The piper is a suitcase designed and especially convenient for air travel, with a special 2 stage telescoping handle and 2 exterior compression straps with quick-release buckles. Several zippers, heavy-duty wheel housing, bumper protection, and scratch-resistant denier fabric ensure that your equipment will be able to be stored safely. Grab handles on the top, side, and bottom of the suitcase make this very easy to hold. The interior of the piper features compression straps and a side pocket to help organize your belongings. A back id pocket makes it possible to label your suitcase. At 6. 4 pounds and 1. 73 cubic feet, the piper is light and great for traveling