This lock is sturdy, very easy to use- just follow the directions carefully, the cable is plastic covered so it won't scratch anything. My only negative is that for something so small, it's heavy. And I guess that's also a positive- it isn't flimsy, and once the cable is secured it won't come loose- we tried to get it apart and it wouldn't budge. But putting in our combination it comes right off with no trouble. With all the security measures and TSA wanting no locks on luggage, it's great to have something TSA approved- makes me feel more secure and safe with my luggage locked.