Go to Marshall's and get a 22" samsonite bag. I picked one up for $49.00. I've yet to have an issue with it and it's 8 months old. Still looks in great condition. I also commute so it gets used more than average and has a few extra days worth of clothes in it. In general I can barely close the thing when I have a long trip and it's still held up like a champ. Why spend so much money on something when you don't make much to start with? Find a quality piece that's on sale and use it until your company gives you an allowance. We get $200 per year that you can use at RAH. So for a total of $100 I picked up a bag and flight case that both look good and are quality built vs some that spend $700. You don't make much as a first year FO don't go blowing what money you have on something that can wait.