I'm actually using mine right now in London! I've probably had mine 10 years, and it has held up really well. I don't take mine in my carry on so can't speak to that, but I will add that Tumi has amazing sales a couple times a year. So although they are expensive, I got mine 50-60% off. Apparently burnt orange isn't a popular color, LOL.
Speaking of London ....
@calypso726 the London production was FANTASTIC. I loved the guy who played Hamilton and some of the others were just as good/better than the original cast members we saw. The NY production with some of the original cast members still holds the nostalgic #1 position, but I am completely *satisfied* (LOL!) with the price we paid to see it. I wouldn't hesitate to see it again here, and I will be trying for tickets when we come back in June.