This product is a great deal for the price. And I base that off of one fairly hectic international trip that lasted a bit more than a week and involved six different planes and three different countries and all that includes.
At first glance, it is a touch lighter than similar types of hard-shell pieces. Then again, this is an Amazon Basics product, right? Second, I see the issue that some have with some of the interior design features. The zippered compartment side does zip things down almost a full 1/2 inch below the actual top of that side (a clear, and initially odd, departure from other luggage I have owned). So, it creates some dead space between one section and the other. That ends up being a plus, as it gives you some cushion between that side and the open, strap-based, side. And, yes, the strap-side is a bit weak in terms of the strap itself. Then again, Basics, right? Which relates to, third, the overall outer and inner build quality. This thing doesn't feel like it will take a lot of beating in terms of use. The outer handles feel 'gently' constructed. But I was still able to use both the top and side sets of handles with no problem in multiple instances. And the wheels did what they were supposed to do, going in and out of four airports and into and out of multiple taxis, before being hauled into and out of three different sets of hotels. But I also took other reviews to heart (even some of the more questionable ones): I was careful with my packing, careful using the interior and exterior zippers, and paused before using handles. Rolling this thing? Didn't care! And it didn't fail.
At the end of this trip? No dents. No major (or, really, minor) scuffs. It basically looked the same.
If I use this again? Hmm. If I use it multiple times? Hmm. Then again, Basics, right? You got that for which you paid. And I wouldn't complain or necessarily avoid buying the same product again. Recommended, based on what it says it is and what it did this trip . . . for the price.
Oh, and it does work for international trips as a checked bag, but not as a carry on. And it also packs for a standard international trip (quite densely, too) without going over weight limits (unless you are carrying rocks with you).
So, come on, Amazon, throw me a Vine! Hahaha. I kid. Again, recommended.