Very lightweight but does the job.  Our travel is mostly cruises and car trips, so we chose the hard side over the fabric.  After 2 cruises, our contents were well protected with zippers & wheels holding up nicely.  The locking mechanism provides good security too.  Very easy to roll, but the carry on doesn't stack well on top of the other two.  The polycarbonate finish scratches & gouges relatively easily, so factor that in to your buying decision.  For us, the set was an excellent value.