Rated 4.55737704918/5
based on 122 customer reviews
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Designed specifically for pilots
With room for a laptop, headset, charts, GPS, transceiver and more, this might just be the most functional backpack ever made. In spite of its impressive capacity, it remains surprisingly lightweight.
• Hanging headset holder keeps your headset suspended inside
• Exterior GPS, transceiver and camera pockets are padded
• Padded, ventilated shoulder straps and back keep you comfortable
• Four interior chart pockets
• Separate compartment with padded laptop sleeve and gusseted file holder
• Unique “beaver tail” holds down bulky items like umbrellas and clothing
• Six year warranty
Measures 15"l x 12"w x 17"h overall.
Embroidery Instructions - Sportys® will embroider up to three initials on your new Flight Gear® bag. Embroidery is silver thread only and is centered on the "double-zipper flap". Place embroidery instructions - up to three initials - in Item Message Box.
Designed specifically for pilots
With room for a laptop, headset, charts, GPS, transceiver and more, this might just be the most functional backpack ever made. In spite of its impressive capacity, it remains surprisingly lightweight.
• Hanging headset holder keeps your headset suspended inside
• Exterior GPS, transceiver and camera pockets are padded
• Padded, ventilated shoulder straps and back keep you comfortable
• Four interior chart pockets
• Separate compartment with padded laptop sleeve and gusseted file holder
• Unique “beaver tail” holds down bulky items like umbrellas and clothing
• Six year warranty
Measures 15"l x 12"w x 17"h overall.
Embroidery Instructions - Sportys® will embroider up to three initials on your new Flight Gear® bag. Embroidery is silver thread only and is centered on the "double-zipper flap". Place embroidery instructions - up to three initials - in Item Message Box.
Notes
Please allow up to two business days for embroidery
please specify embroidery option
please specify up to three initials in embroidery instructions in the item message box
Overall Durability Reliability Value Usability Expected
Recommended Yes
Pros
Capacious, well organized, good quality, nice look
Cons
None.
General Comments
Very good flight backpack
Reviewer - Darryn
Location - USA, OH, City
Date - 7-16-2011
Pilot Rating - Student
Overall Durability Reliability Value Usability Expected
Recommended Yes
Pros
An excellent bag! While it is bulky, it is exceptionally well built. I will be purchasing more of these and other bags from the same line as needed.
Cons
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General Comments
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Date - 2-10-2011
Pilot Rating - Student
Overall Durability Reliability Value Usability Expected
Recommended Yes
Pros
Excellent quality in terms of both materials and construction. They thought of every feature when designing this backpack: the radio side pouch with antenna flap, GPS side pouch, interior laptop pouch, interior headset hanger, everything!
Cons
There really aren't any cons.
General Comments
Great backpack with much more utility than I originally realized.
Date - 12-2-2010
Pilot Rating - Student
Overall Durability Reliability Value Usability Expected
Recommended Yes
Pros
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Cons
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General Comments
The product has plenty of pockets for storeage. There needs to be some sort of way to secure the excess on the shoulder straps. I would recommend this product.
Date - 11-19-2010
Pilot Rating - Student
Overall Durability Reliability Value Usability Expected
Recommended Yes
Pros
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Cons
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General Comments
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Date - 11-4-2010
Pilot Rating - Commercial
Overall Durability Reliability Value Usability Expected
Recommended Yes
Pros
Very practical. Takes nearly all items required for a short trip.
Cons
Lacks large pockets.
General Comments
Very durable, practical and easy to carry. Excellent computer pocket.
Date - 10-17-2010
Pilot Rating - Private
Overall Durability Reliability Value Usability Expected
Recommended Yes
Pros
Has room for everything you need to fly or to travel. I use to carry extra shoes and toiletries case. Extremely versatile.
Cons
If loaded up, may not fit under commercial airline seat.
General Comments
Very happy with purchase.
Date - 10-16-2010
Pilot Rating - Aviation Enthusiast
Overall Durability Reliability Value Usability Expected
Recommended Yes
Pros
To put this in context, I am a C-130J Loadmaster (20+ years) and w/pubs kept on the aircraft. This back pack carries everything I need to fly and then some. The lower pocket on the lower font is perfect for your sunglasses/case, the upper pocket fits your the small checklist easily and had a divider for something else of your choice. The Velcro closed radio side pocket fits the reflective belt perfectly, and the opposite zippered pocket fits my two Sure-Fire flashlights w/NVIS/IR covers and a finger light w/no issues. The Headset inside compartment is large enough to fit my Bose in the Velcro securing strap and still have room for another David Clark in the bottom (gloves for me). I'm sure you could get two days worth of clothes in there minus shoes. There are also multiple compartments on the opening flap to secure other forms/charts/toys and the zipper has a nice clasp for your car keys. The Laptop compartment is partitioned with enough room for my 17” laptop on one side and my large “EP” checklist in the other.
Cons
As many people have noted, the headset Velcro seems doomed to failure after a few years. I would much rather see a strap w/snaps or maybe buttons. Also, sooner or later someone's bound to say something about the color, probably after the green boots become mandatory next year, would love to see this in an OD green military option.
General Comments
Solid product, would recommend to anyone.
Date - 10-13-2010
Pilot Rating - Student
Overall Durability Reliability Value Usability Expected
Recommended Yes
Pros
Awesome bag! Holds all of my stuff. Light weight and durable. Best flight bag I have had. Very comfortable to carry, even with my laptop.
Cons
Velcro that holds your headset in place can stick to the headset if not careful.
General Comments
Great buy!
Date - 10-13-2010
Pilot Rating - Student
Overall Durability Reliability Value Usability Expected
Recommended Yes
Pros
Easy to carry with handle or as backpack. Beaver tail handy for sweatshirt.
Cons
None at this time.
General Comments
Only had a short time but like it very much. You must be a backpack lover however to like this as a flight bag.
Date - 9-23-2010
Pilot Rating - Student
Overall Durability Reliability Value Usability Expected
Recommended Yes
Pros
Easy to use! im a little ways off from a cross country flight, so in the mean time Im using it as a bookbag! its big enough to fit 3 binders, 2 big text books, a calculator, alot of pens/pencils, and so much more!! It is very comfortable, so I actually look forward to heavy stuff!!! It is by far the best bag I have owned!
Cons
none so far!
General Comments
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Date - 9-4-2010
Pilot Rating - Student
Overall Durability Reliability Value Usability Expected
Recommended Yes
Pros
Perfect size. Makes everything you need easy to access.
Cons
None
General Comments
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Date - 9-2-2010
Pilot Rating - Commercial
Overall Durability Reliability Value Usability Expected
Recommended Yes
Pros
Roomy, well designed, plenty of compartments to organize items.
Cons
Shoulder pads could be more ergonomic and comfortable.
General Comments
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Date - 8-23-2010
Pilot Rating - Commercial
Overall Durability Reliability Value Usability Expected
Recommended Yes
Pros
Fits everything I need for my daily flying and overnight trips. Construction is great quality with strong zippers and durable material.
Cons
Headset strap was a good try but doesn't work for me.
General Comments
Met my expectations
Date - 8-18-2010
Pilot Rating - Instrument
Overall Durability Reliability Value Usability Expected
Recommended Yes
Pros
This backpack is beautiful, perfect size and it is very well designed and built. It has lots of space and pockets for all of my things, charts, GPS, GPS mount, kneeboard, checklists, headset, etc.
Cons
The velcro is kind of impractical. It's to much of a hassle to velcro my headset in place. When the headset is inside and attached with the velcro the backpack become kind of crumpled, dented on the top because of the weight of the headset.
General Comments
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Date - 8-13-2010
Pilot Rating - Private
Overall Durability Reliability Value Usability Expected
Recommended Yes
Pros
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Cons
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General Comments
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Date - 8-13-2010
Pilot Rating - Instrument
Overall Durability Reliability Value Usability Expected
Recommended Yes
Pros
Pockets for everything! Especially for weekend trips, x-country flights, etc.
Cons
Too large to grab and go for a local flight. Would be nice if the inner compartment could collapse.
General Comments
Great bag for cross country pilots and weekend flyers with destinations beyond the FBO!
Date - 6-25-2010
Pilot Rating - Commercial
Overall Durability Reliability Value Usability Expected
Recommended Yes
Pros
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Cons
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General Comments
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Date - 6-22-2010
Pilot Rating - Private
Overall Durability Reliability Value Usability Expected
Recommended Yes
Pros
This pack is very well designed and built. It has lots of space and pockets for all of my charts, GPS, checklists, headset, etc. It looks good, too!
Cons
None so far.
General Comments
I had an older version of this pack that I bought from Sporty's years ago, and it simply did not have enough room for my stuff. Now that I've purchased this model, I can carry everything I need for every flight. There's a padded pocket for my GPS (with room for extra cords and stuff), plenty of room for charts, my kneeboard, and a special strap for my headset. I even carry my yoke mount and a backup intercom in the storage section and still have room for everything else.
This pack is also stylish, and we all know how important it is to look good on the ramp! I haven't had this pack long enough to speak about durability, but it is very well constructed, so I figure it will last for years. The handle and straps are rugged and firmly attached, so I see no problems there. It was a little pricier than I'd hoped, but now that I have it in my possession, I can see that the price is worth the quality you receive. I would recommend this pack to anybody.
Perfect for what I needed. Holds my David Clarks, charts, Bi-fold kneeboard, and a notebook, POH and A/FD in the inside pocket. The laptop part holds my 15' HP laptop and cord perfect. I love the bag and would definitely recomend this product again. Also, when I first bought it I was a little scared that the backpack would be to big, but it's the perfect size.
Cons
The headset holder is a great idea, but the velcro is kind of impractical. It's to much of a hassle to velcro my headset in place. I often just toss my headset in the bottom of my bag.
Also, a bit pricy in my opinion, but then again so is pretty much everything that is tailored to GA.
General Comments
I did not leave a review for durability and reliability because I haven't had my bag that long. Also, I was very impressed with how fast I recieved my order (2 days). Great customer service.
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