Originally Posted by Gunfighter

Years ago I moved away from LW to blend in a little more when commuting or vacationing. The indestructible metal frame sorta stood out in the Sky Club. That is no longer a concern...

Is there really a compelling reason to buy a $500 B&R consumer bag that requires mods rather than just embracing luggage that screams aircrew? What is driving the move away from traditional crew luggage brands?