<div id="video-block-R3R3K2T21I83FN" class="a-section a-spacing-small a-spacing-top-mini video-block"></div><input type="hidden" name="" value="https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/91n%2Bom9KuCS.mp4" class="video-url"><input type="hidden" name="" value="https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/A171iMUWqVS.png" class="video-slate-img-url">&nbsp;I like this suitcase a lot. It has a stylish and sleek look, with a glossy black finish. The 21" height includes the wheels, so this is a perfect size for carry-on luggage when flying. The attached carrying handles on the top and side of the bag have a very thick rubber pad on the underside to make it comfortable on your hands when lifting the case, The telescoping handle has two settings. I'm tall so I appreciate the fully-extended mode. The first extension is about 9", and the full extension is about 19.5" from the tip of the handle to the top of the case. The arms are metal but the handle is made of plastic.

The wheels are mostly plastic but appear to be pretty sturdy. In my experience, the wheels are usually the first thing to break so I'm hoping these last a while. The 10-year warranty is reassuring. Each of the four swiveling casters has two wheels that move independently, so there are a total of eight wheels and the suitcase glides very smoothly.

I like that the zipper that allows for the suitcase to expand is a different style to the zippers that open the bag, so you don't confuse them. The red nylon pull tab is also a nice visual touch.

The way the zippers slot into the lock is pretty clever. To unlock, you set the correct combination and slide the lock button to the right, and the zippers pop out (I have attached a video so you can see how it works). The default code is 000. To change the code, you need a pen or pencil to push in the tiny metal button to the right of the dials, then turn the dials to your preferred code (which is obviously 007), and then push the round lock button right to confirm and set the code.

As an aside, don't expect too much security from the TSA lock. You can buy TSA keys for cheap on eBay, and even if you don't have a key, it wouldn't take that long to go through all of the 1000 possible combinations to open the case. The lock is really only designed to prevent an opportunistic thief who might have access to your case for a minute. But enough about the TSA...

The only downside to this suitcase is the fact that the glossy black finish scuffs very easily. If you're obsessive about keeping your luggage in pristine condition, this is not the suitcase for you. It's going to get scratched, scraped, and scuffed with every trip you take, and you're going to have to live with it.