Originally Posted by
ToiletDuck
It's practical and economical. I can see why there would be issues. Better fork over the $300. Or might need to make monthly payments on it. I'm not sure of most FO's financial situation. Hell just put it all on the credit card and pay 22% on it and then wonder why can't pay bills.
Ontop of that it could have been somewhat sarcasm. But who woulda thought? Point is you're an idiot if you spend $200-$300 on a carry-on. I've traveled the world and still use the same bags. Two of which would qualify as good purchases and neither of which was over $30. However some people jsut have to feel good about themselves and buy something expensive.
On another note the DC X-11's suck. They aren't worth the money.
Seriously, don't be that guy with the backpack. You're a professional, look the part. A backpack says "look at me, i'm a college student". If you would rather not spend the money for a good bag, by all means go buy the $40 Wal-Mart special but buy it knowing that you will be replacing it in a year or less. I guess all the hundreds of pilots out there with the $200-300 purdy neat bags are idiots
And the putz cruising through the airport with his backpack, hes the real genius, right? Maybe when you've spent a few days doing 5 legs a day and doing the bag drag every other leg, then you may have some experience to draw upon.