This is a great first suitcase.  Lots of pockets which we all know are big hits with preschoolers. :)  It's the perfect size.  I was primarily looking for something for overnights with family and friends and this is exactly what I was looking for.  I'm not sure about travel as I'm not sure how it would hold up as checked luggage.  But it would be fun for DS to have his own suitcase so if I decide to use this, I would probably store in the overhead.  DS has been rolling it around the house for 2 days.  He loves it!  :):)