My experience with Eagle Creek's Hovercraft 2 luggage couldn't possibly be better. Eagle Creek has made three versions of this luggage line over the years: Hovercraft, Hovercraft 2, and Hovercraft LT. I bought a set of the Hovercraft 2 luggage in November 2011, after becoming fed up with buying new "designer" luggage every few years. I find the Eagle Creek Hovercraft 2 luggage to be five-star amazing!

I absolutely adore the Hovercraft 2 oversized wheels. The old Rollerblade style wheels were the bane of my travel existence, since they couldn't handle dirt and grass, cobblestones, or uneven terrain well. The new oversized wheels on the Hovercraft 2 solve that problem completely, so that I can take my Hovercraft 2 luggage into infinite areas where I never dared go before.

I also appreciate the Hovercraft 2 ballistic material. It might come home from a trip covered in dirt and grime, but it always cleans up like brand new with a little soapy water. Despite at least three coast-to-coast trips and one international trip in the four months since I bought this luggage, my Hovercraft 2 has no rips, tears, holes, or breaks anywhere.

All said, the Hovercraft 2 luggage still comes with Eagle Creek's "No Matter What" warranty, which repairs or replaces the luggage no matter what happens to it. Precious few manufacturers offer such an outstanding warranty at Hovercraft 2 prices. I've noticed the newest Hovercraft LT series has a downgraded Lifetime warranty, so I strongly suspect that this newest version isn't as sturdy as the first two.

I'm a retired K-12 teacher who's now enjoying my silver years by traveling extensively and check-marking my bucket list. That being the case, I appreciate a great set of luggage that takes me where I want to go, and then brings me back again, without falling apart along the way. Eagle Creek Hovercraft 2 luggage does that for me in spades, and gives me the biggest bang for my buck. It's affordable quality that I truly appreciate.