Well, I now have one cross country trip (complete with lost luggage) and one multi-country European trip (carry-on all the way) under my belt with the new bag. I like the pull-up handle, which seems jam free compared to my previous roll on. This one also seems easier to pack and the outside pocket is perfect for the proverbial one quart clear plastic bag. However, there is not enough padding for a laptop or tablet in the outer zipped compartment nor would I ever put one in there. It would not survive a trip. The red is nice, it's not nearly as common a color as black or gray and makes the bag easier to spot on a luggage carousel. The mesh compartment inside is just big enough for a toothbrush and razor but not much else. One of the zip compartments has spots for pencils and pens but I'd be worried about their getting broken. The bag fits comfortably in the overheads of 737s, 747s, 777s, A320s, etc., basically everything except the dreaded regional jets where you have to gate check just about everything anyway.