One, it holds less than my Samsonite of the same dimensions.  Second, we've used it twice cross country as a carry on.  The piping is coming off, which is not a big deal, but the zippers are breaking.  My son uses it and does not overpack it and still it is failing.  My Samsonite is holding up just fine and holds more, AND has been on one more trip than this one has.  I'd pay the extra bit for a Samsonite.