Pricey rollers

The LA Times reviews three hard-sided, four-wheeled rolling suitcases. At up to $450  and 7-11 pounds empty, they make those three-pound, soft-sided carryons in the $200 randge from quality US makers like Red Oxx, Tom Bihn, and Tough Traveler look like absolute steals. And these nifty shoulder/backpack bags will never lose a caster or crush a toe.