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Review on Herschel Supply Co Chapter Crosshatch Travel Accessories : Packing Organizers by Wanda Johns

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Ideal for small cabin aircraft

I don't think I've been this happy with a product I've bought from Amazon in a long time. I'm a flight instructor flying a small two seat turboprop with very little space in the cockpit for anything but the essentials like checklists, iPad mini, knee pads etc. Hard to find space even for a water bottle. Bags from multiple airlines. I have used a few over the years but have been disappointed with broken zippers, torn straps, torn sides etc which is unacceptable on an airplane. If a bag breaks on an airplane, small items can slip out and pose a safety hazard. (Think of an iPhone or charger stuck between the throttle and throttle limiter, or irritating the wiring over time - you can't just stop mid-flight). This is called "debris/foreign object damage" and can be a very bad day. So I was looking for a sturdy little bag that could hold my essentials. This bag (I have 5 liters) is just the thing! It's like the company studied my plane before they built it. That's great. The dimensions are correct, the material is better than specially made flight bags. The zippers are strong and even have a dust cover. The side pocket is big enough for my iPad mini holder. Hey Herschel, you guys need to sell this direct to small airplane pilots. The old-school camouflage design is also eye-catching! All the gear in the picture attached to this review fits perfectly in the bag. The carrying strap makes it easy to hang along with the rest of your gear (helmet, seat belts, etc.). There is nothing better than this bag. This is a real performer! And for $30 you can't beat him.

Pros
  • Sturdy construction
Cons
  • No automatic