I LOVE this and use it as a carry on when flying.  It fits under the seat perfectly. I've had leather carry ons for years but they didn't last long. I was frequently buying new ones.  I expect to use this new one for a very long time!  It is made well, has all the usual pockets and compartments.  It is made to stand up on its own, no matter what I put in it, which is always my laptop, Kindle Fire (before that just the Kindle reader), my cell phone with attached handset, all the charging cords, snacks, current crochet work and an extra shirt.  It actually will hold more than that.  The other leather carry ons I've had never stood up but had to lean against something because the laptop leans forward pulling it downward, even though it is always in the back of everything else.  With this new Italian Stone Leather carry on it has a hard bottom so it stands perfectly!  It looks smart and stylish and I've noticed people are always looking at it as I'm walking through the airport.  It rolls very smoothly and has a well built telescopic handle.  The back pack straps are neatly hidden and don't get in the way like the other cheaper leather carry ons I had.  I highly recommend this leather backpack/cart/carry on to everyone.