Previously a soft luggage devotee, I am very pleasantly surprised by this hard-shell luggage set. The three sizes are a bonus for me: the small piece perfect for weekends, and I just spent a week in London taking only the middle-sized one--AND I had a big birthday party, a hike, and marathon shopping to pack for! Who knows where the large suitcase will take me? One small suggestion: I might rethink the selection of available colors.