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04-06-2024 | 02:23 AM

#131

Ar Pilot

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Quote:

Originally Posted by demon llama

The J hook design sucks. I fold it into my handle when storing it in the jet or crew van. That way I don't lose it when it comes unclipped. Someone with a 3d printer could sell me a $.01 piece of plastic for $20 to fix it and I'd be happy.

I love everything else about the B&R and would buy it again knowing the J hook sucked.

I just use the strap that’s attached in the pouch at the top of the bag to loop through the handle on my backpack. Never bothered with a J hook. The strap might take .69 seconds longer to secure than just dropping handles in a J hook, but it has never failed me.

04-06-2024 | 05:23 AM

#132

tunes

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Quote:

Originally Posted by SGS233

RE: B&R... appreciate the info/perspecive!

iirc, some folks have had an issue with keeping the B&R version of a J-hook attached to the rollaboard... is that still a thing, or has it be updated?

TIA.

use the strap, it's so much better.

04-06-2024 | 06:33 AM

#133

demon llama

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Joined: Jul 2023

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Quote:

Originally Posted by tunes

use the strap, it's so much better.

I have a Brightline and the strap slides around the handle too much and the bag moves off center easily. Makes me look like a Newb when the airline pilot can't get his bags straight 😂

04-06-2024 | 07:55 AM

#134

Hrkdrivr

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Joined: Oct 2007

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From: Fairly local

Quote:

Originally Posted by tunes

use the strap, it's so much better.

What llama said, plus the strap t-bar still falls off very easily.

I use the J-hook threaded onto the B&R strap; I remove the strap/hook and throw it into my flight kit whenever loading into a vehicle, overhead bin, etc.

04-08-2024 | 03:08 AM

#135

ShegotheD

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Joined: Sep 2017

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B & R

I also use the B&R with a Contrail bag. https://contrailbags.com/

I believe B&R still offers a discount for DAL employees; when I purchased my bag, I verified my employment with Delta and got a 20% discount.

04-08-2024 | 04:25 AM

#136

PilotBases

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Quote:

Originally Posted by ShegotheD

They did last year; but it’s a one time code for max 3 items. I’ll never buy another bag that isn’t Briggs. Awesome product

04-08-2024 | 06:32 AM

#137

FlyingJ34

On Reserve

Joined: Dec 2022

Posts: 14

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From: New hire Delta

Quote:

Originally Posted by ShegotheD

if you have access to AAFES (military version of Walmart) they routinely have sales on B&R gear, I’ve seen 30% last fall and tax free

04-08-2024 | 09:25 AM

#138

ugleeual

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From: 767/757 CA

Anyone have experience with the Black Aluminum Rimowa carryons? I ran into a delta pilot in Dublin and he said it was very nice but expensive… but a lot cheaper if you buy within a terminal on departure from Europe? Online these are 1K+ so guessing not many pilots dragging these around unless the terminal discount is substantial!

04-08-2024 | 09:26 AM

#139

2StgTurbine

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Quote:

Originally Posted by demon llama

I have a Brightline and the strap slides around the handle too much and the bag moves off center easily. Makes me look like a Newb when the airline pilot can't get his bags straight 😂

You need to get this for it

https://www.brightlinebags.com/produ...kaAl6lEALw_wcB