Wheel-less Two-Day Bag
Nov 5, 2014, 10:26 am
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Wheel-less Two-Day Bag
I am looking for a wheel-less two-day or three-day bag that will fit in the overhead compartment of regional jets that frequent Cincinnati Airport. I don't want a full-sized bag like the 22 x 14 x 9 since I always have room left in those bags. Just need to carry a laptop, three sets of slacks and a few shirts. I have traveled light for years and prefer that method. The bag needs to be made of decent quality materials but nothing like leather since it's likely to get man-handled at some time in its lifespan. Thanks.
Nov 5, 2014, 1:32 pm
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I have the Tom Bihn Tristar and it's my go to bag. Picture of the bag from the Tom Bihn site in the overhead of a CRJ200.
https://www.flickr.com/photos/tombih...57629920809835
https://www.flickr.com/photos/tombih...57629920809835
Nov 5, 2014, 9:16 pm
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Thanks for those recommendations. I have it down to two bags which are both made by Tome Hihn. First is the Tri-Star and a close second is the Aeronaut 30. I will read a bit more prior to making the decision. They appear to be very well made bags.
Nov 6, 2014, 1:24 pm
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I can only speak for the TriStar but I love the organization of the bag. The compartments offer a nice way to really organize your items and the size is great. I debated between the TriStar and Aero and went with the Tri based on the size first and then organization.
I should mention that I have 3 Tom Bihn bags in total and love every one of them.
I should mention that I have 3 Tom Bihn bags in total and love every one of them.
Nov 6, 2014, 3:11 pm
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Both bags are excellent and it really depends on your packing style. Do you prefer one larger compartment or multiple smaller compartments.
Considering what you're carrying, I might lean towards the Tri-Star for its organization. Middle pocket for laptop. One end pocket has internal tie down straps that would help with the pants and shirts.
I have numerous Tom Bihn bags and accessories and the quality of workmanship is excellent. They are made in a small factory in Seatlle rather than mass produced in Asia
If you have questions on the bags, you can contact the company directly--they are great to work with--or ask questions to their customers on the website's forum.
Considering what you're carrying, I might lean towards the Tri-Star for its organization. Middle pocket for laptop. One end pocket has internal tie down straps that would help with the pants and shirts.
I have numerous Tom Bihn bags and accessories and the quality of workmanship is excellent. They are made in a small factory in Seatlle rather than mass produced in Asia
If you have questions on the bags, you can contact the company directly--they are great to work with--or ask questions to their customers on the website's forum.
Nov 6, 2014, 5:09 pm
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Nov 7, 2014, 4:14 pm
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I have the Tristar which is a great bag. I would also seriously consider the Red Oxx Air Boss and Red Oxx Skytrain. A search here will provide lots of information on them. Their quality is superb and they have a great, unconditional warranty.
Nov 9, 2014, 7:18 pm
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I went smaller with RedOxx
I use a RedOxx Sun Chaser bag. The two bags mentioned above are excellent but are too large for my needs.
Nov 14, 2014, 10:08 am
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I'm not familiar with Tom Bihn, but RedOxx make their bags of amazingly sturdy stuff, including mil spec hardware. And if something fails, such as a very sharp-toothed Basenji being jealous you took your bag instead of your dog traveling (yes, that happened to me), they'll repair or (in my case) replace the bag. That's a lifetime warranty! :-:
Nov 15, 2014, 12:17 pm
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I appreciate that the original poster wanted something particularly smaller but, for me personally, I rate the Air Boss too.
It collapses thinner when loaded with less so I use it for just one night away or a week away, it doesn't matter.
Of course luggage choice is very personal so there is not necessarily a right or wrong answer
It collapses thinner when loaded with less so I use it for just one night away or a week away, it doesn't matter.
Of course luggage choice is very personal so there is not necessarily a right or wrong answer
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Nov 16, 2014, 9:10 pm
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If you want something versatile, that will fit when loaded for shorter trips in the overhead and will then also work for longer trips that may require a gate check, go with a Red Oxx Air Boss or Sky Train. If you want to stick with smaller, Red Oxx Sun Chaser or Safari Benos PR 4
Nov 16, 2014, 10:20 pm
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I humbly submit the BR 307x, large expandable brief, for the OP's consideration. As I have been using it for 2 to 3 day client visits and personal trips. It fits in the overhead of a CRJ700 when fully stuffed and expanded. The GA never even attempted to ask me to gate check.
Hope this helps.
-tpacjv
Hope this helps.
-tpacjv