How sturdy is it? My son's always rips were where the straps meet the bag. He feels he has to carry everything all the time, need a really sturdy one.
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I have used it several times, since I bought it, last May. In different conditions & with different loads; some very heavy. I have packed it to its full capacity. So far I have had no problem. The only observation I have regarding this very good product, which I already included in my product review, is that the strap (rather the system) that holds the computer in place is not up to the standards of all the rest of the materials & features. The computer seems to be always somewhat loose inside its compartment. Hope this proves useful.
1561243
My right shoulder strap has worn almost completely apart in 16 months. I have a 7-8 pound laptop plus documents and folders that I carry. Swiss Gear will fix/replace it, but I have to send it back.
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My son has this backpack and has carried it almost all of middle school. That is 5 days a week for 10 months for the last two and 1/2 years! No rips, no tears, no rusted grommets. I would say it is very sturdy!
1561245
Pretty good. Had some heavy loads and used one strap to carry with no signs of wear so far
1561246
So far the bag is holding up fine after 7 months of off and on travel. What I don't like is that the metal grommets are rusting. I have seen other Swiss bags where the grommets were of a non rusting material.
1561247
This is an excellent bag. I've had it 8 months and it's been used heavily. Small tears on some stitching but in all the main places it's very strong. It's the best one I've owned
1561248
Bought this bag for my son when he started high school 2 1/2 years ago. He has it packed to the max with text books, binders, folders plus his baseball glove and cap. Still going strong and no thoughts to replace it. First cringed about spending $50 but well worth it. Good bang for the buck and looks like he may continue to carry into college. Holds together very well.
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I love, love this bag. It's very durable...I've been using it for 6 months for three kids and myself. I can fit three change of outfits, many diapers, wipes, wallet, snacks, water, etc. I get complements on its look too.
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It's a pretty good bag. I would think it would hold up just fine. However...There is a similar one with wheels. My friend has that one. So if you look a little more I'd try to find the one with wheels. I carry about 75 lbs. Of gear and it's very comfortable.
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it is a great backpack, however i really don't believe it will hold up 10 lbs or more on an extended basis. I don't think it's meant for constant weight although I might try to use it to see. I am in the same boat looking for a lightweight but sturdy backpack for my child for school everyday. But I do love this bag for on the go purpose.
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I've had mine almost a year and a half, and it's still going strong. No tears or anything. It's a very sturdy backpack.
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I have had my tote since last October and although I don't haul mine around every day, I don't believe you would pack yours as heavy as I usually have mine and I have had no problem with mine at all. It seems to be made very well and if I decide to purchase another one, I will definitely go with another one of these! Plus, go to the company's website and look for information on their return/replace policies - I'd be willing to bet that they have everything covered as all of the crafting items that we cart around with us are quite heavy! I even stack other binders on top of this one and put the straps over the handle so I don't have to carry those either! I don't think you would be disappointed!!
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I bought it for my 3 year old son. He loves it and it's the perfect size for him. It's very sturdy, but my son isn't a rough kid, either. I would buy it again if I needed to.
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This bag is more durable than the one I purchased from Target. I've used this bag for several months now and have had zero rips, tears, or broken straps. I use it to carry soiled work clothes to and from work once a week. Also, I purchased the largest size available and it was way too big, you may want to consider that.
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Yes, my lunch bag has held up under some rather tough situations. My son has put his baritone on top of it. I have accidently left it outside and the bag still looks great. It also cleans up nicely. The zippers are strong, I tend to over stuff. This is very good lunch bag. I hope this is helpful.
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For me, the bag worked great!!! I was able to stuff all of my things in it to the point where it could barely close and the straps were extremely stirdy and durable all day long. For me it's very strong and reliable for such a high quality and beautiful bag !!!
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I can only tell you it seemed to be a sturdy bag. The velcro section dividers can be rearranged to hold your camera and other items in place. We bought this case for work to move a fingerprint machine from different locations. The buckle straps seemed real sturdy. Hope this helps
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I've had mine for about a year and I've had no problems with the straps. I can see some cracks where they normally bend but the internal structure seems ok. In all fairness though, I don't load it up too heavily. I only carry my laptop around about half of the time.
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i agree with some of the other answers ... the bag is not real sturdy and the plastic clips sometimes do not clip and hold well.
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The interior has held well, but the loops where the straps are connected to the bag are falling apart - my baby is 6 months, and it's my first baby, so literally only 6 months of use. Although I am a working mom so I use it a lot....I still fee like 6 months is a little early for the straps to start to fall apart.
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Hi Chris. The handle is actually very sturdy, I've carried a fully loaded bag (panniers and all) without worry of it breaking many times. On the other hand, you have to be a little careful with the provided shoulder strap, as the hooks are plastic and might bend under heavy stress.
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This is a very light bag. My only concern is in fact the stitching as a tear did for at the top of the bag by the straps. It was a non-essential stitching in terms of weight bearing and structure, but it is not cosmetically pleasing... this tear occurred 2-3 months of everyday, heavy use. The stitches kept the straps connected from the outside, otherwise the straps are still functional. I believe the tear occurred from filling the bag up to capacity with laptop and books, etc.. hope this helps.
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After receiving your question I checked mine out to see if there are any tears and it looks like the day I got it. Honestly it's the best bag I ever owned. I think they have a lifetime guarantee so get with Maxpedition to see if they will repair or replace.