Pilot gear...
06-02-2016, 06:44 AM
#22
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Joined APC: May 2007
Position: A320 Captain
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It wasn't me. Bad Phil is a local legend in DC. Flight attendants cringe at the mere mention of his name. The funny thing is that he gets confused with another guy, Good Phil.
06-02-2016, 07:11 AM
#23
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Joined APC: Jun 2013
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Luggage
I recommend the Costco luggage as well. Although I had to go with the spinner bag as it was my only option. I was trying to replace my Luggage works wheels and the entire metal side broke off. This was around 6pm the night before a trip. My luggage works did last over 10 years of commuting though. But man was it heavy packed full.
I have been very happy with this bag. I love the clamshell design with the hard backing. It holds enough for 6 day intl trips across the ocean. Lifetime warranty for 99 bucks is hard to beat.
I have been very happy with this bag. I love the clamshell design with the hard backing. It holds enough for 6 day intl trips across the ocean. Lifetime warranty for 99 bucks is hard to beat.
06-02-2016, 07:30 AM
#24
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Joined APC: Apr 2012
Posts: 58
The last Luggage Works bag I had lasted a year. Zipper handles came off and the zippers themselves stripped and separated on the side pockets. Frayed material, bent frame. Biggest POS I've owned. I'd say what was worse was their customer service. 3 emails not returned and 2 phone messages left for them. NOTHING!! Looking at that bag right now and considering throwing it off my balcony and wondering why it's still here.
06-02-2016, 07:49 AM
#25
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Joined APC: Aug 2013
Position: non reclining seat
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i was hesitant as first but I really like it now. I use a Tumi carry bag for all my crap and just throw it on the handle and away I go. I will probably never go back to the 2 wheeled version. No problem in overhead even in the 170. I like I don't have to drag my suitcase behind me, although I can if I want. It just rolls with me at my pace with very little effort on my part.
As pilots we like doing things with minimal effort so I got that going for me...Which is nice
As pilots we like doing things with minimal effort so I got that going for me...Which is nice
06-02-2016, 08:24 AM
#26
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Joined APC: Dec 2005
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Spinner wheels seem awkward to me. I prefer to drag my suitcase behind me and not block everyone with the side-by-side road hog version. Can you expand on why you like the spinners so much?
06-02-2016, 09:34 AM
#27
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Position: non reclining seat
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It isn't a road hog as it can maneuver however I need to get around. Push it, pull it, it moves pretty effortlessly, and I never worry about it tipping over especially when stopped. I don't need a J hook to put my "iPad bag" on. I just slide it over the handle and my bag rests on the top of the suitcase. It seemed a bit awkward to me at first having used my luggage works and travel pro 2 wheeled version previously. Now I just prefer this one but to each their own.
I guess a positive it that I can push it with my arm at my side rather than my arm being behind me. Better for your shoulder/back? Maybe I don't know..
I guess a positive it that I can push it with my arm at my side rather than my arm being behind me. Better for your shoulder/back? Maybe I don't know..
06-02-2016, 09:56 AM
#28
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I honestly can't figure out how that is even possible unless you toss your roll-aboard down the jetway every flight. I'm going on 8 years with the same luggage works bag and the only thing I've ever had to replace is the wheels/bearings (replacement cost around $20). The rest of the bag is tip top .. zippers, handle, frame, etc. Maybe you shouldn't stuff your bag so full with Krugerrands 
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.In my mind it points to a lackluster QA, but like anything, ya spin the wheel and take your chances.
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