Really there are 2 levels of quality as far as Werner/Swissgear goes: The good and the not so good. The problem is that they both can be found at the same discount store (Target) and their prices are not that much different. The only Swissgear things I would buy are the ballistic nylon carry ons (not spinners) with the YKK zippers (both indicated in the label and a decent bargain around $120) All of the other stuff, including most of the backpacks are of average quality (eg. same as the Samsonite you find at Kohls or whereever.)