I was able to pickup a 24" inch Plat 5 in a local TJ Maxx for $119. The 24" does have the suiter & toiletry bag with hanger.
The 21" Plat 5 I picked up was from the
Travelpro outlet here for $189 (I just checked & it looks like they are out of stock). The 21" I received from them does not have the suiter, but, it does have the toiletry panel with hanger.
My daughter picked up a 26" Plat 5 (she's not a lightweight packer at all) at TJ Maxx last Saturday, I think that was around $139. That had both the suiter & toiletry panel as well.
Is the Plat 5 21" that you mention for $90 in Australia? I'm asking because it was a .au site. (looks like the link for that has disappeared from here).
Ahh - I just found the website
here - at the top it says " Discount shopping at iDumpit, Australia's leading online factory clearance outlet. " I added the 21" to my cart & calculated shipping - it stayed at $8.95 to Virginia. I don't have the "chops" to place the order though
-chris
PS - I am making it a habit to stop by TJMaxx every few days on the way home from work.
Originally Posted by
tfar
Wow, I can't believe you found one. I'd say this is the 21". I think Chris (crpeck) recently got a hold of a 21" in an outlet. If I remember correctly he said the 21" model does not have the suiter panel. I hope he reads this and can confirm.
The Flightcrew 3 quite certainly doesn't have the toiletry panel because that was reserved for the top line if I am not mistaken. Anyway, given the price difference, there is no question which one to pick.
I'd just act fast because given my strong recommendation of this bag and the review I bet you are not the only one who wants one. In black it is particularly rare.
Till