marcal

Go with PNT.....I 've had it for just under three years.....I just sent it in a month ago(3 yr warranty) for a refurb and it cam back almost looking like new!

Quagmire

If you commute, or if you want a bag that will last a long time get the PNT. I have beat the living poo out of mine, I commute, and it is still going strong. I do wish I would have gotten the 737 version though. That 1 inch can make a world of difference.

I also purchased the PNT Split Grain Leather flight case. It is wonderful. I do wish I would have purchased the ballistic nylon version though, simply because it has a lot more pockets. But... if you got hired into the CRJ be careful with the ballistic version, too much stuff in those pockets and it will just barely / won't fit.

The travel pro stuff is ok, and I have a few non commuting buddies who swear by theirs. But based on how my PNT looks after a relatively short time, I would have already gone through at least 1 travel pro by now.

Some may think this is bs, but I feel it is worth it to get good equipment early on. You won't regret it, You will regret getting crap equipment when a wheel falls off on day 1 of a 4 day, or the handle falls off on your flight case and you have to literally carry the damn thing.

Also, there are a bunch of threads just like this one. Go digging and you will find some more good info and reviews on this type of equipment.

Here are a bunch of links:

http://www.stopoverstore.com
http://www.luggageworksonline.com/
http://www.pilotpetesupplies.com/
http://www.crewoutfitters.com/crewout/(p2ym2m5542ge3e55cdmmgta5)/default.aspx?ProductID=589&DepartmentID=1&Departme ntIndex=0&CategoryID=25&CategoryIndex=0
http://www.outermarker.com/SearchRes...?CategoryID=94
http://www.lashen.com/vendors/platt/HT2xx-3xx.asp

newgrad411

I'll comment on the flight bag only, as I don't know a shifen about roller bags.

As a current "class-ee," I see my classmates with many different bags. I would recommend against the office depot bag as it has wheels. There are several choices on stopoverstore.com, and I would reccomend the purdy neat bags, nylon or leather. Both nice, with plenty of pockets and pen holders etc. Dunno if thats important to you or not, but I like it. Others I know claim the Purdy neat stuff is great from a quality standpoint.

PistolP

Is it wrong if I actually hand carry my bags?

boeingt7

how come the 737 will only take the smaller PNT stealth? where at in a 737 does that extra inch come into play?