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12-14-2006, 05:19 PM
#7
Gets Weekends Off
Joined APC: Feb 2006
Position: DD->DH->RU/XE soon to be EV
Posts: 3,732
I have heard some guys say that with a travel pro, you get what you pay for. And if you forked out that kind of money, it'll probably last a while.
Now the question is, where is the nearest TravelPro repair shop to where you live? With a PNT bag, just call them up, they send you a loaner, you mail them yours in the same box the loaner came in. When it's done, they mail you your bag, you put the loaner in the box, and voila, fixed bag with very little inconvience to you.
I've heard that with a TP, it's not quites as painless when it breaks. And it will break.
Now the question is, where is the nearest TravelPro repair shop to where you live? With a PNT bag, just call them up, they send you a loaner, you mail them yours in the same box the loaner came in. When it's done, they mail you your bag, you put the loaner in the box, and voila, fixed bag with very little inconvience to you.
I've heard that with a TP, it's not quites as painless when it breaks. And it will break.
12-14-2006, 06:08 PM
#8
Prime Minister/Moderator
Joined APC: Jan 2006
Position: Engines Turn Or People Swim
Posts: 40,108
I found that everything but purdy-neat falls apart in a matter of months if you commute...the rampers will throw it, and when it lands on the wheels, that's it.
Even with warranty, I got sick of all the visits to the repair shop.
If you don't commute, and never have to surrender your bag to the loving caresses of the ramp-apes, you might get away with an el-cheapo unit.
Even with warranty, I got sick of all the visits to the repair shop.
If you don't commute, and never have to surrender your bag to the loving caresses of the ramp-apes, you might get away with an el-cheapo unit.
12-17-2006, 01:12 PM
#9
Chief Jeppesen Updater
Joined APC: Oct 2005
Position: Executive Transport Driver
Posts: 3,080
My travel pro lasted 2 years of 121 line flying (non-commuter). My PNT bag has lasted 6 years of flying (3 yrs post 9/11 part 121 and 2 part 91 corporate). I would buy another PNT in a heartbeat (but I don't need to... mine still looks as good as new except for 1 or 2 bent zipper pulls, a few scratches and a missing screw or two from the frame.) And if I stopped by a stopover store in IAH, MSP, or DTW, they'd replace the screws for free in 5 minutes...
12-17-2006, 01:32 PM
#10
Gets Weekends Off
Joined APC: Mar 2006
Position: Red Tail CRJ CA
Posts: 262
I had a travel pro when I first started 9E.... wouldn't fit in the overhead of a CRJ so I had to keep gate checking it.... took all of a few weeks till it was completely destroyed..... Bottom line Stealth Bag Or Bust....
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