I ordered this set months ago but my anticipated travel fell through. The luggage sat unopened in the shipping box until another trip transpired; when I finally opened it I gotta say it was a letdown. I simply cannot imagine ever having to check this bag...not sure it could handle a carousel and baggage handling. The fabric is tremendously thin. A child could probably slice thru it with a pair of safety scissors. Seeing as how I take the train more than fly, this set will work for me only due to Amtrak's liberal carry-on policy. But for airlines? No way. The zippers are flimsy and the overal bag structure is more floppy than sturdy. The pull out handles do seem well done, nice action. I purchased this mainly for the polka dots as it stands out nicely making it easier to find. Another reviewer helpfully suggested putting cardboard inside by the lining and frankly, that's almost neccessary. If you prefer your luggage less DIY and more out of the box sturdy, I'd skip this. For light car or train trips when several pieces are better than one big bag or if you never need to check it, this could work. However, doublecheck the measurements!! The very largest case is still quite small at 28in. Antrak allows 36in checked bags and with airlines charging per piece for checked bags, why not get more room for your money? With the whimsical pattern and incredibly lightweight material, this is more suited for older kids off to grandma's for the summer.