ToiletDuck

I bought a Samsonite 22" bag from Marshals. I've had it 8 months, never an issue. Works great. Doesn't really show any wear either. Paid $49 for it. I'll let the company purchase my next bag with the yearly allowance when this one breaks. People can argue how theirs last 7yrs and that's great. Yes purchasing another one in a year or two makes perfect sense. Why? Because you aren't making welfare wages anymore and can afford to do so. Live within your means. If I'm making 50-60K in another 1.5yrs then awesome. Then I'll spend more on something that might last longer. No reason to help starve yourself. There was another FO jumpseating with me the other day who spent $1500 during training on "quality" bag, flight case, and headset. We were talking about our weekends and he asked me how I manage to afford going out partying and play golf etc. when he can barely afford his bills. I just had to think maybe if he didn't toss money he didn't have around he could. If you can't purchase it with cash, even if you're going to put it on a credit card, then stay away. Don't throw yourself in the deep end when you don't have to. If you've got the money on hand then get what you want. If you don't have the money then shop smart and get what you can. Just because something is cheap doesn't mean it can't last a decent amount of time.

ExperimentalAB

I don't know...wish I could be more like ya'll LoL. I just can't do anything without doing it how I think it ought to be done. Even if it means spending my entire paycheck on a rollaboard/flight case...arghh.

ConnectionPilot

What about this one...
http://www.ubid.com/Vacationer%27s_G...53-c13-s1.html

ExperimentalAB

Heck if it works for ya go ahead...but I've never seen a Pilot or F/A walk around with a rolling duffle.

This isn't it, but it's probably more along the lines of what you're looking for...

http://www.costco.com/Browse/Product...=1&topnav=&s=1

Pilotpip

Christmas is the perfect time of year for a nice flight bag.

All I'm asking for this year is a good rollaboard. A Strongbags, or Steath will make the walk through the airport a little nicer.

ToiletDuck

True that. If you can get someone else to get it then flippin sweet. I'm getting my palm Treo(for logbook software), ipod for when I'm working out in the hotels or JSing to work and back, and an electric razor. All things I've wanted for some time so even though I know I'm getting them I'm just having to wait which makes me want them all the more.

ExperimentalAB

Santa is getting me a Scott Leather case this Christmas...now if I can only be good for the rest of the month...haha

ToiletDuck

What I really want is a flight case but I'm going to get that as a present for myself when I either upgrade or move on to another company. Hand made leather one with a pic of the lone star state and a few other items. The guy does great work and doesn't charge much. Hell I had him resole a pair of my Iguana boots and it was only $12.

ExperimentalAB

Guy down in Texas?

ToiletDuck

Yea an old guy in my home town. However I'm sure you could go to just about any leather worker and they'd be able to do a great job. Acuna or Laredo Mexico have several good leather workers.