I was ASTONISHED at the amount of BS I can fit into this!  I had my doubts when I first got it, but if you are really good at packing (which i am not) you can really maximize your space with this baby!  the handle is VERY sturdy and long and the wheels glide like they are on air.  It fits easily and perfectly into overhead compartments and with the handles on the side and top it makes it even easier to handle.  As I confessed earlier, I am not great at packing, so I had issues with my first round with it tipping forward, but I just turned it to face me, problem solved.  The top outer pocket is perfect for underthings/belts and the bottom outer pocket fits shoes magnificently.  Just to give you an idea of what i fit in, i had packed 2 pairs of shoes, 1 pair of boots, flip flops, a cosmetic bag,  a toiletry bag, 3 pairs of pants, 3 pairs of shorts, 2 cardigans, a dress, a hoodie, 6 or 7 t-shirts and tanks.