Originally Posted by
av8or519
I appreciate your help, but here was what I was thinking.
1. I can see your point about the spare uniform. I may end up having to get that and spend the extra cash for it.
2. There are small carry-on sized bags that do have wheels that also aren't the full sized standard rollaboard. But you also said they won't fit in the RJ anyway?? I'm confused.
3. The smaller sized bag that I've been looking around at is more like 19" x 14" x 8". I have packing folders that keep up to 7 shirts or 4 pairs of slacks and sweaters etc. pretty compact, so a pair of shoes will fit in with that into a backpack, let alone a rollaboard.
4. I'm concerned with having gear that will do the job and fit in the aircraft. I do understand that there are industry standards for a reason, but I'm not concerned with being laughed at, or certainly not with getting what everyone else has. I'd like to have something a little different.
Again, I'm not trying to argue here or be a jerk. I genuinely appreciate any advice you experienced pilots can provide, and I do take it to heart. I just want to make sure that I can make an educated decision that I'll be happy with.
Hmm...well if you can fit everything you could possibly need for a four-day into a smaller carry-on, go for it...But my guess is you'll be kicking yourself after your first trip on Reserve ;-) I just don't see it working for you buddy! Also, how would you haul the flight case around?? If I came out harsh, I apologize...I certainly didn't mean to. All this coming from somebody that likes to go against the grain himself (me!), so I understand where you're coming from. Some things, however, are best left how they are LoL
And for Number 2: If it's the Flight Case you are looking for with wheels - it won't fit...but a standard 22in
rollaboard will fit...if that is what you meant.
Whatever you decide - best of luck, of course, and keep us updated! :-)