I just returned from an 11-day trip to Germany and France. I wanted to travel light and easy.  With the help of vacuum bags, I was able to fit 5 pairs of yoga pants, 5 sweaters, 5 t-shirts, 6 pairs of socks, 6 undies, pajamas, 6 scarves, gloves, a knit hat, and the bottles of toiletries that I'm allowed to carry on.  They fit easily into this carry-on!!!  I had no problem getting the bag closed.  If you take your time and line up the zipper correctly, it's simple.  It also fits easily into the overhead compartment on my flight.  With all that in it, it was still rather light, and rolled so easily wherever I went.  On my return trip, I checked it and expected the worst in baggage claim.  But there wasn't a mark on it!  I even impressed the customs agent when I popped open the hidden name tag.  Also, I had lost the instructions on how to set the lock.  Before I left on my trip, I called eBags customer service and they were soooo nice and extremely helpful.  I am extremely pleased with this bag.  And eBags!