Bests & Worsts Reviews from Amazon

I do a lot of traveling for work, and like to have a lightweight carry-on suitcase that I can lift easily into an overhead compartment. I have also fallen in love with the 4-wheel spinners for trekking easily through airports. My workhorse for checked bags and carry-on has been a Samsonite "Xspace 21.5 inch expandable spinner" which has traveled many miles over the past five years and is still holding up pretty well. When you start with something that weighs nearly 10 pounds, though, it's amazing how heavy it gets when packed. So, I treated myself to this 6 1/2 pound baby in blue, and had the chance to test it last month on a week-long trip. Four flights, several badly designed airports with lengthy walks, stairs up and stairs down, and I absolutely love it. Didn't need any help lifting it overhead, which is not true when I take the Samsonite. It's a little smaller, but I still had no trouble fitting everything I needed for the week, including 2 pairs of shoes and 2 suits. It seems very well made, and in fact I found the handle and wheels more comfortable and easier than my Samsonite. It's my new carry-on. UPDATE June 2017 I continue to use this regularly, and greatly appreciate it. I haven't had any problems with the wheels or handle, and it is holding up well. I would guess that at this point it has been on about 15 international trips with me.