I had no plans on penny-pinching. I'm looking for the best bang for the buck that I will be happy with. Don't get me wrong, I know that there is a standard for a reason and I have nothing against that. Again, I'm just trying to make the most educated decision so that I can get what works best for me.

Yes, stereotyping and derogatory words directed towards Jewish folks on a professional pilot's forum is showing respect for our industry. However, we must be wary of pilots that have chosen to use a duffel bag for luggage....they're really bringing down the industry! "Man up!":rolleyes:

Ok for those of you who own a Purdy bag which size is the best to get....22", 26", Stealth????? I hear the 26" isn't legal carry-on size

Mmmm...I smell hypocrisy:rolleyes: I like the idea that you think you can get by with having only one uniform. Just wait till you hit some wake while you're at cruise about to take a sip of your coffee/diet coke/cranberry juice/whatever or when you're out doing a walk around in the morning and the CA fires up the APU and it pukes a few drops of oil onto you on day one of your 4-day. I bet you'd give your left nut to have a new shirt rather than have to look like a moron for the next 4 days:D.

Seriously friend, look at your contract. You might find a uniform allowance or payroll deduct section in it. If you are so broke that you can't shell out an extra $50 for a couple more shirts and maybe a pair of pants then you need to SERIOUSLY evaluate your financial position.

PS
What BLKflyer said about being somewhere cold is 100% true. I just finished a trip that spent all 3 nights in Canada and my bag was STUFFED with just a pair of jeans, sneakers, long-sleeved thermal, t-shirt, underwear, under shirts, socks, gym shorts, a warm jacket that I could wear out, toiletries and a few food items. I have the 22" PNT with the computer pouch. But go nuts with your 19" Cheapo or whatever it is. I'm sure you'll have a blast.:D

Yeah first of all I already said Experimental AB had made a valid point about the uniform, and thus I plan on purchasing backups. Before he had made that point, I hadn't taken the time to really look at the order form for my uniforms, so when I heard that I could expect to spend $750, I thought that was for one.
Considering how often pilots travel, I would have expected some of you might have discovered packing folders from Eagle Creek. You can pack up to 7 dress shirts into the smallest size folder offered, and they compress down to nearly flat, wrinkle free. That same folder will hold about 10 t-shirts or thermals. They have similar items for underwear and socks. It's nice for saving space, try it, seriously. My post about getting a smaller rolling suitcase rather than the larger one was not for cost implications, but rather for ease of transport and getting into and out of an airplane multiple time per day. Again, I'm not about being cheap, just getting the best item I can for what I spend. That sometimes means I'll spend a lot more than I originally planned.
It's disappointing how you can come to a place like this for friendly advice from your peers and instead be attacked and called a cheap moron. I try to value the opinions I receive on here. For those of you who are genuinely trying to be helpful and make valid points and give respectful advice, thank you. To the others, find something better to do with your time then come on here and make yourself feel better by attempting to belittle others.

I tried to help!!!:eek: I genuinely tried to help by offering you tips from my own experience (the 19" bag might be a tad small, one uniform is not gonna be enough). Now maybe if there was some good natured ribbing in there, too bad. Don't throw the baby out with the bathwater.:D If you're gonna take everything this personally, then you are going to have long, miserable experience in the airlines. Me thinks you should invest in some skin thickener NOW. It'd be pretty embarrassing to burst into tears the first time a pax or the FA makes fun of your landing:D

Seriously though, welcome to the gig. This job can be the most fun you have with your clothes on. It can also be a miserable, lonely, plodding existence. Its all about what you make of it.

I'm all about a good time and sure, I can take some crap. I guess I didn't see much advice included with your ribbing. Then again it's been a long day and perhaps I'm not as capable of discerning such information at the time. :) No harm no foul. Thanks for the hidden advice, my brain needed another workout today!

Dude...I discovered the Eagle Creek line at a luggage store a few months back...I was so impressed with the products that I spent $100 on them. They took my PNT 22" that was stuffed and unorganized, barely fitting in the overhead, and made it neat and trim...It doesn't balloon out one inch. Plus, I always know where everything is in it.

Ya'll oughta take a look at 'em next time you get a chance...good call on that av8or.

They're really great. My brother and I used them for a ten day trip to France in October and we could have easily carried on if we wanted to, even after buying stuff while there. I really recommend them. The small one you can get for about $18-25 and the larger ones for about $25-30. Like I said, they also have pouches for the underwear and socks etc that keep those all nice and compact. Glad you like them too, ExperimentalAB...I think they should be part of the "industry norm" as well!!

av8or519 is it Eagle Creek Luggage? I'm trying to search and find it so I can purchase some myself sounds like a great investment for the suitcase