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(Ok, it's actually a more complex issue, but I did a deep dive on it the other day)
Flight Bags
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(Ok, it's actually a more complex issue, but I did a deep dive on it the other day)
Richman
JC’s Resident Curmudgeon
I see people schlepping around enough to go on a walking overland trip across the Darien Gap. All for a turn to Indianapolis.
Buy a LW. Anyone in this business long enough to know how to pour pee out of a boot knows where the wear spots are. Get a spare set of wheels, a spare handle and a bag of screws. Get some angle aluminum from the Home Despot, and make the unapproved field mods to the wear spots.
VERY small bag for you iPad, some pens, and, lemme check, yup, nothing else required. Your personal iPad or laptop...wait for it....fits in your suitcase.
Forage for food on breaks and/or layovers. The sippy bottles everyone carry amuse me. You'd think y'all were going to dissolve like you had the Omega IV virus.
There, done. Get off my lawn.
Buy a LW. Anyone in this business long enough to know how to pour pee out of a boot knows where the wear spots are. Get a spare set of wheels, a spare handle and a bag of screws. Get some angle aluminum from the Home Despot, and make the unapproved field mods to the wear spots.
VERY small bag for you iPad, some pens, and, lemme check, yup, nothing else required. Your personal iPad or laptop...wait for it....fits in your suitcase.
Forage for food on breaks and/or layovers. The sippy bottles everyone carry amuse me. You'd think y'all were going to dissolve like you had the Omega IV virus.
There, done. Get off my lawn.
ASpilot2be
Qbicle seat warmer
I carry less stuff for my 17 days on the road than some people do for a four day.
killbilly
Vocals, Lyrics, Triangle, Washboard, Kittens
foraging for food on breaks or layovers is often expensive, impractical or both. While I’d love to have a 1-2 leg day with 24 hour layover right next to a Whole Foods or a Wegmans, that simply isn’t happening. So I carry the food and supplements that are part of my diet/lifestyle and I’m happy schlepping a couple extra pounds of gear to meet those requirements.
Why?
Because I feel good and ultimately that makes me a better crew member. I’m as healthy as I can be because of those things. I like this and I’m gonna doing it as long as I’m physically able.
I guess you can roll your eyes and point and laugh or shake your head at people who do what I do. Enjoy it, I guess?
Skåning
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You can say aviation influencer boner pills. We don’t judge.
killbilly
Vocals, Lyrics, Triangle, Washboard, Kittens
At my age you’d think that would be more likely.
I found a better gig though, have you heard about essential oils? I can get you set up in my line and you can triple your money in 30 days….
bike21
9-5 Ruins Lives
My shoulders finally gave up on the idea of carrying a messenger, so I swapped to a backpack again. Digging the Wandrd Prvke for all things layover/work/photo carry so far.
Decided to nerd out and write a review if anyone is interested. Yes, you may heckle me for leaning into the pilot aspect.
www.nicklasurephotography.com
Decided to nerd out and write a review if anyone is interested. Yes, you may heckle me for leaning into the pilot aspect.
Wandrd Prvke Pocket Review, a pilot & photographer's perspective. — nick lasure photography
An EDC carry bag that promises weather resistance and thoughtful organization, but does it actually hold up when the weather turns? A working travel photographer and airline pilot puts the Wandrd Prvke Pocket through its paces across real shooting conditions. Full review including features and who t
www.nicklasurephotography.com
Skåning
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Pssshhh you haven't realized your full potentiel until you recharge your crystals in flight on the glareshield
killbilly
Vocals, Lyrics, Triangle, Washboard, Kittens
Hah! Joke’s on you! Thats how I defrost my meal prep!
Richman
JC’s Resident Curmudgeon
I don’t kink shame. Unless your kink is kink shaming. Then I shame that.
CoolRunnings
Well-Known Member
I just picked up the Nomatic travel pack based on this thread. Curious how we are attaching it to our bags. I tried putting it sideways on the rails and it's a bit cumbersome to haul around. Love the bag. Thanks.
Cessnaflyer
Wooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo
Our crews either put it on sideways through the pass-through, or some take the top handle and slide it over their suitcase extension handle. I personally put it as designed sideways for a lower center of gravity.
killbilly
Vocals, Lyrics, Triangle, Washboard, Kittens
If it’s my heavier bag (than the cooler) I put it on the strap/j-hook. If it’s the lighter bag I can put the handle through the top or just side tilt. Both work.
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Backpacks explicitly prohibited at my shop, but if it can masquerade as luggage, I'm tempted.I again put up the Nomadic.
NOMATIC Travel Pack
3,268+ reviews | NOMATIC Travel Pack expands 20L→30L with 22 pockets, TSA laptop slot, RFID protection & lifetime warranty. Free shipping.www.nomatic.com
Pricey? Yes.
Tested by an overpacking 737 pilot who had the same complaints as you? Also yes.
That said, I've tried about every other damn flight bag out there. I was thinking I should start a lending library of flight bags, lol.
Anyone want a (banged and battered):
LuggageWorks Stealth Flight Cube
LuggageWorks Stealth EFB Flight Bag
Contrail 410
Aerocoast Pro Cooler II
Aerocoast Pro Flightbag
CoyoteWorks flight case
Luggageworks half-size underseat luggage (broken handle)
etc?
ASpilot2be
Qbicle seat warmer
I am half tempted to buy a sewing machine and make custom custom flight bags to meet individual preferences. It's hard to find one to carry stuff for 17 days on road, and fit under seats.
moxiepilot
Well-Known Member
Same same
killbilly
Vocals, Lyrics, Triangle, Washboard, Kittens
You're in luck. The Nomatic lets you tuck in the straps with a nifty little snap-closure and you can carry it exactly like a briefcase since it has handles on both sides. In fact, that's how it's designed to fit over your roll aboard. The straps are very easy to pull out and use on an overnight and then stow when you have to put the uniform back on.
Did we in the Nomatic cult also mention that it's expandable?
That said, I've tried about every other damn flight bag out there. I was thinking I should start a lending library of flight bags, lol.
Anyone want a (banged and battered):
LuggageWorks Stealth Flight Cube
LuggageWorks Stealth EFB Flight Bag
Contrail 410
Aerocoast Pro Cooler II
Aerocoast Pro Flightbag
CoyoteWorks flight case
Luggageworks half-size underseat luggage (broken handle)
etc?
Jeez. Between the two of us we've got enough spare junk to open a luggage shop. I'm about to list a bunch of my excess gear for sale just to clear it out of my apartment since I'm moving to a smaller place in a couple of months.
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I am a j-hook purist though. Nothing goes on my handles.
I am wary of group advice, after the disappointment I experienced with the Briggs and Riley bag… but I have been listening.
I really, really wish I could sell things… But the social interaction is a nightmare for me. I have probably hundreds of thousands of dollars worth of stuff in aggregate that I could've sold over the years to buy more stuff, but selling stuff is a nightmare for me.