Originally Posted by
wchinchen
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 warranty, and no compression mechanism like B&R.
I would recommend give it a try, and see what you think.
Thanks! Like I need more luggage 😃 I added it to my amazon cart, I think I would like the smaller version, but I need to buy a pelican first. One thing for sure almost all flight crew I see have travepro luggage. Haven't seen any with Briggs or Rimowa 😃