Thanks everyone! lycn4717, it's not heavy at all as a duffle, it's perfect. This size is the 45. With books in there, it might be heavy, but not for weekender, clothes, etc. And, the newer epis would probably be lighter than the older ones. The older ones are rock hard and sturdy, but I think they changed the formula. Still love my new epis too though, the noe and the alma... using alma today, I adore the ivorie and am tempted for an ivorie lockit, but am in rehab...lol...