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12-22-2014 | 03:14 PM

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r0cknry

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Is it common for a brand new LW Stealth to have a lot of slop in the handle when it is extended and locked in place? Mine wiggles back and forth, doesn't feel very solid for a brand new bag that cost so much

12-23-2014 | 05:51 AM

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Going2Baja

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From: Driving to work & Looking Left @ the Surf!!

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Yes...normal. If you remove the 4 screws you'll see the distance from the stop and the lock. It's all good dude....enjoy the bag,

Baja.

12-23-2014 | 07:40 PM

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Well, thank you very much for all your replies. I did change my mind when I spoke with a colleague that had a Travelpro Flightcrew 4. I was unaware of the Flightcrew line which is older but well built.
I went with the Flightcrew4. $149 from Stopover…

Happy Holidays

12-24-2014 | 09:53 PM

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captain822

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I sold one of my bags after posting on this thread. I still have another one if anyone is interested. Used, asking for $50 plus shipping. PM me your email for pics. Thanks.

12-25-2014 | 08:03 AM

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24 years of airline flying, 17 years of that commuting.....2 bags. Both LW.

Yes they are heavy, but that's because they are built like a tank. Can't beat the durability.

12-27-2014 | 04:42 AM

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Luggage related, for those of you that fly for an outfit that uses tablets...what tablet/laptop bag do you use and why. I am looking to get one that will fit my MacBook Air 13" as well as company iPad. Tons of options out there, curious what is the "standard"

12-27-2014 | 06:07 AM

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ZapBrannigan

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Good question Strato. I was thinking of picking up the Luggageworks Stealth Tote. Has anyone tried it?

12-27-2014 | 06:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Hoof Hearted

Honestly, I would take it back. I had a travelpro. It is just not made to last especially if you commute. I bought the plastic frame luggage works bag this year for $199 and could not be happier.

12-27-2014 | 08:40 AM

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Built like a tank, but not designed to survive the trip thru baggage-handling systems after the evil ticket counter people pry it away from you....

12-27-2014 | 01:40 PM

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Good question Strato. I was thinking of picking up the Luggageworks Stealth Tote. Has anyone tried it?

Yeah I looked at it on their website but it just doesn't have enough description or any reviews. I would think that a company selling luggage would at least provide pictures of the storage capacity of their bags... I keep reading good reviews of the Timbuk2 bags, but don't know if any pilots have experience with them.

Sadly I'm a bit of a conformist... just trying to find out what works best for our profession. I used to keep my laptop in my LW bag and carried everything else in my kit bag...but those days are gone.