Flight Bags

I'm on my second Briggs and it's 5 years old. It's seen a lot of commuting abuse ( RJ's, on and off buses, winter parking lots) and I've replaced the wheels once. It probably could use a trip to the overhaul shop to fix some issues like the sewn-in bag strap that's really beginning to show wear, but until it legit breaks, it's fine. My other bag served me for about 5 years before suffering irreparable damage. They gave me 50% off a new bag, which is my current one. I've been pretty happy with it and the brand.
 
What model Brightline works for all of your stuff?

I have the Aerocoast Cooler. I typically carry:
- a couple of Kinderfluf shades
- iPad EFB
- Clarity Aloft headset
- Sunglasses, cleaner etc
- flashlight
- passport/license/medical
- Kindle
- Notepads, pens, pencil
- RainX + rag
- Small first aid kit + basic otc medications
- Backup efb battery brick
- assorted snacks

It's a lot. It's heavy and fat and really doesn't fit all that well in the space next to the seat on the guppy that was built to contain the old school chart/catalog case.

Would love something that also has a clip for car keys, external water bottle holder, etc

My big objection to the Brightline is not being able to access from the top - like when I’m in my seat reaching in and grabbing snacks, a farmers fridge salad, etc.
 
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killbilly said:
Some as-yet-unidentified vendor will solve, once and for all, the cooler/flight bag/4 days of food option. I stand ready with credit card in hand.
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Just carry 2 of the roll-a-boards of your choice, with the 2nd on the J-hook or strap. In the second one, put a headset bag (ASA's is good) with all the flying stuff, and use the rest of the space for the travelling kitchen. You'll have room for the personal pepper mill you left out. :)
 
drunkenbeagle said:
Just carry 2 of the roll-a-boards of your choice, with the 2nd on the J-hook or strap. In the second one, put a headset bag (ASA's is good) with all the flying stuff, and use the rest of the space for the travelling kitchen. You'll have room for the personal pepper mill you left out. :)
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You laugh but that’s basically the Paradox setup I have. The flight case is large and has its own wheels and handle.
 
ZapBrannigan said:
When you are all done solving the rollaboard problem, I'm still not finding a flight bag I like that fits next to the seat in the guppy and manages to hold all the junk I bring. :(
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Never crewed a guppers, but my Aerocoast flight bag is just fine. I was using the cooler as a flight bag for a long time, and I realized I might as well just get the flight bag version.

Consider it as a possibility, anyway.
 
I was surprised when I saw my first Brightline bag in the 121 world. I see them a lot more than I used to, but it still screams kneeboard, calling for an I. F. R. clearance, and writing "CRAFT" on the scratchpad while picking it up.
 
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I was surprised when I saw my first Brightline bag in the 121 world. I see them a lot more than I used to, but it still screams kneeboard, calling for an I. F. R. clearance, and writing "CRAFT" on the scratchpad while picking it up.
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I had a Brightline for years and I kept getting "lost" in the pockets. I tried to have a system with the color coded zippers but then I'd forget, which I get is more of a me problem then the bags fault.
I liked the modular idea, but as a commuter and trying to keep to the "two bags max" for commuting purposes, the Brightline jammed full of stuff didn't hang right on my rollaboard and would fall off to one side. This would cause an imbalance and just annoy the crap out of me.

I'm using a Contrail FL390 that was given to AA new hires by the union (not sure if that's still going on) and I like it for its simplicity and its been durable so far. Even survived a washing after a cup of coffee launched out of my cupholder on takeoff in Punta Cana DR and upside down into my bag.
 
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