Originally Posted by
soitgoes
I do see a lot of guys with those, now that I'm actually on the line flying. This is something that you can't really press to test until you're out in the job. The dimensions of a bag on a website may not jive with what you're dealing with in real life. To be fair, I did a lot of research (minus asking about differences in overhead bin sizes between the models of CRJ, which I didn't know/think would be an issue), and came across a multitude of opinions concerning LuggageWorks.
Purdy Neat Luggage Works Rollaboards
A great number of people seem to think those bags are not nearly worth the money anymore, since their quality has apparently nosedived in recent years, so I took a gamble on a discounted bag that is supposed to be for flight crew (they really sucked me in with the "Pilot" moniker)... I'd also like to point out that the Travel Pro seems to be very sturdy and durable, and I prefer the aesthetics over LW and Strongbags.
That being said, if it doesn't work it doesn't work... At least I will not lose money on this one, as I already have a buyer lined-up. I appreciate the input on the size and fit of the LW bags. It seems I may just have to bite-the-bullet and grab one.
on my second lw bag. the first i had for almost ten years. less wear because i flew 135. but when i retired it, it was working just fine. i just wanted to burn some of my uniform allowance. i got the newer lw bag with the narrower metal bits, and the black handle, its holding up just great, that being said i dont commute.
best of luck, i like the lw product, but keep in mind just because its made of metal, doesn't mean you should deliberately treat it like a tank.