This little bag holds much more than I expected. It actually holds more clothes than a couple of 19 inch bags I have. In terms of storage space, it is 5 star.  The light weight is a definite advantage in lifting it in and out of overhead bins. The reason for the three star rating  is that it doesn't roll at all well on some surfaces, though. I had to drag it over some, but not all, of the carpeted surfaces in airports, as the wheels just would not roll well on them.  Elsewhere, it rolled along easily and smoothly. Be aware that the wheels add about two inches to the height.

I now have this bag in 2 colors. The first bag, black, I had reviewed  previously and marked it down for some poor rolling through certain airports. Specifically, I transfer often in Charlotte, and large sections of the carpeted areas did not mesh well with the black case. I had to drag it over significant sections of the walkways from and through the terminals, as it would not roll well on some of the carpet.

However, it offers so many advantages.: I am able to pack far more clothes in it than my Vera Bradley and Victorinox luggage of larger size (19 and 22 inch).  It has survived gate checking on the small Embraer 135-145s and the CRJ200. On most other regional jets, it can slide under seat in front of me; and I am often on regionals for at least part of my travel. It will roll down the aisles of planes, though in some casesI need to roll it sideways.

I love the smooth rolling of my Victorinox, and I love the patterns of my Vera luggage, which is made  by Ricardo also. But in terms of capacity and ability to carry on board on most jets, this little bag cannot be beat.

So, I gave in and bought a second in pomegranate , as it is so much easier to pick out from the mass of black gate checked bags. amazingly, this one rolls well on surfaces that had been an issue for the black bag. I don't know why there is a difference  but I sure love rolling this little bag through CLT!

In fact, I love it so much I bought the same bag in 20 inch size, and It was perfect for two weeks in UK last year, rolling well through the tube and train stations as well as airport. and of course the capacity is even greater than with the 17 inch.

I just marked my review up to 5 stars! This is my go to bag now, at least for flying. My Vera bags are relegated to road trips now.