I travel for work a lot. Most of my trips are 4 to 5 days long. This is the perfect sized suitcase for my needs. It's large enough that I can pack sweaters, jeans, toiletries and a couple pairs of shoes to last me a week but not so big that there is much extra room. Getting though the airport is easy because you won't have to worry about being over weight (less you pack it full of books or lead pipes or something). It has shown no damage after being tossed around by baggage handlers several times. I purchased the lava color. The color is easy to spot on the carousel and isn't a color that you see in many other suitcases. The handle on the side makes it very easy to get in and out of trunks. Very pleased with this purchase. Seems like this suitcase will withstand the kind of beatings I subject my luggage to routinely.