Originally Posted by
Global Adventurer
I looked at the Crew Expert yesterday online, and I would like to know why you like it better than the Briggs&Riley? I have the international carry-on B&R and love it. I do like that back pocket on the Crew Expert. Just curious why you like it better. Thanks.
As I go from Hawaii to the Pacific NW quite often, the Crew Expert has an easier large/front pocket to stuff and take out a jacket from. The Crew Expert handle is bit more robust to place a heavy messenger bag on. The B&R handle has more flex due to the size of the rectangular tubes. As my messenger bag is quite heavy, the B&R handle flexes during airport walking versus the Crew Expert. The Crew Expert is built more like a tank. I haven't actually touched the back pocket, nor used it.
Cons of the Crew Expert: 5 year hassle free warranty, and no compression mechanism like B&R.
I would recommend give it a try, and see what you think.