This cart was purchased for use on a recent barge trip in France because of the limitations imposed on the type of luggage that could be taken.  It carried two soft bags totaling about 50 pounds in weight and was loaded and unloaded many times during the course of the trip.  The luggage handlers were not at all gentle on it and I had fears that it would not make it to the end of the trip.  I can report that although it carries several  scratches it is structurally sound and ready for my next trip.  I add that on the flight back it was left attached to a carry-on bag and there were no problems storing it in the over-head bin.  R.Davis