the bag is as described but when opened fully, looks too long for the overhead bin.  i will keep this wonderful bag although i would have preferred something smaller and a tad lighter.  but that is just me, i'm an old disabled senior woman.  ADDENDUM: i took this rolling duffel to Reno via plane but had to take a bus to the BART train from san francisco to oakland; then AIR BART Bus to oakland airport to reno.  i didn't even bother to carry it on but checked it at ticketing.  the designer bag was easily spotted off the carousel and easy to wheel around the airport or on the sidewalks.  if you like this rolling duffel bag, but want it to check into the overhead bid, try getting the 4-wheeler overhead bag by The Sak with the same matching design.  overall, the rolling duffel is sturdy yet light and the coated designer canvas deters dirt and moisture.