Out of the box, the handle doesn't feel as solid as the steel LW handle. I can live with the flex and lighter feel as long as it holds up. I have yet to hang a fully loaded bag from the handle. The determining factor will be how it handles a backpack loaded with a laptop, ipad, book, multiple chargers, phone, wallet, keys and 2L of whatever liquid I'm bringing home.

Does this bag (and the Apex collection in general) have straps to connect/limk/daisy chain all three bags (22", 15", and cooler tote) or will I need to find some 550 cord etc? Thanks.

I only have the roller bag. It has a buckle-loop thing on the top to hold a bag. It is not a J hook as many have noted, but a J hook could be pretty easily engineered or repurposed from a different rig.

Sounds like a carabiner will work or something similar. Appreciate the info. Probably going to purchase because of the current sale.

I love everything about the Luggage Works Aurora series ... except that it keeps breaking.

I've had to replace my first one after 2 years (under warranty), and my replacement just broke after 2.5 years. I think the original warranty is up, but I can't reach anyone at LW. The website says it's "out of stock," so it might be a moo point.

Eagerly awaiting my Andare ...

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Domestic, International is a little less cubic ' volume I think so it will fit on more aircraft. Honestly it's a game changer man. It just works. I modded the strap to be a J-hook and my cooler works perfectly with it. The handle has some play in it, but after almost a year it's holding strong. I can fit an insane amount of stuff into the bag.

Speaking of the old PurdyNeatStuff international bag, do they still refurb those? Have had mine since 2000 and shows uh, a little “wear.”

Trip report on the Andare bag - I just did a four day (domestic) with it on the 737.

Solid bag, lightweight, and was able to fill it right up, with 4 days worth of clothes, some electronics, sneakers (white, new balance of course) and a heavy winter coat. It fit all in without a problem - I didn't have to expand the bag. Zippers are solid. Handle is a bit shorter than I like, I'm 6' - like the other person said, which results in the balance being a bit off for carrying my small flight bag. I never had the handle release while I was walking. Handle is fine - medium strength like I had said previous. Nothing about the bag seemed flimsy or like it was going to break soon.

In the end, it's a solid bag, replacing my Costco 22" that was starting to need new wheels. At the $79 price point, it's an excellent bag.

Follow-up on the Ebag......CA I just flew with had one, he was a fan, and my steel dragon is on its last legs so I ordered the 21" Mother Lode to give it a shot. Arrived yesterday, but unfortunately doesn't have any strap/loop for attaching a second bag. Can't tell off the website if any of them do come with a strap/loop. Anyone buy one recently that does have an attachment? No way to hang a flight bag off will be a deal breaker........Otherwise looks like a decent slim lightweight bag.

I took mine to a local luggage repair shop and paid to have a longer handle installed, gave me about 3 more inches which made a world of difference for someone like me who is taller.