I bought this bag about five years ago and never regretted my purchase. It's been on multiple plane trips with me across the country, road trips, overnighters... it's worn-in wonderfully and been incredibly forgiving of my abuse - I've never treated the leather, yet it's still gorgeous and supple. I've overstuffed it repeatedly, and the lining has never ripped and the zipper has never jammed or broken. Materials and build quality are exceptional.