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Old 12-10-2016 | 05:29 PM
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Hey guys,

I am a newbie here, so forgive my ignorance.

Can anyone share some knowledge concerning the best tips for traveling with luggage. I will be commuting to training and to my domicile in the near future. I will be traveling with a flight bag and a carry-on size bag. I am guessing my carry-on bag will be my flight bag and I will probably have to check my normal carry-on size luggage, right?

Any tips and recommendations on marking baggage, etc?

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Old 12-11-2016 | 11:04 AM
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For training, you can check a larger bag since you might want extra clothes. You'll also be bringing training materials back home, so you'll want room for that.

For your trips, buy a good standard 22 inch bag, and then your flight bag will be your small personal item. Some guys have an extra lunch bag. Or buy that cooler bag that can also double as your flight bag. This will be easiest as you really don't want to check your bags when commuting.
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Old 12-14-2016 | 03:59 PM
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Commuters can normally get away with a rollaboard, a flight case, and a laptop/purse. Most CS and cabin crew look the other way for the third item, despite occasional attempts by management to crack down.
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Old 12-15-2016 | 02:35 AM
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This is a method a lot of people use to save space in their suitcases. https://www.google.com/amp/coed.com/...?client=safari
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Old 12-15-2016 | 06:46 AM
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Any suggestions on a good flight case to get? I still have to lug around my approach plates.
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Old 12-15-2016 | 01:36 PM
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Originally Posted by 5040302010uhoh
Any suggestions on a good flight case to get? I still have to lug around my approach plates.
Depending on how many binders you have to carry, look at the new modular flight cases available from the various crew vendors. You can customize them to carry what you need to carry (jepps, EFB, tablet, laptop, headset, food, etc).
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Old 12-15-2016 | 07:22 PM
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Why commute with a flight case?

Can't you leave it at your base?
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Old 12-16-2016 | 07:05 AM
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Originally Posted by Swedish Blender
Why commute with a flight case?

Can't you leave it at your base?
Yeah but still carry it from locker to gate
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Old 12-16-2016 | 07:34 AM
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Originally Posted by Swedish Blender
Why commute with a flight case?

Can't you leave it at your base?
Usually. But sometimes if the trip starts or ends with a deadhead I'll go direct to/from my home and skip the DHD. Several times that I've left my bag at domicile, it's cost me an extra trip just to go get it.

Some bases don't have adequate secure storage, although you can always chain the bag to a shelf I suppose.
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In case you're still looking for a chart case, I am selling my very high quality Hunt Manufacturing bag. I used it for about 2 years until my airline went paperless. It is still in very good shape. I spent around $400 for it and will sell it for $100 +shipping. Also, if anyone knows of a good place to list this for sale (other than Craigslist) I'd appreciate any tips!

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