I travel about once a month, and my old bag was getting pretty tattered.  I wanted something that would stand out among the typical black business wheeled carry on bags, so this one caught my eye in green.  So far I've only used it for one round trip, with connecting flights, but it's done the job like I expected it to.  I've seen people mention that it won't fit in overhead compartments on flights, but I didn't have any trouble on smaller planes, even with it stuffed pretty full.  If you unzip the "expanded" part there's no way it will fit in those bins, but otherwise it slid right in.  The bag does seem a little heavy when empty, but I'm guessing it's because the material is a heavier weight and therefore may hold up to abuse better than others.  The extended handle also comes out pretty far, I'm 5'8" and it feels like the bag is a mile behind me when I'm dragging it, but I guess I'll get used to that.  Also, the way the bag tapers at the end means it might not hold quite as much as other bags with similar outside dimensions.  It gives the bag a pleasing shape rather than looking like a box with wheels, but that small amount of lost space can sometimes mean a lot.  But I don't regret my purchase and hope this bag gives me years of service.