Excellent suitcase. We just used this for an international trip and it held up well. The hard-shell suitcases are safer and less likely to get slashed than the fabric type. The plastic is a good thickness without being too heavy. The wheels are smooth and allow for easy spinning. I have an older Nautica suitcase that is nearly identical to this. I bought another one since the quality is so good. The newer one, this model, is actually a tiny bit smaller than my old one, but not by enough to make me choose something else. I recommend this to other people as the quality is quite good for the price.