I should've paid more attention to the size of this bag when I purchased it, because it is quite a bit bigger than I expected it to be. It is great quality and has lots of room in it. It is on the heavy side though, and it takes some work to get it into the overhead compartment on an airplane. Thanks to kind strangers on my flights to and from Tucson, I was able to make it work, but now I'm not really looking forward to using it on future trips. I would just say to pay very close attention to the sizing and make sure it's really what you need. Also, be prepared for a workout on your arms. It does roll smoothly through the airport though and the leather is very nice and soft.