These (21-inch carryon and 25-inch medium checked bag) survived two months traveling in Africa. Slight damage during the initial overseas flight (the locking ring was broken off the 25-inch, but the zipper still worked perfectly). Otherwise, both pieces survived without a scratch. Bright colors, surprisingly easy to spot across a crowded and chaotic airport (my bags were taken off the carousel and placed into a sea of luggage, while I was in customs). Packed full, yet well under the weight limits for the in-country and international airlines I traveled with. For the very reasonable price I paid for these two pieces, I couldn't ask for more.