To start the review, the reason I docked this suitcase one star was the zippers. At least one other reviewer on here has also noted that the zippers can be a little finicky. While they are sturdily constructed the zippers can sometimes take a couple tags to start sliding properly. For me, this is really a minor bugaboo, and I definitely would still purchase this suitcase again.

So what's good about this suitcase? For starters, the size is almost exactly the maximum dimensions allowed for checked bags in US airports. It weighs about 11 lbs, which is reasonable for a suitcase this size (I've seen some lighter large bags, but they were all quite expensive).

The design itself feels very sturdy and has held up well through a couple of flights. There are also handles conveniently located on several parts of the bag, making it easy to carry at just about any angle. In addition to the two outer pockets and the large main compartment, the inside of the bag also has a mesh pocket and three more pockets along the liner.

The sides of the bag are also semi-hard. The disadvantage of this is the bag does not compress flat when empty. The advantage is that it provides a little more protection for the items you are packing. Whether you ultimately prefer compressibility versus protection is up to you, but for me this design works quite well.

All in all, this bag is an attractive and highly functional design that comes at a pretty amazing price. Definitely worth buying!