I actually have an Aqualung 1550 bag. And not for traveling with my dive gear. I travel 300 days of the year for work. And the warranty is the reason I bought this and the price (on sale at the LDS). They cover all damage, even airline inflicted, for life. Generally you don't get that with any of the bag companies (read Samsonites warranty card sometime), unless you pay for the top end luggage. And well since I got the bag for 165 bucks, I'm happy. Otherwise I'd have to pay about 4 to 500 for a bag with this kind of warranty. It's held up so far to a European tour, and holding up well to this US tour right now. I was replacing suitcases about once a year or even more, so finally ponied up the cash for a better bag, and got burned on the warranty (TravelPro brand). Also it makes it easier to spot my bag when traveling with a party of 100 people or so when in the hotel lobby getting on the bus, or at the airport for a fly date.