How well does this hold up over time? The Fisher Price backpack I have been using is falling apart after 1 1/2 years.
1944151
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.
1944152
I purchased this as a gift, but I see the backpack owner every week. She is very pleased with the multiple pockets to fill with supplies. The backpack looks brand new and I gave it to her in November. As far as durability, I would think it would vary quite a bit as to the workout you give it. Something that you've used for more than a year every day is going to show wear, no matter how it is made.
1944153
I've had mine for 11 months and my only complaint is that the fabric just inside of the zipper overtime has snagged and the zipper gets stuck! Tug on it enough and the zipper is freed - then have to cut the string it was hung on.
314291
VERY sturdy, 1 year is the perfect age to start using it. My 2.5 year old has used it from 12 mo until now and it's getting too small.
2088644
It depends how much you want in it. If memory serves me correctly (been a couple years) it can nicely hold 2 1/2 bags or so bought from Menard's (I think 20lb bags?). I add a bag to it every year. Kids playing empties it some.
2229709
So far it has survived our grand kids and seems to be pretty sturdy. They range in age from 10 to 15 so I am very satisfied with it. Hope this helps!
1612221
I have purchased mine from Staples in 2007 Fall. Only last month the plastic leveler for the backstrap got broken. six -seven months ago pocket zipper broken but it was my fault because i lifted the full bag many many times from the zipper, so I got that coming. Other then that everything is still working. I am not one of those people who put down their back packs quietly and who are careful how close it open it etc. My back pack got a lot of beating and abuse but still is working great. I cannot tell anything bad about this back pack. It's great under any condition.
389250
The zipper is a little sticky but neither our toddler nor us have had any problems opening and closing it. We've had the back pack for about a year now. My toddler uses it daily to go to school and in trips (plane and road) and it has withstood the test of time. Looks as good as new. We are very happy with it.
1409890
Yes it is durable enough, however i wouldn't recommend it because the fabric will start to tear away from the middle, from the children pulling at all angles.
1561808
Mine has been holding up for quite a while. And that's considering I slip in in and out of my pocket all the time. The elastic is still good. The worst wear and tear it has is a few little lint fuzzies that are easily plucked off. This has proven to be an excellent purchase for me!
1877528
Yes, I would recommend this product. My daughter has had it since the age of 3 years old and carried it as a backpack. She's 5 now and still carries it. It is great storage for up to 6 or 8 games (can't remember right off), the reader, and I am still able to store batteries and/or the car charger as well. Made from very good material and it has held up well for the 2 years that we've had it.
259462
I started using this backpack when my son was about 6 months old. Now he is a two years old and 31 lbs, and the backpack still works well.
359469
My son (4th grade) used his EasyLunchbox bag all of the last school year, over the summer and is still using it at the start of this year! I just noticed this week that one seam has a half inch rip in it, but other than that no other tears or shredding (which I think is amazing for a full year of use!).
1874864
My son is going into 3rd grade. His friends love the camera. It can stand the falls & drops & can be wiped off if stick fingers get a hold of it. On Toys r us website they say up to 11 yrs. Not babyish, just sturdy Fisher Price. :)
1279157
Hi. Ive had my bag for 7 months and its holding up very well. Hope that helps!
742466
I've had mine for over a year and use it everyday. I am getting some of the threads to the Velcro starting to come off. But this thing is great and holds a lot of water. I bought one for my daughter as she was going threw and throwing away money every time she used the paper towel looking store bough ones. She loves hers. I plan on buying a new one for when the stitching goes.I've had mine 14 months and numerous washes.
1397961
My personal experience is that the backpack will hold up under a mild wetting, but if you're going to try to walk 5-10 minutes in a downpour, spray on some waterproofing material or you are going to be rather upset.
1317519
We have had this for just about one year although we don't use it everyday, my toddler and her friends jump on it a couple times a week. We have had no wear-and-tear on this so the quality has held up. We did remove the bar early on so that it would not get ruined by little kids hanging on it. I hope that helps. We thought it was worth it for the money!
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Yes. It is holding up quite well. I haul my small laptop to and from work every day and have been very pleased with this backpack. It is strong for being so light. The padding is just right for me. It is comfortable but not overpadded.