scratched the hell out of my car bumper with that luggage works crap.. almost crushed a small child once too taking it out the overhead bin

 

Maybe spend some layover time on the gym?

I kid, I kid.

 

you can use the damn bag for lifting on layovers lol

 

How heavy are they really? I had mine empty (rare event) last night, and moved it around a bit. Thought to myself "this thing is not as heavy as people imply." Mind you I did not put it on a scale. It's not a feather, but it's okay. I tend to believe that the metal external frame creates a psychological impresssion of weight that exceeds reality. Compared to the crap I load in it, overall trip weight is not greatly impacted by the bag's empty weight. I am currentlt considering other options, but PNT/LW has worked sufficiently for me over the years. I once tried the Kirkland roller bag that was infinitely returnable (probably why Costco does not sell them anymore). It was fine and probably held more stuff. But believe it or not I missed the J hook and sometimes its thickness was too much for certain OH bins. I also missed the external pockets, which I rely upon heavily. Never noticed it being different from LW in weight, but mind you I did not conduct a comparative weigh-in. If the bag's going to be 51.5 pounds when road-worthy, does 53 really matter? That's the sort of difference I perceived. Eventually somebody gifted a used LW to me and I switched back. Main reason for considering something else now is the LW zippers seem less robust than they once were, but I do thrash them. And LW repair and rebuild costs are so high. Used to be a no-brainer to do the overhaul after the bag got beat up. Now, might as well buy something else. I'd be happy with something that does not scream "crew" but has some external pockets, a quick attach/detach system for a tote or backpack and otherwise suits the mission. Still searching.

 

on the description on their website. It’s 14 lbs empty. 5 lbs heavier than a normal bag. I’ve also heard the quality has gone down greatly since Covid, so that tracks

 

Travel pro pilot bag. It’s less than $200, comes standard with rollerblade wheels, and is more than adequate. Side pockets can get stuck in 737 storage. That’s about only negative. Plus doesn’t scream crew when out of uniform.

 

Actually, people have been severely injured in the aisle seat while people are taking bags out of the overhead for no reason other than being impatient. I can only imagine being hit by a luggage works bag.

 

some brand new FA, day 1 on the job, took the captains steel death box out the overhead bin of a CRJ and dropped it on her foot and tore all the tendons in her foot. Had to go to the hospital. She had no idea how heavy they were

 

The one time I saw it happen, the passenger was “waiting their turn” in their seat, then stood up and smashed the person behind them in the face while removing their bag, causing bleeding.

I vastly prefer it when the people in the aisle seats stand up as soon as the seatbelt sign is off and begin the process of (carefully) taking their bags out of the overhead. Deplaning takes long enough.

 

My kirkland finally got the handle stuck down after 10 years of use. Huge bummer as it is the best bag in size and look in my opinion. I have heard Briggs and Riley is the closest look are there any other suggestions? Looking at the Briggs site the one is showing $650 which is a little insane for a plain roller bag.