I have owned my hipgig jr. kit for 8+ years and it has served me well. Back when I bought the kit, there were few options in the micro kit catagory, now there are all kjnds of kits in this genera. Still they are great kits although the current version is getting kind of pricey. I use mine 2 times a week for open mics I host and I used to use them for my jazz gigs before I scored my Fibes micro kit. The Yammies live in the garage year round including sub zero winters her in Buffalo NY. All the hardware has held up well and I'm still kicking the factory Remo UT heads on the kick. The matching 12" snare drum stays home and I typically use an Acro or a Mapex Black Panther 6x13 snare. Micro kits are great to have around, you will use them more than you would imagine I use mine for kid clinics, living room practices, coffee shops, etc.
Jeff