Originally Posted by
superangrypenguin
Not necessarily apples to apples, but I suspect part of the difference is that we dont consistently check bags, they do. Nonetheless, the folks checking B&R bags on my team still are on their original bags.
Ok, granted I don't fly as much as most people on FT, but I have mass market suitcases (ala Samsonite or Heys, etc) that have lasted me years with only scuffing being the real damage. One had some threading slightly freyed, but still in very usable condition.
That said, I'd be curious as to see how long some of these higher end bags do last.