaced them with heavy duty rivets, very hassle free other than having the problem in the first place. PN's look like they would work really good, but I like my bag because its not as heavy as the PN's and I should never have to by another bag in theory. I'll let you know how my plan works when I retire at 65.
08-05-2007, 08:59 AM
#20
Che Guevara
Joined APC: Aug 2005
Posts: 6,408
Screw the lifetime warranty. They will always find a reason not to repair you bag. With that being said, the worst thing that can happen will and it will always be at the start of a long trip. A-la you handle not extending etc. Pony up and buy the PNT bag and you will be much happier in the long run. Stay away from the cheap-o immitator bags and Travel Pro. I have had more bags than one crew-member should and so far the best has been the PNT bag followed by a Samsonite crew bag that is no longer made.
