Really packed a suitcase tightly and it survived-even without paper in it. Nice feel to the cover. I had thought it could be opened 360 degrees so that it would fit on a small work area. The front cover folds back but the papers in it cannot fold to the back too. So it still took up a large area on the desk.
I bought this for my son to use in school. Kids can really beat up their things but this binder should hold up very well for the long run. It costs a little more but he will not have to fight with it as with cheaper versions. It doesn't pop open on when dropped.