Airline Pilot Roller Bag Review
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- Опубліковано 8 вер 2024
- Welcome to Airline Pilot Life 2020! In today’s video we are unboxing the new StrongBags Helix Pro Roller Bag! I’ll give you my overall impression and how it compares to my previous roller I’ve used for over 9 years. Thanks for watching!
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Filmed with: GoPro 8 with the Media Kit.
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That office/study is beautiful!
Thanks Pooch! I will admit most if not all the credit goes to my wife😆. She has an eye for that. Cheers!
I’ve had my LuggageWorks Stealth 22 since 2007, and it’s still going strong. I’ve been thinking about getting the Stealth Premiere for my wife, since she finally tried my bag out for traveling. She likes it, and I love the durability.
Really great info to know, I'm going to need to learn how to pack workout attire as well as meal prep when I get to the airlines so this was helpful. Quality content as always Ern👍
Thanks Matt! I'll put meal prep on the list of videos to make. Cheers!
I wound up staying with my luggage works bag after testing the helix pro. The extra space in the luggage works made more of a difference to me. I fly the CRJ so the helix pro would probably fit easier, but I need that extra space especially on a 4 day when I'm commuting a day ahead. Thanks for the review!
I’ve had my Strongbags Vortex 21 for 15 years. Love it. Purchased the Helix…returned it. Re-skinned my Vortex.
Curious why?
Great review of the bag ... I am watching all your videos .
Thank you so much Angela! I appreciate your support! Cheers!🙏🏽
Sorry but I’m sticking with my Luggage Works bag. Been traveling the globe for 12 years with Atlas and it’s a damned tank. I’m on my second bag now and that’s only because I was too lazy to send the first bag in for new zippers and refurbishment. Otherwise, the first bag is still perfectly functional after 7 years on the 747 dragging it through snow and ice in Anchorage, dirt ramps in Nigeria and generally abusing it through six continents. It’s a tank.
What's the full name of the bag you swear by
@@semiwandering295The Stealth
Great review! After 1+ year with this bag what are your thoughts now? Do you recommend it? I’m a FA looking to replace my Briggs and Riley. I’m intrigued by the ergonomic handle, but I’m a little worried it might feel awkward to use.
Perfect mate I'm in the market for a new bag since one of the cats decided to do wee wee's in my luggage works:( take care
Hi Gab! Yeah time for a new one right😳. I really loved my luggage works bag, no issues with it for 9 years. I did want to try something different with the handle on the StrongBags. It’s been good thus far. I’ll give you a full review on the next video. Cheers!👍🏽
@@FlyingwithBigErn perfect thanks Big Ern:) I'm still waiting for my next allotment (Jan) before I make a purchase so look forward to the full review.
..luving all your very interesting videos and your great attitude...keep up the good work Ern...especially during these tough times...that seem to be getting even tougher on so many of us...go Souhwest...
Thank you! Will do! Cheers!
I do the same high end shoe bags!
The bag loop above the hook fits a 40oz hydroflask just right, but does get loose when light.
They must have discontinued the funky handle? Didn't work out?
Big Ern, love your videos! Was wondering if you could shed some light on what family life is like as a pilot in your next Q&A video. Am looking into pursuing a career in aviation myself, and was curious on what the pros/cons of that subject matter look like for you and other pilots. Thanks!
Hi Trevor! I appreciate your support! You bet! I'll put that on my list of videos to film. Plan on that coming out soon! Cheers!
Thank you for the review of both bags!
Nice review. I still have my Luggage Works from almost 20 years ago! That thing has been through the ringer, but it’s time to replace it. I’m moving to the 737 in a couple of months, so I’m curious to see how you like the new bag. Can you somehow attach a small duffle with your workout gear and shoes freeing up some space while also carrying food and brain bag? Cheers!
Nice Doug! That’s good value out of that LW! I can tell you it’s been a breeze to slide it under the JS. No issues at all. Still getting used to the handle though. I was looking at adding another bag and it is possible. Although it would be adding another bag😬 for a total of 4. I might move back into my Oakley Kitchen Sink backpack in order to add the workout gear. Welcome to the B737! Cheers!
I got the notification and rushed right over to the video.
Hey thanks X X! You’ve been a great supporter of my channel! Cheers!
@@FlyingwithBigErn have you thought about having some gear for sale?? T shirts , hats, sweatshirts etc??? I love ya man but I don’t want to get on a Southwest jet with a baseball cap that’s says flying with big Ern on it unless you’re the actually part of the flight crew. 😂😂
😆. I hear ya! Yeah, I haven't thought about it really. That's more for those "Big Ballers" on UA-cam😄. Thanks for the kind suggestion!
@@FlyingwithBigErn you are a big baller, in addition to the informational videos the gear is just another way for people to learn about what you’re doing now and going forward where your platform will take us all
Appreciate that X X! That's a good point. I'm putting that on my list of research items. Ha! This list is getting pretty big. Thanks again for all the support. Cheers!
im that pilot with the running shoes 😂
I just got a new suitcase myself!
How has your strong bag been holding up? Im tempted to do the same, but I don't like how it appears tighter than the LW 22 that I use like you had. Any thoughts after a couple years of use? I also hear good things about the Briggs and Riley bags.
What influenced you to become a pilot? How old where you when you felt like you wanted to be a pilot?
Last but not least, do you have anyone in your family who is a pilot and if so, did it make an impact on you or not?
Hi Nathaniel! Man, I’ve wanted to become a pilot ever since I could remember. My dad hung model planes on my ceiling as a small kid so I guess I have him to blame😁. My dad took lessons but never finished. Although I do remember watching him do touch and goes as a kid. I’m sure all that had an impact because I never wanted to do anything else...maybe play professional football but afterwards still become a pilot😆. Cheers!
As soon as I saw the handle, I identified the failure point of the bag. Bag looks great but that handle isn’t going to last (in my humble opinion)
I am a big fan of Briggs and Riley , there compression system is second to none. Plus i have a built in suitor. Luggage works makes a specific 737 bag. The LW Stealth pemier is also 12 lbs , so about 3-4 lighter then the standard stealth. The Strong Bags is a smaller bag, and has no built in Suitor.
Thanks for the rec Caleb! Good feedback! Cheers!
@@FlyingwithBigErn Keep up the videos , and God Bless !
This video was a review of the 21in Helix? I see it comes in 19in, 21in, and 24in. Debating between the 19 and 21. Thanks!
I have the same question
They all need a 4 wheel version
Keep the videos coming!
I also fly the 737, don't really commute, what would you recommend? Helix pro or luggageworks stealth?
That’s a hard one TK. If you need extra room I’d go for the Luggageworks. For weight and the handle I’d go for the Helix. I love the handle the more I use it. Hope that helps. Cheers!
Curious to where you bought your desk and bookcase? Thanks!
Security: *Never* let your flight bag out of sight;
_Reason is beyond the scope of this discussion_
Peak of current "difficulties" occurred Friday 8-th January;
Commercial 141 will be taking grads from places like Emery or whatever;
If you are a reader wanting to be 141 ATP now is the time to expend effort looking;
Early in your efforts you can do a mass-mailing to all the carriers you can find with very correct grammar asking what they think you should do • Once luckily I have an assistance by a Medivac · Every source of information you can find is the reply · Usual route often involves trying to build hours via instructor at Podunk FBO → You could for example try regional medium haul freight as some regular worker stating you want to go to flight-school ~ Replies will vary
You will learn later just why;
Military recruiters should be visited just the same as civilian I described;
C. W. Lemoine is a good channel for studies on that;
My first flights I am in a J-3 - There is a Navion starting takeoff roll - to test I wait until the wrong moment and sure as Call Centers are not mech's the "instructor" locks the brakes straddling the runway • By the time you get to actually operate this equipment you can have ¼-Million on the line if we include $233 Flight Bags stuffed with charts ♦ Time is chock-to-chock not when you pull into the parking structure + With adroit strategy you can have the carrier payback some of your costs but has to be that you survive the cull but then if you get past that they realize what you have invested
Thank you brother very informative Ern ! What camera are you using for filming ?
Thanks J! I used both the Cannon M50 and the GoPro8. To be honest I do like the GoPro with the media kit a little better. Cheers!
@@FlyingwithBigErn thank you I love the Go Pro . The cannon M50 is the mirror less one with great auto Focus. Well nice work and appreciate the quick response Ern.
I love my Travel Pro, but it’s coming up on 15 years and the handle is getting kind of wobbly. I’ll look into this.
It’s a good bag but I haven’t figured out a good solution for my backpack on the handle.
Hanging my head in shame over the “don’t be that guy” thing 😔. At 1st I was wondering where I’d put my “If it ain’t Boeing I ain’t going” sticker, figured I could get a pin and stick it on. Then I went online and saw they offer a hardback version.
As far as the size thing, you probably stretched the old bag out over the years.
Now the whole Boeing vs Airbus thing... I get increasingly more open to the Bus as I get older. Surely you understand why. The technology doesn’t put me off, I flew the Hornet for 26 years, and it would fall out of the sky like a brick without its computers. As is the case with any aircraft designed to fight. Inherent stability by design makes a dog that won’t fight, because it’s going to fight you to stay straight and level flight.
I just like the whole “MERICA” Thing. Childish I know, given the global economy we live in.
😁 Hey Tom! Yeah it’s all good, we’re all recovering running shoe guys me included😉. My sticker placements have definitely been impacted!
I think the stretching has happened for sure but the StrongBags Helix is smaller as far as capacity. Part of that is me, I need to take less.
I love poking fun at the Airbus guys, but really that is a comfortable product. I’m with you though with the basic logic in design of all Boeing jets. I just wish they thought of us up front! Maybe is better on a 787🤷🏽♂️. Cheers Tom!
@@FlyingwithBigErn I wonder what the Bus drivers would do if the land button quit working? 😀 how does it even fly without clicking and clacking trim wheels?
My kids are still little, so I can do no wrong at this point. As they get older, I’ll polish my fashion sense as to not embarrass them.
How many times are you at home?
Cool review!
Thanks Daniel! Just got back from my 3 day with it. I'll post the full review this Friday. Cheers!
That bag won’t cut it for five-seven day trip. If one takes enough shirts for each day, workout clothes, underwear, toilet kit, one extra pair of footwear and forgot about winter clothes.
It looks good for trips two-four days.
Yeah. If you’re a woman. Men only need one backup uniform shirt, a couple of beaters and some cargo shorts. Oh and don’t forget a pair of slick ass New Balance’s.
Man! I’m so glad I found this video. I was wondering what those thin straps were for by the handle that clip onto those 4 d rings. Thank you for confirming what they’re intended for.
Can’t wait to try this bag out. Normally yeah LW user, but I just can’t with the metal frame anymore. That and in 2018 our company was making us use TP for that uniform look. 🙄. Not sure what the policy is anymore but I don’t care. I am done with Travel pro. I will throw it out the window if I could. I’ve had 4 with 00 and were total garbage. 1 here with DAL and it’s still garbage. Never again with TP.
Excited to give this brand a try. I too will have to reevaluate what I pack lol.
Thanks for the vid sir!
How often do airline pilots have to buy new bags on an average basis?
Hi Nishal! It depends really. I could have kept my current bag for a while longer but thought I’d try something different. I’ve had my current bag for 9 years. I really liked the handle on the StrongBag (my wrists are torn up from jujitsu) so I thought it would be easier on my wrists. So far so good! Cheers!
How would this fare with a suiter for biz travel?
Any updates on this bag? Are you still using it? I am a FA and am in the market for a new bag, and this one really has been intriguing. I haven't seen any on the line yet and this was the first Pilot review so I am curious what you think after several months.
Hi Kristin! I’ve been using it for the past month while not packing winter gear and it’s good. When carrying my pack pack it still is a challenge but I use a big carabiner to hook it to the handle. That works ok. I do love the handle though and it glides effortlessly. Hope that helps. Cheers!
Where’s the follow up review??
I can give you mine. The bag is the biggest pain in the butt ever....I've had mine for 4 months now and have regretted every minute. The bag by itself is nice, but once you start loading it up with a flight bag and cooler, it's super unstable and flips over if you take turns sharp or fast. This is in part to the narrower design and because of the swiveling pole. Also, because of the single pole handle design and the strap/d-ring, securing your cooler on top gets annoying. By the time you're done securing your cooler/bag, you've been left in the dust by your crew. Not to mention makes randoms at kcm even more annoying. But you're probably like "what about the second buckle above the J hook?". Be my guest; It only makes the bag even more unstable and also puts more stress on the handle and the sleeve the pole goes into. After trying that route for a while, it feels like the sleeve has been distorted and the handles going to fall out.
By it's self it'd be a great travel bag, not so much for crew life
@@littleeskimo7381 perfect... I never liked single pole handles on other brands of bags.. Just doesn't turn as well for simple physics reasons. Guess it doesn't work for crew life.. And 99% of people dislike heavy bulletproof suitcases more than they dislike single pole handles.
Tie two colored ribbons around the handle to your luggage to warn others that this is not their luggage. People grab luggage at the turnstile and take it home before you ever see it.
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