I had the plastic LW with the alluminum handle for 3 years and the handle snapped off twice, think bending a hanger back and forth until it snaps. Once I had enough money in my uniform allowance I just bought the LW steath and am very happy with it. Don't know about the strong bags but if you go withthe LW get the steel one and you won't regret it. The couple extra pounds is worth the fact that it will last the better part of a decade.