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As an international airline pilot, I’ve had the opportunity to sling dozens of different brands of suitcases all over the world. Though I’ve loved certain brands (namely Briggs & Riley and Rimowa), a new competitor has risen to compete with the best and stake its claim: Sterling Pacific. Sterling Pacific has boldly entered the market […]
As a now lifetime Briggs & Riley subscriber, I’ve always been a massive fan of their products. When they announced the less-conventional ZDX series of suitcases, my curiosity was piqued. I needed a smaller carryon suitcase to travel on European carriers, but I wasn’t willing to give up on space or convenience. That’s where the […]
As one of the early converts to Sterling Pacific, I was elated when I found out Sterling Pacific released a slight larger, spinner version of their elite Cabin Travel Case. Apart from improvements in ergonomics, black aluminum is now an available color, and I couldn’t wait to get my hands on Sterling Pacific’s new finish. […]
As a pilot, you’re always on the move. Having a reliable suitcase is not a luxury—it’s a necessity. I would know – as an international airline pilot having traveled to over 150 countries, I’ve seen which suitcases work – and which ones fail tragically when you least want them to. Because of the extensive traveling […]
Looking for ways to minimize what you pack and maximize your next trip? Leave it to an airline crew member; living over 300 days a year out of a carryon suitcase, sometimes for months in a row, these mysterious creatures know exactly how to extract the most usability out of the least space. How is […]
Imagine this: you buy the last carry-on suitcase you’ll ever need. It may seem hard to believe, but that’s the promise Briggs & Riley makes; pay a bit more, but only pay once. And as an airline pilot traveling 300 days a year and to over 100 countries, that’s a promise I fully put to […]
As an international airline pilot, I live out of my carry-on suitcase. I depend on having a high-quality suitcase that can handle the stress of constant travel, and I spent years trying out every kind of suitcase you can buy – everything from cheap, replaceable Costco luggage to high-end Rimowa Aluminum Luggage. It felt like […]