This set worked so well for me. I took the middle piece to Ireland and Germany, this was the first time testing it. It took a beating and stood up to the test. thick fabric, not cheap looking, twirling around is my favorite- you really don't have to lift up the handle unless you're using the smaller one= so easy to just push as you walk. I used the larger luggage on my London trip, I had a hugh issue lifting the handle, Got all the way to London and it didn't work, asked someone to help and they couldn't lift it up either. I thought I was going to have to return it, but, I was determined to get this handle up, because I placed my protege bag on top, I Iike to put the handle through the carry on bag and I couldn't do this. So, with the help of my frustrations, I was able to force the handle up and was able to use it during my departure. I was pleased. haven't used the smaller one, because its kind of large for it to be the smaller size. I actually had to purchase a smaller, cheaper luggage from Ireland to serve my purpose. It is a set of quality luggage. Just be careful when you take the larger size to the airport- don't stuff it too much- they will charge you as an overlarge luggage because it'll be too heavy. The price is lovely, I'd purchase this again if I had too. I gave it a 4 because of the problem I had with the handle.