Originally Posted by
The Waco Kid
I've had a 22'' Luggage Works bag for about fifteen years but it's time for it to retire. I'm thinking about getting the LW 26'' stealth NG but am afraid the bag will be too big to commute with i.e. I'll end up having to constantly check it at the gate. Any thoughts or commuting experiences with the bigger bag?
Thanks,
Kid
As a commuter I would NOT get a 26" bag unless I only planned to commute on RJ's where they check your bag on the jetway/ramp and get it right back on the other end.
A 26" bag is great in terms of what you can carry, but for commuting it would suck big time. Better to get a smaller bag and then a second "fit under the seat" bag if needed.
I went with the Strong Bags Vortex II, 22.75"
Fits lengthways in everything 'cept some early 73's that WN fly.
Fits under the jumpseat(s) in a 73.
Lighter empty weight than the LW, cheaper than the LW, and all parts are user replaceable and available for order on their website. (no sending the bag in for repair).
I recently changed the whole skin on mine.
The early version got a bad rap, but the II version is spot on.