I've got three trips on it so far, will update at 6 trips.

I did not mean to knock the Rimowa, by the way. I have Tumi and B&R gear, as well as an old Mulholland Brothers Latigo brief bag, all of which is expensive ... and high quality.

But these hard side deals are so, so, so similar the diminishing marginal returns sets in with a vengeance at a very low level. I hope I did not sound too cranky.

But a lot of people come here to find 'The Best' whatever that is, and a lot come to find good value. I am quite sure the Rimowa is a very nice piece of luggage ... but there is no doubt in my little military mind that the value proposition stinks.

I just hate the premium gear folks beating up on some of the good value gear. This thing rolls just fine, fits in the overheads just fine (domestically, anyway) and rolls down the aisle just fine, I can vouch for that.