After a number of years with a rolling carry-on--during which I had the gravest doubts about the weight of the bag itself--I bought this duffel because of its light weight, durability and positive reviews. It weighs about a pound; my clothes and gear for a month of school in Verona and a week in London and Dublin weighed about thirteen, total fourteen pounds. My better half checked a roller that weighs nearly eight pounds before the first pair of socks. The only part that isn't perfect is that the shoulder strap isn't quite non-slip. Pack light, walk fast, travel happy.