I love this luggage.  I have the carry-on, and the tote - the perfect combination!  If you can't travel light, you should get the bigger suitcase and check it.  I took this carry-on and the tote to Portugal for 10 days.  Fits perfectly in the overhead bin, and the tote fits perfectly under the seat, and holds a lot!  Not cheap, but very well-made and classy!