We used Delsey hard back cases for 18 years of extensive travelling. They were not cheap but at the end of the day, you get what you pay for.

We still have the Delseys - just a bit scratched, but now old fashioned. We bought the softer type cases with wheels and are now on our 3rd set in less than 6 years. The pockets seem to get ripped somehow between us checking in and collecting our cases at our destination.

I don't think you can beat the old Delsey and Samsonite hard backs. [msnwink]

Sandra