Originally Posted by
captkdobbs
Bump for 2026.
LHR just started hating on the 26" LW so am thinking of the B&R Essential 22" 2-wheel. Any updates on the J-hook? Or perhaps the 22" LW Suiter with the suit panels removed to lighten the load. Any comments/opinions on these two bags? How has the B&R bags held up to the wear and tear?
I looked at Perks and we get 20% off of up to three items for B&R. I've looked at Costco but they don't have the Essential. Any other good deals/prices on the B&R? (yes, cheap pilot.)
No, I don't have any Darth Vader requirements like CX, but I do like to have some 'non-layover-looking layover clothes.
I have been using the B&R Essential 22" 2-wheel since Jan 2025....WB up to 6 day trips....love the expansion feature.
B&R didn't have the J hook as an option last year so I took the TUMI J hook and just threaded it into the T bar attachment that B&R offered at the time....works fine.