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    The Western Flyer Carry-On: Q&A

    So, I just read the bit about the upcoming Western Flyer in the enewsletter... when do we get to see some sneak peeks??
    There are only 3 kinds of people in this world -- those who can count, and those who can't.

    Proud Owner of: Aeronaut, Empire Builder, PC Flyer, Tri-Star, 3 Absolute shoulder straps, 2 Freudian slips, Braincell, and many various pouches and packing cubes...

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    We'll have our first sample from our factory within the next two weeks.
    Have a question? @Darcy (to make sure I see it)

    Current carry: testing new potential materials in the form of Original Large Shop Bags.

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      #3
      Sweet.............
      There are only 3 kinds of people in this world -- those who can count, and those who can't.

      Proud Owner of: Aeronaut, Empire Builder, PC Flyer, Tri-Star, 3 Absolute shoulder straps, 2 Freudian slips, Braincell, and many various pouches and packing cubes...

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        #4
        Pictures of the Western Flyer:
        Have a question? @Darcy (to make sure I see it)

        Current carry: testing new potential materials in the form of Original Large Shop Bags.

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          #5
          Darcy- did you reverse that second photo on purpose?




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            #6
            Huh! Neat! I wonder how big it'll look in person! =D

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              #7
              very nice!
              is it compatible with Aeronaut's packing cubes?

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                #8
                Originally posted by ratdeau View Post
                very nice!
                is it compatible with Aeronaut's packing cubes?
                You can use Aeronaut Packing Cubes with the Western Flyer, or there will also be Packing Cubes specifically designed for the compartments of the Western Flyer that help maximize efficient use of space.
                Have a question? @Darcy (to make sure I see it)

                Current carry: testing new potential materials in the form of Original Large Shop Bags.

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                  #9
                  Originally posted by GaryS View Post
                  Darcy- did you reverse that second photo on purpose?
                  Actually, yes! The front panel is going to end up being reversed in the final bag. The bag pictured is an early prototype.
                  Have a question? @Darcy (to make sure I see it)

                  Current carry: testing new potential materials in the form of Original Large Shop Bags.

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                    #10
                    Interesting pictures. It will be neat to see how this turns out and how it will work compared to the Aeronaut.

                    Quick question - will it pass as personal carry on item? I never did find the specifications for a personal carry on item but typically the rules are pretty loose for US flights on large planes (in my experience). It's hard to tell but the pictures appear to suggest the WF will fit under a seat without too much problem.
                    Last edited by pretzelb; 11-12-2007, 12:44 PM. Reason: added question about personal carry on
                    Owner of : Imago, Aeronaut, Brain Bag, Smart Alec, Synapse, Co-Pilot

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                      #11
                      No grab handles on end?

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                        #12
                        How smaller than the Aeronaute is the Western Flyer?

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                          #13
                          Originally posted by backpack View Post
                          How smaller than the Aeronaute is the Western Flyer?
                          According the blog entry

                          "The Western Flyer is a small carry-on bag similar to the Aeronaut in function. It's volume is about 25 liters or a little more than half the Aeronaut's volume.
                          Owner of : Imago, Aeronaut, Brain Bag, Smart Alec, Synapse, Co-Pilot

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                            #14
                            What's the enewsletter?

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                              #15
                              Originally posted by wildgeese View Post
                              What's the enewsletter?
                              Our Mailing List.
                              Have a question? @Darcy (to make sure I see it)

                              Current carry: testing new potential materials in the form of Original Large Shop Bags.

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