tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10000144.post7900323547581932016..comments2024-03-13T09:47:40.487+00:00Comments on Cockpit Conversation: The Bomb Squad May Have My BagAviatrixhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13634111275860140084noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10000144.post-3031737380105159662008-04-15T11:26:00.000+00:002008-04-15T11:26:00.000+00:00One of the luggage solutionswhich works well for p...One of the luggage solutionswhich works well for pilots and others who wear out luggage is a Costco Rollaboard. They sell one for a little over $100US. It's fairly stout nylon construction with heavy duty zippers. Inevitably, like any other (even the $300-400 ones) they get trashed, and when it does, you go to any Costco and you get a free new one. No repair no waiting for repair evaluation, no sending it back to the factory. Costco has a very good retun policy, and at least in the US you can find a Costco in almost any city of any size.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10000144.post-79844481555853935822008-04-14T23:25:00.000+00:002008-04-14T23:25:00.000+00:00I have a Jansport bag with a lifetime warranty tha...I have a Jansport bag with a lifetime warranty that has been replaced 4 times when Ippess breakAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10000144.post-55145429174626981782008-04-13T21:48:00.000+00:002008-04-13T21:48:00.000+00:00Can't go wrong at Ross. I've seen some pretty nice...Can't go wrong at Ross. I've seen some pretty nice suitcases in checked luggage go flying off the cart when some over eager ramp rat turns to fast and the last cart bumps over them. <BR/>I got a pretty good deal at ebags the last time I bought good carryon luggage. But not nearly as good as Ross when I bought luggage for the kids.<BR/><BR/>amulbunny ----amulbunny's random thoughtshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10621932038345682056noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10000144.post-83770299488996647182008-04-13T16:20:00.000+00:002008-04-13T16:20:00.000+00:00Pathfinder has taken a big share of what used to b...Pathfinder has taken a big share of what used to be almost exclusively Travelpro's market. My Pathfinder bag has lasted for between 2-3yrs of constant (3-4 days of travel per week) use. In my career, the first thing on a bag to fail has usually been the wheels, followed by the telescoping function of the handle. Keep the wheels lubricated, and don't hang things on the telescoping handle while it's extended, and your bag will last ages. Unless, hypothetically speaking, a pickup truck from aircraft maintenance drives directly over your bag.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10000144.post-56561704584998799702008-04-13T00:07:00.000+00:002008-04-13T00:07:00.000+00:00As a matter of fact, Amulbunny, I got both suitca...As a matter of fact, Amulbunny, I got both suitcases at a Ross in Florida.Aviatrixhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13634111275860140084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10000144.post-86825511691983604892008-04-12T23:35:00.000+00:002008-04-12T23:35:00.000+00:00I haven't been to your blog in so long... I just r...I haven't been to your blog in so long... I just rediscovered it actually... :)<BR/><BR/>London has this weird habit of asking pretty much everyone to vote... including diplomats and foreign nationals.. so I can vote and even change the course of history for a government that does not affect me.. :)Bharathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06491796800787771729noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10000144.post-11872056949807871032008-04-12T21:24:00.000+00:002008-04-12T21:24:00.000+00:00If you are in a populated area look for either a R...If you are in a populated area look for either a Ross or Marshall's. You can get great deals on decent rollaboards at them. <BR/>It's 86ยบ where I am. Hope you're enjoying good weather where you are.<BR/><BR/>amulbunnyamulbunny's random thoughtshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10621932038345682056noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10000144.post-26696994132261366372008-04-12T18:41:00.000+00:002008-04-12T18:41:00.000+00:00Yup, worry about all the sniffer dogs which have b...Yup, worry about all the sniffer dogs which have been trained to locate your scent.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10000144.post-89801686264523174942008-04-12T16:30:00.000+00:002008-04-12T16:30:00.000+00:00Top recycling. Just make sure the security idiots ...Top recycling. Just make sure the security idiots dont take your DNA off it and get you on some sort of listLord Huttonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10243668575631936439noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10000144.post-22328318079445435792008-04-12T04:38:00.000+00:002008-04-12T04:38:00.000+00:00Hardearned experience:1. Regularly visit high end ...Hardearned experience:<BR/>1. Regularly visit high end used stores. Get luggage for $10 or less, sometimes last along time, but OK if it doesn't as long as the contents survive.<BR/>2. Buy and use a portable cooler on wheels, add a locking hasp and tape a tie wrap on the top for the nice folks to seal it with after they search it. Biohazard sticker optional...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10000144.post-49619991758686972442008-04-11T21:51:00.000+00:002008-04-11T21:51:00.000+00:00Good to know they can be recycled.JaneGood to know they can be recycled.<BR/>Janesilver hordehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08495147211713075126noreply@blogger.com