We'll see how it actually holds up under fire. There are several areas of concern, going over this case. The wheels are just a touch too small for rolling on something like low-pile carpet. I'm sure they'll be fine on flat hard floors, as long as it's even. The side handles are very stiff to pull out and just as stiff to put back against the sides, rather than self-retracting. This leads me to believe they will probably be subjected to more insults by baggage handlers who are too lazy to do one or the other, or both. But the case does have four handles, so hopefully it's the one above the wheels, if anything should happen. The latches aren't as crisp in operation and are kind of light in comparison with a Nanuk case. When the latches are shut, I get the urge to check and re-check that they are actually engaged and positively locked in. All it takes is one incident of not latching to throw off confidence, and I've had that with the case. Only repeated exposure to TSA agents will tell for sure. The upright handle used when rolling the case on its wheels was dubious as some have stated. In addition, the release for it is in an awkward spot and requires two hands for operating. Moving the release is also not very intuitive. It goes the exact opposite way you would expect a release to go, and is very stiff to operate also, thus the two-handed operation. Then, you need to figure out which of the two hands you'll use to actually pull up the handle. Retracting it is the opposite of this, with the two-hands, etc. In addition to those issues, it's all plastic on plastic contact between the handle and the base, and I could feel the expected wear taking place from the first time I pulled it up. I'd expect that this may be one of the first parts to go, and would make the wheels and bottom base useless, in that event. The barely-conscious thought to treat that area with kid gloves becomes evident whenever using the handle. The rest of the case seems okay, except for one thing. I noted that when this one is closed, the seam is not entirely flat and uniform in front. With all latches positively closed and seal fully in place, I might add, there is a wavy area between the top and bottom, as from not molded quite precisely, or heat distorted somehow. There is between an 1/8" and 1/4" of variation of the mating surfaces within about 12" to 18" of the front of the case. This is with it empty and with no stress, free-standing. I'm wondering how that will affect the seal. Something else to keep an eye on. Both the Nanuk and Pelican have lifetime warranties. Given the look and the playtime I've now had with both, working everything quite a few times, I probably would have opted to go all-Nanuk just for the fit, finish, and practicality of the various details. I'll keep the Pelicans though and report any new developments with either brand. UPDATE 11-17-2014: First deployment over and done with. All is well. Both Pelicans held up. Hint: On my return trip, I couldn't find my cases. Turns out the baggage people pulled them aside and were keeping an eye on them. I asked why and was told "Whenever we see these Pelican cases come through, they usually have something precious or expensive in them, so we like to keep a special watch over them." Cool! DaveAgain