beech_nut

Does that Briggs and Riley bag have a hook to hang something off? It doesn't look like it from the pics.

How about the costco one also?

ufgatorpilot

It should be arriving today. I'll report back after I use it a few times.

The B&R does have a hanging hook. I looked at it in a luggage store before ordering it online with the discount. It is hidden in one of the zippered pockets. You pull it out and attach it to the top of the bag and then your luggage snaps in. I'm looking forward to trying this design rather than the LW hook since my second bag often falls off the LW hook on escalators.

I have seen people with the Costco bag dragging a second bag, so I'm sure it has an attachment for a second bag too. It is probably hidden in a zippered pocket too.

I was deciding between the Costco bag and the B&R bag, but I decided to go with the B&R because of the weight savings (8.9 lbs rather than 11.25 lbs for the Costco one). After dragging around the LW bag for years, I'm ready for a much lighter bag.

Going2Baja

Update??? How do you like it? I'm buying my wife a new work tote w/ wheels. And 20% off always helps. Do you know if the discount is a one time thing?

Baja.

ufgatorpilot

I really like the new bag so far. I used it for one 4-day trip. The only issue is that my second bag is large and very heavy with long handles so it sits too low when I pull it on the B&R and throws off the CG. Once I get a second bag that works better with the B&R (needs shorter handles I think), it'll be a great setup. The luggage clip will take a little getting used to. It is hidden in a pocket and you have to take it out and snap it to the top of the bag and then snap your second bag in. It takes a little more time. You can't just leave it out all the time because you can't open the large compartment of the bag while the clip is out and fastened to the top.

The B&R bag is night and day difference with my old LW stealth as far as weight goes. Much lighter. It seems to be great quality too. The 20% off is a one-time thing, but you can purchase up to 5 items with it. I ended up getting a toiletry bag too. All of their stuff seems high quality so I think your wife will be pleased. I'd suggest going over to a luggage store that carries B&R to check it out, and then ordering it online with the discount. I saved a few bucks on sales tax too, but I think that depends on what state you're in.

Let me know if you have any other questions.

Hawaiian 5O

I had an original PNS bag that survived 10+ years at the regionals. I got a new LW bag when the original just started giving up. I've noticed the build quality of the LW is not as nice as the PNS. Flying one leg a day on a WB now, it should survive until I retire.

IMHO, it's still miles ahead of the Travelpuke and for me, a better option than the Costco.

Going2Baja

Thanks for the tip....Have you looked at this?

Smartlink Hook

Would that work for the hook?

Thanks - Baja.

hockeypilot44

The original pns bags were pretty good. Luggage works has cheapened them to the point that they are not worth buying. Metal frame bows in, screws come out, metal chips away so original screws can't be tightened (have to buy bigger screws), zippers break, etc. They're customer service is awful and they refuse to honor their 3 year warranty. The bag is absolute ****. I would even go as far to say it is probably one of the worst bags built even including the sub $100 bags. Pilots tend to buy them based on our past results with the Purdy neat brand onely to be sorelt disappointed.

Looking to buy a new bag. Thinking of buying a Tumi since Briggs and Riley same price.

Geardownflaps30

Have had my B & R bag for 10 yrs. It gets sent in about about three yrs for wheels and a new handle. Only pay to ship it to them for repairs. They pay to send it back to me. It's been all over the world and valet tagged on every regional plane in the USA! Wouldn't trade it for any other bag!

Albief15

Had a 2 wheel Tumi I loved, but it was lost about 2 months back. Trying the Stealth Air which I like so far. The 22 is smaller than I typically like, but if you pack lightly works fine. A gym bag or similar for shoes and athletic gear might be a good edition. What I DO like about the bag is the easy of rolling and the sturdy construction. I have also adopted more of a "carry it on" vice check it mindset when DHing lately. I decided to try it as it was about $250 less than replacing the darn Tumi.

8JRMfortheyear

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