pilot luggagequestion from a new guy
07-26-2019, 09:09 AM
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Originally Posted by RoyerYetlink
Get a cooler type lunch box bag. It’ll let you bring some food from home and avoid pricey airport food. Also you can stick your emergency ration ramen and oatmeal packs in there.
But with the Newhire bonus you’ll be able to afford airport food!
But with the Newhire bonus you’ll be able to afford airport food!
07-26-2019, 06:40 PM
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Originally Posted by RoyerYetlink
Get a cooler type lunch box bag. It’ll let you bring some food from home and avoid pricey airport food. Also you can stick your emergency ration ramen and oatmeal packs in there.
But with the Newhire bonus you’ll be able to afford airport food!
But with the Newhire bonus you’ll be able to afford airport food!
07-26-2019, 07:09 PM
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Originally Posted by harleyrob2000
I may have been misunderstood. I am not looking for the cheapest luggage, I am trying to find out what people are using. I am just trying to be prepared. I start soon. I wish I were a broke 21 year old doing this... I am not.
07-26-2019, 09:05 PM
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My metal frame LW bag lasted 5 years commuting the whole time. I also had to replace the wheels twice. I just switched to the plastic frame and very happy with the weight savings. Guys who don’t commute probably get twice that amount of time out of it.
07-28-2019, 11:58 AM
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Originally Posted by NovemberBravo
My metal frame LW bag lasted 5 years commuting the whole time. I also had to replace the wheels twice. I just switched to the plastic frame and very happy with the weight savings. Guys who don’t commute probably get twice that amount of time out of it.
07-28-2019, 08:28 PM
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Originally Posted by dera
I have the Carbon. Stronger than steel, similar in weight to the plastic.
07-29-2019, 06:31 AM
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Originally Posted by TiredSoul
Take a look at these, Jack Wolfskin, very light
https://www.backpacking-united.com/us/jack-wolfskin-trt-rail-40-phantom?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIs_GL4vfU4wIVBp-fCh3M8QhTEAQYAyABEgKfj_D_BwE
https://www.backpacking-united.com/us/jack-wolfskin-trt-rail-40-phantom?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIs_GL4vfU4wIVBp-fCh3M8QhTEAQYAyABEgKfj_D_BwE
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