I bought my son and daughter each a Trunki for their birthdays, because I thought it would work well for weekends away, or for an overseas trip planned for the end of the year. It was not an item they'd asked for, or were expecting. Well, I never anticipated what a HUGE hit they'd be!! The children have all their precious things stored in them permanently, and carry them around ALL the time - except we don't take them out with us normally! They ride on them, up and down the hallway (a bit noisy at times), but they absolutely LOVE them!! I did also buy the soft bags that fit inside the suitcase, and they use these when we go out mostly. I think these are fabulous, and the children are over the moon with them.