I haven't used this yet. It just arrived, and it looks quite sturdy and capable of handling some rough handling.  At only 8.2 lbs, it is very light weight for its size (almost 5000 cubic inches capacity).  The lava color is quite good too, though more reddish than I expected, but bright enough to stand out.  I would definitely recommend this to anyone looking for a solid suitcase that would last them a few years at a reasonable price