40 lbs on the hook is only applicable when rolling it...that's not when weight matters. You can stuff a couple dead bodies worth of weight in one and roll it all day. Where it is a pain is lifting it up, which occurs in a hotel room, when it goes to an overhead bin, up stairs, in a van, in your car, and many other everyday occurrences.

+1. My metal bag is destroyed after 2 years. Well, everything but the frame. I was told it would cost the same amount to overhaul it as it would to buy a brand new plastic frame bag that is lighter, cheaper, and just as durable.

Weight takes a toll on the bag frame, especially going over curbs and such.
If you're having trouble lifting your roller bag either have the F/A stow it
for you or leave your D cell batteries at home.
Oh and get the 26 incher. Makes everyone think your a wide body guy.

Mine is going on 7 years of hard use. Only repair was new wheels.

Costco bag. 100 bucks

Save your money.

https://www.costco.com/Kirkland-Sign....11760915.html

Another +1 for the plastic frame LW. My metal one bowed and eventually snapped (somehow) by the wheel housing. Replaced with the much lighter plastic frame and it has held up better in the same amount of time of ownership. No sharp corners, super light and stays black and clean all the time.

Whatever fits the most lube and prophylactics

When I first started, I went with Travelpro. Within my first year of flying, I had to have it repaired 2 or 3 times. Got fed up with the poor quality and sprung for the LW. After 5 years of beatings, that bag is still holding strong. Haven't even had to change the wheels yet.

Luggage choice: LW, SB or TP
 

Haven't put it through the wringer yet (and I won't be commuting), but I just got the newest Travelpro Flight Crew5 Pilot (22") they released this past summer and I'm impressed... Lots of room, tons of pockets, expandable (if you so choose), and a better aesthetic than LW or SB, in my opinion. Obviously that's subjective, but at the very least it doesn't scream flight crew like the others, and has a nice, sleek look.

The handle has multiple height settings, which could be good or bad in the long-run, as far as durability... Not sure on that point yet.

If you go to their website, every once-in-a-while a box pops-up that offers 20% off if you sign-up for their newsletter, so I got it for about $135 with free shipping. Not a bad deal at all.


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