This!

To the OP, if you could engineer a bag that adjusted from 22" to 27" (with a stop at every inch in-between) that looked good and performed as well (and was extremely durable) as my current LW 22", I would be first in line to purchase it. For a telescoping bag, I'd pay $500, +/-$100, for it since its multiple bags all in one.

I'll say this, my absolute favorite part about my LW stealth bag is the one-piece handle. No plastic and no telescoping parts, just a solid, durable handle that's long enough to prevent me from having to stoop over when dragging my bag lest it hit my heels.

This is a very interesting suggestion. My only concern is that just making a telescoping handle has proven to be a failure prone part. Most bags expand in girth where as this would expand in length. Very interesting concept.

One of my favorite things about the LW/PNT bags that I have not seen anyone mention, and that I have not seen in any other crew rolling bag, is how nicely they counter balance when the flight kit or computer bag is hooked on. Just my 2 cents...

No doubt, that's a concern. LW got rid of the failure-prone telescoping handle and it was a huge selling point for me. I believe there is tremendous money in this for you if you and your R and D team can develop a sturdy, dependable telescoping bag. Keep in mind the bag may not have to telescope "easily." By that Im not expecting to push one button and have the bag grow or shrink. Because I want it solid and durable I'm willing to have to remove pins (for example) to adjust the frame. Just don't require me to travel with any tools to make the adjustments.

That's a good point, it's always a pleasant "drag" with something hooked on the J hook.

Got my first PNT bag in '96, lasted 10 years before passing it on to family, solid, took a lot of abuse, one zipper repair, 2 sets of wheels, one new handle - pretty good value. Still working in it's 8th year on the second, but obviously the lesser bag, 3 wheel changes, very early handle change, 2 zipper repairs, but the frame side rails bent badly inward (been straightened out multiple times), kickplate much weaker, corner junctions loose and sloppy, and of course, screws that back out all the time. The hollow handles were a weak part - the solid steel replacement handle is...solid, though it weighs a ton.

Don't need the side pockets either. Balance was great with a flight kit, but not so good now that we are slick.

Spend some time coming up with a good computer bag - less materials, still can be premium. I still can't find the perfect replacement for my well laid out QuickSilver computer back with its nice wide flap that just slides perfectly over the PNT handle.

Love to see what you come up with, but don't get too carried away with the price - this is no longer the "profession" a lot of us started in, in many ways it's now just an adequately-compensated job and can't see blowing much over $400 on a bag unless it had gobs of style and sense, and perfect use of carbon, leather, canvas, felt, Liquid Metal, titanium, etc

Ya, what he said.

Yea and next time you look to make a round of cuts the sherpa will be gone! To expensive to operate, sounds familiar?

I paid $500 for a Tumi roller bag 18 years ago.

I had one problem with one of the wheels, the company gave me a replacement bag while mine was repaired and it's worked perfectly since. I did have to put in Locktite on all the screws after 2 years.

I also have a Tumi Flight bag that's lasted 18 years as well. You get what you pay for...

18 years ago, Tumi were among the best, and 100% US Made... today their all Made in China and marginally better than many cheaper brands.... I made the mistake of paying big bucks for a Platinum Series bag three years ago and it began falling apart after my 2nd trip.... I returned it and sent a nasty note to TUMI about their shipping production to China.