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Old Jul 16, 2009 | 4:32 pm
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HDK
 
Join Date: May 2006
Location: ANC
Programs: AS MVPG 1MM, SPG Gold, HH Gold, Hyatt Explorist, Hertz PC, TR Seven Stars, Mlife Noir, TSA Pre
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I picked up the B&R 22" Baseline on Tuesday (Costco in Marina Del Rey) for $197.99 (it's marked as a U422X-4). They had one olive and two black remaining on the shelves at that time.

I just now got around to comparing it to my Travelpro Crew 5 22" and it seems like it may be about a 1/2 taller than the Travelpro. I've only had a few tight squeezes with the TP on a few of the older Alaska Airlines 400's and the early generation 900's (the two with the lav's at row 6). the interior appears more useable on the B&R but the outside pockets are not gusseted and it may be hard to get my blanket in and out. there's a pretty handy pocket on the back between the handle guides that looks like a good spot for my laptop charger and cords...

The suiter is pretty much built in, only the bottom panel is removable. If you unzip the bottom panel it looks you would have about a 3/4" deep zippered compartment that you might be able to get some underwear or a pair of folded shirts in side by side.

I also really liked the pivoting stick handle on the Travelpro but oh well,
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