Flight Kit/Laptop Questions

Ralgha · February 12th, 2005, 18:40

I'm looking for a recommendation on what flight kit to get for an EMB-120.

Also, how do others transport their laptops?

Thanks.

Captain_Bob · February 12th, 2005, 20:47

This is how I carry my laptop.

It's a pretty awesome bag! I was real tired of carrying my computer bag seperately... It's super easy to flow through with Security, since the computer pocket is very accessible, and allows quick and easy removal of the laptop. Plenty of pockets for accessories as well.

Purdy Neat Computer Front Stealth 22" Bag

Bob

Ralgha · February 12th, 2005, 21:01

Unfortunatly the pocket in that bag for the computer is only 13" long, and my computer is 15". Is there room in that bag for the computer to stick out of it's pocket a couple inches?

TallBoy85 · February 12th, 2005, 21:06

Yikes...another purdy neat bag to get confused with the rest of them sitting in crew rooms across America.

Most people carry their laptops in bags...clipping the bag to the rest of your gear is optional yet recommended.

I use a $50 Samsonite flight kit...it fits in the CRJ so I would imagine it would fit in anything with a normally cramped regional aircraft cockpit...

Don't get anything with wheels because people will make fun of you...people back in the day had to carry their suitcase AND their flight bag...and this was when laptops were the size OF a suitcase. Anyone remember those days? I have to hear all about them from the mainline people here...

pscraig · February 13th, 2005, 00:54

[ QUOTE ]
This is how I carry my laptop.

It's a pretty awesome bag! I was real tired of carrying my computer bag seperately... It's super easy to flow through with Security, since the computer pocket is very accessible, and allows quick and easy removal of the laptop. Plenty of pockets for accessories as well.

Purdy Neat Computer Front Stealth 22" Bag

Bob

[/ QUOTE ]

I thought about that bag, but was concerned that the laptop screen would get crushed when I attached my flight kit to the front of the bag using the J-hook. The laptop compartment is right under there. Have you had any problems?

Captain_Bob · February 13th, 2005, 16:09

No problems at all... the bag has taken quite a beating... but I'm usually in control/posession of it. If I ever have to gate check it while deadheading/commuting, I just remove my laptop on the jetway and carry it on... after a having done a couple hundred walkarounds I'm sure most FO's understand how badly baggage is handled!

There is plenty of sufficient padding all around. No issues with my flight case banging on it. And with two full 3" jep binders, a 1" binder, our CFM, FOM, headset, etc... It feels like I have one of the heaviest flight kits around!

Which by the way, I carry this one here... don't know how that one will fit in the 120, but it fits just about perfect in the 145.

As far as a 15" fitting, shouldn't be a problem... it has a velcro retension strap that would allow you to secure a longer laptop. Stop by one of the Stopover Stores to try it out.

When I was carrying a seperate laptop bag, I felt that it was getting banged around a lot more... and I hated having an extra bag altogether to carry around.

Your mileage may vary... but it works for me.

Bob

PeanuckleCRJ · February 13th, 2005, 19:00

I carry around 3 bags on my trips... my overnight bag (tall purdy neat bag), flight kit, and lap top carrying case. I stack the lap top on the top of the overnight bag resting against the "tow handle."

I have had a few dumb@$$ moments where I've stood my overnight bag up and my laptop went sailing off the top. DOH!

February 12th, 2005, 18:40	#1
Ralgha Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Fresno, CA Posts: 899	Flight Kit/Laptop Questions I'm looking for a recommendation on what flight kit to get for an EMB-120. Also, how do others transport their laptops? Thanks.

February 12th, 2005, 20:47	#2
Captain_Bob Old Skool Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: DFW, based in ONT, wishing I was in Maine Posts: 3,853	Re: Flight Kit/Laptop Questions This is how I carry my laptop. It's a pretty awesome bag! I was real tired of carrying my computer bag seperately... It's super easy to flow through with Security, since the computer pocket is very accessible, and allows quick and easy removal of the laptop. Plenty of pockets for accessories as well. Purdy Neat Computer Front Stealth 22" Bag Bob

February 12th, 2005, 21:01	#3
Ralgha Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Fresno, CA Posts: 899	Re: Flight Kit/Laptop Questions Unfortunatly the pocket in that bag for the computer is only 13" long, and my computer is 15". Is there room in that bag for the computer to stick out of it's pocket a couple inches?

February 12th, 2005, 21:06	#4
TallBoy85 Junior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Prescott, AZ Posts: 194	Re: Flight Kit/Laptop Questions Yikes...another purdy neat bag to get confused with the rest of them sitting in crew rooms across America. Most people carry their laptops in bags...clipping the bag to the rest of your gear is optional yet recommended. I use a $50 Samsonite flight kit...it fits in the CRJ so I would imagine it would fit in anything with a normally cramped regional aircraft cockpit... Don't get anything with wheels because people will make fun of you...people back in the day had to carry their suitcase AND their flight bag...and this was when laptops were the size OF a suitcase. Anyone remember those days? I have to hear all about them from the mainline people here...

February 13th, 2005, 00:54	#5
pscraig Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 1,021	Re: Flight Kit/Laptop Questions [ QUOTE ] This is how I carry my laptop. It's a pretty awesome bag! I was real tired of carrying my computer bag seperately... It's super easy to flow through with Security, since the computer pocket is very accessible, and allows quick and easy removal of the laptop. Plenty of pockets for accessories as well. Purdy Neat Computer Front Stealth 22" Bag Bob [/ QUOTE ] I thought about that bag, but was concerned that the laptop screen would get crushed when I attached my flight kit to the front of the bag using the J-hook. The laptop compartment is right under there. Have you had any problems?

February 13th, 2005, 16:09	#6
Captain_Bob Old Skool Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: DFW, based in ONT, wishing I was in Maine Posts: 3,853	Re: Flight Kit/Laptop Questions No problems at all... the bag has taken quite a beating... but I'm usually in control/posession of it. If I ever have to gate check it while deadheading/commuting, I just remove my laptop on the jetway and carry it on... after a having done a couple hundred walkarounds I'm sure most FO's understand how badly baggage is handled! There is plenty of sufficient padding all around. No issues with my flight case banging on it. And with two full 3" jep binders, a 1" binder, our CFM, FOM, headset, etc... It feels like I have one of the heaviest flight kits around! Which by the way, I carry this one here... don't know how that one will fit in the 120, but it fits just about perfect in the 145. As far as a 15" fitting, shouldn't be a problem... it has a velcro retension strap that would allow you to secure a longer laptop. Stop by one of the Stopover Stores to try it out. When I was carrying a seperate laptop bag, I felt that it was getting banged around a lot more... and I hated having an extra bag altogether to carry around. Your mileage may vary... but it works for me. Bob

February 13th, 2005, 19:00	#7
PeanuckleCRJ Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Where everybody's somebody Posts: 603	Re: Flight Kit/Laptop Questions I carry around 3 bags on my trips... my overnight bag (tall purdy neat bag), flight kit, and lap top carrying case. I stack the lap top on the top of the overnight bag resting against the "tow handle." I have had a few dumb@$$ moments where I've stood my overnight bag up and my laptop went sailing off the top. DOH!

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