Olympia U.S.A. "FASHIONISTA Rolling Carry-on Luggage Tote, Damask Black

I live in the city and exclusively use mass transit. This bag comes in really handy for every shopping trip, whether it is groceries, books or other items. I chose it based on the reviews. At first I was a little leery, thinking it might be clumsy since you can't roll or fold it. But that's not the case.I've had quite a few rolling bags. I have a rolling backpack which is great for travel. I've used it to house clothing, but with my netbook and other stuff, there is little room left. I can see traveling with this bag much more easily because it has more room in it. I'm fairly certain it will go on a plane just fine - but I'd put my netbook in a separate sleeve and have a sling bag handy in case I'd have to check it.What I've learned is that the bags with those wheels that you turn in yourself that are held mainly by a piece of metal do not hold up well at all. In fact, the second I put a large bottle of soda or something similar in them, they collapse on the spot. I suppose those bags are only made for really light weight stuff. That's why I chose this one. These wheels are plastic, but they are sturdy. These wheels are just like those on an insulated bag that I got at Trader Joe's -- that bag has held up for 3 years now, and still going strong. However, this bag will be more useful in that it is wider and more like a real tote bag -- but bigger and nicer. It can function as a tote or luggage as you like. I can see that it would be great as an overnighter and for those who pack very lightly, it could be the only bag they'd need for a weekend trip or more. This is why It's far more versatile than the smallest rolling luggage you can take on the plane. I can see taking it on trips with a backpack that I can strap onto the handle to pull them both along.I know I will use this bag all the time -- you can carry it over your shoulder and then roll it when you need to. I plan to put my purse inside of it as well until the bag is too full. But by the size of it, this will rarely happen! The straps are long enough to be pulled along for an average or shorter person, however, the handle is a great feature.

Light, practical, sturdcy and well designed. I have two of these. A black one for work.. to carry lunch, water bottles, tennies, umbrella, lunch, snacks, and my purse etc. It really saves my back from having to carry all that stuff in a large shoulder bag. It is very easy to pull. I even used it on a long trip... and had two of my suitcases balanced on this one... it is so well designed that it was easy to pull this bag/tote with my two suitcases attached! I also have one for groceries (the black and white moo cow pattern! soo cute!), and it's great to take to the farmer's market, and is great at hauling all my groceries in from the car when I get home!.. The handle is just the right height for me. (I am 5'8) and is plenty tall for taller folks (I'd say up to 6ft. It rolls well too. I put a small cooler in the bottom of the tote - that fit's perfectly- to keep frozen things, or meat cool until I get home. It handles very heavy groceries too! Good quality for the cost. FYI - you can slide the metal handle down, and carry it with the black canvas handles too! It's light and collapsable so it's easy to fit into a tight space in the car when empty, or to store at home in a closet. Love it. I will always own one of these! Such a great help

2nd Edit: Has it been Seven Years?!? Wow. My bag looks a bit worn, but everything still works! To get it looking cleaner I sprayed it with water and used a vegetable brush to work baking soda into it then sprayed it clean. Seriously, this bag is a sturdy, pretty little trooper for traveling.Edit: I have had this bag TWO years and use it 5 days a week. It is still going strong and looks lovely. TERRIFIC return on investment. I even carry it by the telescoping handle now and ten over the grass or water puddles. You do have to load the heavy stuff on the bottom or it is prone to tip over, but this is a small concession for a bag that weighs nearly nothing empty and can hold a lot. I can easily slip the handles over my shoulder if I need to have my hands free. It is a little long and awkward to carry like that (hanging from my shoulder the bottom bounces off my backside), but completely do-able, not sure why the other review could not. I don't have small arms and am 5'7" tall.Original review: Bag is cute and easily carried or rolled. I work 12-13 hr days with no ability to leave or access to food/drink except what I bring with me. Thus I needed a sturdy rolly bag that did not look like luggage so I can bring everything with me that I might want or need (electronics, food, water, ice). For the price I can buy three of them. Only had it a few months but it still looks like new.