LW Carbon vs Briggs and Riley - Page 5 - Airline Pilot Central Forums

#41

OnFingers12345 , 04-24-2021 10:50 AM

Gets Weekends Off

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Originally Posted by highfarfast

Funny you should say that. About a month ago, not in uniform and no visible badge, I was standing in line trying to read the posted menu at a counter service restaurant and some dude behind me, also not in uniform and no ID, starts up a conversation asking who I fly for. I assumed he recognized the bag.

I must admit, I was kinda annoyed. If I wanted to talk airplanes, I d at least be wearing the badge.

Wow. How dare them.

#42

Sasquatched , 04-24-2021 11:08 AM

Line Holder

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Originally Posted by Sasquatched

They’ve been out of stock since at least December....very frustrating.

Just like that, they’re back in stock. Just ordered one.

#43

Cornholio69 , 06-16-2021 08:43 PM

New Hire

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Originally Posted by highfarfast

It’s the equivalent of a fat gut and big Bluetooth at the truck stop. I’m tired of getting asked how well my rig pulls on the vail pass.

#44

Propeller , 06-19-2021 09:51 AM

Crewroom Couch Warmer

+1 another vote for Strongbags. Its been absolutely problem free for almost 2 years now as a commuter and occasionaly deadheading on the 145 so its had its share of abuse from rampers. Its pretty much like i bought it and it still rolls smooth and the zippers all work. The sides are all solid unlike the LW which has the frame that tends to fall apart. This does mean theres a bit less space since there isnt expansion but i have managed to make it last packed 2 weeks during recurrent plus reserve on either side. I thought the handle does seem flimsy but it has also been problem free and has held up quite well. Most parts on the bag can easily be replaced and they sell the parts needed on the site when it comes to that. Their coolers are pretty awesome too ive been seeing more of them around lately.

#45

RabidW0mbat , 06-20-2021 06:26 AM

Gets Weekends Off

Has anyone tried the Strongbags Helix 21 with regards to the CRJ overhead bins? My LW is getting a bit long in the tooth, so beginning to scout options.

#46

Grumpyaviator , 06-20-2021 05:44 PM

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Originally Posted by RabidW0mbat;[url=tel:3252326

3252326[/url]]Has anyone tried the Strongbags Helix 21 with regards to the CRJ overhead bins? My LW is getting a bit long in the tooth, so beginning to scout options.

LW Carbon vs Briggs and Riley

#47

DarkSideMoon , 06-21-2021 01:08 PM

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Originally Posted by RabidW0mbat

Has anyone tried the Strongbags Helix 21 with regards to the CRJ overhead bins? My LW is getting a bit long in the tooth, so beginning to scout options.

Mine fits fine. I actually don’t mind the handle. It’s more comfortable overall, although if you go “off roading” at all with it (Snow, bad sidewalk) it’s much harder to control.

#48

goforlaunch , 08-12-2021 04:36 PM

New Hire

What kind of j-hook did you swap it out with? Another LW one? Just bought the carbon bag and curious. What was wrong with the other one?

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Originally Posted by flywithjohn

I have a carbon 2.0, I’m rough on bags. Aside from the j-hook, I have yet to have any issues after about 18 months with the bag. The OE j-hook has a design flaw, I swapped it with an aviator j-hook and have not had any issues since. I routinely overpack the bag, no structural issues. My prior bag was a stealth aviator and after two years the rails were bowed out compliments of the 200. The carbon does not have this problem, it’s not much lighter though. Just a better frame that doesn’t bend.

#49

Chestnut172 , 06-03-2023 11:38 PM

New Hire

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Originally Posted by highfarfast

Agree with this. I’ve never owned the traditional LW bags because, for one, my research said don’t bother. But also, I was never impressed with what they provided visually... they actually look like they hold less than a lot of other bags, reviews indicate their quality has dropped over time considerably, they’re really heavy, and they just look like a hazard to everything around them due to their sharp edges. Anyway, when others here criticize LW in general I won’t argue here because I assume they’re talking about the traditional boxy LW bags of which I’ve only researched and never owned.

This lead me to buying the Briggs for my first airline bag thinking it would last a lifetime (it has a warranty for it anyway). I knew I’d need a second bag at some point to use when I sent the Briggs off at some point for it’s lifetime warranty. I THOUGHT that second bag would be the cheap Costo bag guys used to by. But by the time I needed it, the cheap Costo bag has been replaced by another version that didn’t seem adequate. After a bit of research, the LW Aurora seemed like the best short term deal. It wasn’t as cheap as the Costco bag I thought I’d need but it was cheaper than all the other professional pilot bags and seemed to have reviews that it held up well so I ordered it to use while my Briggs was in service.

What I found was that the LW Aurora held more than my Briggs, rolled smoother, and the expansion tech worked better. As a result, the LW Aurora is now my primary and the Briggs is the backup. Didn’t expect that. I’ve now been using the Aurora as a primary longer than I did the Briggs as primary and I’ve yet to have to send the Aurora in for service which means it’s lasted me longer than the Briggs. Didn’t expect that either.

Has your perspective changed over time between the Aurora and Briggs?

#50

BananaHammock , 06-09-2023 06:43 AM

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Not who you are asking above but still using my 20" Aurora after 7 years.

In all honesty though, I bought a TravelPro, small one for 1/2 day trips. I like it. Pilots will rag on it saying its a "flight attendant" bag but its well put together and the handle is comfortable *shrug*