Which flight kit?
 

Good evening-

I'm looking to buy an airline-style flight kit bag sometime in the near future. Given that it's my first (read low-pay, and hopefully my last) regional job, I really would rather not break the bank on this item. However, I'd like to have something that is going to last. Suggestions? Thanks for your help.

Stephen, is that you? :D

I use a ballistic nylon kit bag and it has held up okay, a few freyed areas but over all ok. I would suggest getting a leather one. They are much more expensive but many guys who bought one 15 years ago are still using the same one. So its up to you if your want to pay $150 4 times in 15 years or $300 once. Just make sure the case you get will fit in your aircraft.

Here's one on eBay for $40, doesn't have wheels though.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/NEW-A...17481221QQrdZ1

Office Max
 

I went to Office Max and bought a nylon catalog case. Cost me $59.95 and lasted about 3 or 4 years. No wheels or lock on it, but it worked well.

http://www.avweb.com/news/columns/185588-1.html

http://www.avweb.com/news/columns/191530-1.html