Another Luggage/Flight Case ?

mlm3789 · December 4th, 2007, 03:49

Just starting out at a regional. Money isn't really that big of an issue as my parents are getting me luggage/flight case for X-mas. I have been searching the last couple of days for the best luggage/case for not too much money. This is what I am thinking about getting:

Purdy Neat tote bag:
http://www.stopoverstore.com/product...d/406/pid/1975

Purdy Neat Stealth NG:
http://www.stopoverstore.com/product...nid/365/pid/30

The only problem is that I own a 17" laptop and the Purdy Neat Stealth Computer Front only holds up to a 14.1" laptop. I plan on taking my laptop with me on trips so do you have any suggestions on decent luggage that can hold a 17" laptop?

Also, is a tote ok for my flight supplies or should I (or my parents) pony up the extra dough for a flight case?

Thanks!

PS. If it helps, I'll be in the CRJ-200/700

kellwolf · December 4th, 2007, 09:55

Yeah, don't trust putting it in the front flap. Either take a separate laptop bag and slide it over the handles (that's what I do) or use the duffle that clips on. I think that's what Doug does with his.

Hootie · December 4th, 2007, 21:22

If I were to do it over again I would get the Purdy Neat 22 with the plastic frame. Because the metal is heavy and gets bent. I personally have the $99 Costo.

mlm3789 · December 7th, 2007, 16:45

So will I be alright with a Purdy Neat 22", a flight case (any suggestions) and a tote bag or something along the lines of that for a misc. things? Will they all fit on the roller?

Sorry, but I want to make sure I don't buy too much/not enough.

Clocks · December 7th, 2007, 16:48

I bought this after reading several recommendations:

http://www.stopoverstore.com/product...id/245/pid/106

Although I have never taken it on a plane and can't testify to it's durability (still in training

), it does fit three 2" binders, a 1" binder, a 1" FOM, a 2" CFM, and my enroute charts all on the bottom of the case, with enough room on top to easily fit a pair of headsets (can even fit the entire Bose headset case on top if you take out the removable hard sides from the Bose case...it's just a tiny tiny bit to big to lay in there otherwise).

Doug Taylor · December 7th, 2007, 19:29

If money's not a concern. Scott Leather bag, PNS Stealth.

On the laptop...

When I was domestic, I'd keep it in a padded "Mac Case" and slide that inside of my suitcase and lock it. Laptop bags just mean "steal me!"

Now I have a Swiss laptop case, which I keep magazines, an iPod, my Skype phone and my cellphones in, with my laptop, then clip it on the bars of my suitcase with a carbine clip. But I'm only in an airport every once in a while and no plane swaps so the extra bag isn't a problem. Plus it's handy as hell during the commute.

No I don't wear it as a backpack ever because it's strictly verboten by our uniform code. But it certainly comes in handy when it comes to bringing back massive amounts of EuroSwag after a trip!

jtrain609 · December 7th, 2007, 20:55

Looks like a backpack to me

Doug Taylor · December 8th, 2007, 01:38

Quote:

Originally Posted by jtrain609

Looks like a backpack to me

Yo mama!

mtsu_av8er · December 9th, 2007, 00:29

Laptop in the front flap works just fine. As long as you're not gate-checking the bag, your laptop won't be hurt at all.

inside0ut · December 9th, 2007, 01:34

Biggest id go for the CRJ is a 17in rollaboard, unless you dont mind gate checking it all the time. Also for a flight case, the widest is like 19" anything with wheels on it wont fit. Thats what I had initially, a cheap 39$ one from staples, then I bought a ballistic nylon one so it would fit. Then I moved Co. and my old one will fit in the 170 but Im stuck schlepping a 200$ dollar one...damn Mesa lol

mlm3789 · December 11th, 2007, 13:22

Quote:

Originally Posted by inside0ut

Biggest id go for the CRJ is a 17in rollaboard, unless you dont mind gate checking it all the time. Also for a flight case, the widest is like 19" anything with wheels on it wont fit

So if I get the PNS 22", it won't fit onboard? It seems like I'm dragging this forum out but I don't want to make a decision I'll regret so thanks for the help everyone!

kellwolf · December 11th, 2007, 17:58

It'll fit. Trust me. It slides in the CRJ like a glove. If you have to commute or DH on an RJ, you'll have to gate check it. To me, that's not that big of a deal. I have yet to have any problems with it DH on mainline, and it fits in the overhead bin of the 757, Airbus, and DC-9 just fine.

blee256 · December 11th, 2007, 22:27

I know a couple buddies that have the PNS with the padded front for the laptop. They both regret getting it because it takes up a lot of space. As for me I have a Mac Case like doug and I just pack it in my rollaboard on top. But i have a 12 in laptop, not a 17 like yours.

inside0ut · December 12th, 2007, 00:35

Quote:

Originally Posted by kellwolf

It'll fit. Trust me. It slides in the CRJ like a glove. If you have to commute or DH on an RJ, you'll have to gate check it. To me, that's not that big of a deal. I have yet to have any problems with it DH on mainline, and it fits in the overhead bin of the 757, Airbus, and DC-9 just fine.

Really? I always thought the 22 wouldnt fit, knew a few guys who always gate checked it. Ive always had 19" so I never had a problem....I have a samsonite special from JCPennys thats pretty good.

kellwolf · December 12th, 2007, 10:23

Quote:

Originally Posted by inside0ut

Really? I always thought the 22 wouldnt fit, knew a few guys who always gate checked it. Ive always had 19" so I never had a problem....I have a samsonite special from JCPennys thats pretty good.

The length isn't the problem. If you pack that thing where it's bluging, the depth is what will kill you in the CRJ. I've got the 26" PNS, and it fits just fine.

dakovich · December 12th, 2007, 10:40

doug, that case set-up you have is like a pilot bag mullet. except its party in the front(backpack) and business in the back(PNS roll-a)!

inside0ut · December 12th, 2007, 13:15

Quote:

Originally Posted by kellwolf

The length isn't the problem. If you pack that thing where it's bluging, the depth is what will kill you in the CRJ. I've got the 26" PNS, and it fits just fine.

Crap I wish I would have talked to you before I bought my 19. Im on the E170 now and have ton of overhead space, it sucks when going on a 4 day and trying to cram all my stuff in that little case....

December 4th, 2007, 03:49	#1
mlm3789 Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Provo, UT Posts: 35	Another Luggage/Flight Case ? Just starting out at a regional. Money isn't really that big of an issue as my parents are getting me luggage/flight case for X-mas. I have been searching the last couple of days for the best luggage/case for not too much money. This is what I am thinking about getting: Purdy Neat tote bag: http://www.stopoverstore.com/product...d/406/pid/1975 Purdy Neat Stealth NG: http://www.stopoverstore.com/product...nid/365/pid/30 The only problem is that I own a 17" laptop and the Purdy Neat Stealth Computer Front only holds up to a 14.1" laptop. I plan on taking my laptop with me on trips so do you have any suggestions on decent luggage that can hold a 17" laptop? Also, is a tote ok for my flight supplies or should I (or my parents) pony up the extra dough for a flight case? Thanks! PS. If it helps, I'll be in the CRJ-200/700 __________________ "I can't go to a bad movie by myself; what am I going to make sarcastic remarks to strangers?" ~Jerry Seinfeld CFI/CFII/MEI

December 4th, 2007, 09:55	#2
kellwolf Old Skool Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Memphis, TN Posts: 13,634	Re: Another Luggage/Flight Case ? Yeah, don't trust putting it in the front flap. Either take a separate laptop bag and slide it over the handles (that's what I do) or use the duffle that clips on. I think that's what Doug does with his. __________________ "I'm The Doctor, by the way. Run for your life!"

December 4th, 2007, 21:22	#3
Hootie Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Zona Posts: 1,172	Re: Another Luggage/Flight Case ? If I were to do it over again I would get the Purdy Neat 22 with the plastic frame. Because the metal is heavy and gets bent. I personally have the $99 Costo. __________________ Whatever happened to catching a good old fashioned passionate ass whooping?

December 7th, 2007, 16:45	#4
mlm3789 Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Provo, UT Posts: 35	Re: Another Luggage/Flight Case ? So will I be alright with a Purdy Neat 22", a flight case (any suggestions) and a tote bag or something along the lines of that for a misc. things? Will they all fit on the roller? Sorry, but I want to make sure I don't buy too much/not enough. __________________ "I can't go to a bad movie by myself; what am I going to make sarcastic remarks to strangers?" ~Jerry Seinfeld CFI/CFII/MEI

December 7th, 2007, 16:48	#5
Clocks Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Hired 11/07. Furloughed 10/08 Posts: 1,126	Re: Another Luggage/Flight Case ? I bought this after reading several recommendations: http://www.stopoverstore.com/product...id/245/pid/106 Although I have never taken it on a plane and can't testify to it's durability (still in training ), it does fit three 2" binders, a 1" binder, a 1" FOM, a 2" CFM, and my enroute charts all on the bottom of the case, with enough room on top to easily fit a pair of headsets (can even fit the entire Bose headset case on top if you take out the removable hard sides from the Bose case...it's just a tiny tiny bit to big to lay in there otherwise). __________________

December 7th, 2007, 20:55	#7
jtrain609 Old Skool Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Park City, UT Posts: 12,321	Re: Another Luggage/Flight Case ? Looks like a backpack to me __________________

December 9th, 2007, 00:29	#9
mtsu_av8er Old Skool Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Utopia Posts: 12,478	Re: Another Luggage/Flight Case ? Laptop in the front flap works just fine. As long as you're not gate-checking the bag, your laptop won't be hurt at all. __________________ ------- One person says "stop gloating - life sucks!" while another says "be happy - at least you have a job!" . . . people are just stupid.

December 9th, 2007, 01:34	#10
inside0ut Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: PIT Posts: 462	Re: Another Luggage/Flight Case ? Biggest id go for the CRJ is a 17in rollaboard, unless you dont mind gate checking it all the time. Also for a flight case, the widest is like 19" anything with wheels on it wont fit. Thats what I had initially, a cheap 39$ one from staples, then I bought a ballistic nylon one so it would fit. Then I moved Co. and my old one will fit in the 170 but Im stuck schlepping a 200$ dollar one...damn Mesa lol

December 11th, 2007, 17:58	#12
kellwolf Old Skool Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Memphis, TN Posts: 13,634	Re: Another Luggage/Flight Case ? It'll fit. Trust me. It slides in the CRJ like a glove. If you have to commute or DH on an RJ, you'll have to gate check it. To me, that's not that big of a deal. I have yet to have any problems with it DH on mainline, and it fits in the overhead bin of the 757, Airbus, and DC-9 just fine. __________________ "I'm The Doctor, by the way. Run for your life!"

December 11th, 2007, 22:27	#13
blee256 Old Skool Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: lower canada Posts: 1,611	Re: Another Luggage/Flight Case ? I know a couple buddies that have the PNS with the padded front for the laptop. They both regret getting it because it takes up a lot of space. As for me I have a Mac Case like doug and I just pack it in my rollaboard on top. But i have a 12 in laptop, not a 17 like yours. __________________ According to a report by Goldman Sachs economists, "the most important contributor to higher profit margins over the past five years has been a decline in labor's share of national income."

December 12th, 2007, 10:40	#16
dakovich Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Buffalo, NY Posts: 1,021	Re: Another Luggage/Flight Case ? doug, that case set-up you have is like a pilot bag mullet. except its party in the front(backpack) and business in the back(PNS roll-a)!

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