How do the shoulder straps hold up over time?
1649562
So far so good. Then again I only use it when I travel, not as an everyday backpack.
1649563
This is the second Big Student Backpack in our family. My daughter's was purchased more than a year ago and is holding up great to the demands of college textbooks. These are the only backpacks we buy now because they are well made and carry a ton.
1649564
I've been using it for 2 months now, about three days per week. It's SO MUCH space, and many different compartments. I carry A LOT OF HEAVY items, and I'm a petite women with scoliosis. This bag is amazing, somehow the straps are very comfy, sturdy, and makes my bag feel super light, no matter how heavy the items are.
1649565
So far so good. Then again I only use it for travel, not used as a daily backpack
1649566
its holding alright I guess. But the bag is quiet small than what it appears in the pictures
1649567
It's going well, although I noticed that one outer pouch had a lot of thread as if it started to pull from a seam.
1158611
The backside is the same material as the strap. The seam has held up thus far, and doesn't look like it'll ever break..unless you're the hulk lol. The only down fall I'd say would be that the Velcro sucks and is pretty much useless after a while...side buttons can be pressed if you know where you're pressing.
1483423
The straps on my rack have been exposed to quite a lot of super cold (Michigan) weather and held up well. However, the true test is to see if they can take a Texas summer. I recently moved from MI to TX so I will have a chance to take this data point in a few months. Basically, ask me again in 4 months...
586642
I've worn it through a few activities (football games and school plays, etc.) and found it more comfortable than a conventional backpack. The shoulder pad is thick enough not to "dig" into your shoulder and the hidden waist straps secure it to your body. The plus side of the shoulder style is that it's easy to swing around from your back to get to your equipment. That would be a plus on some of the rides at Disney (like the safari), you won't have to take it off each time.
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.
648495
I've had it for 2 years and the Velcro looks just as good as when i first bought it. I've had to wrapped around branches, chairs, poles, fences, strollers...basically anything I could wrap it around and it's held up fine.
1212344
The padding is awesome, And the strongest straps on a backpack that I've ever used. I don't recall the name of the material they use but it is very very sturdy. To give you and idea my normal workload usually sends backpacks or work bags to the trash in 6 months or shortly after. This bag is been with me for over a year and a half and there isn't a sign of it slowing down. It has a lot of room too. For instance I can fit the following load comfortably: MacBook Pro retina 13" Ipad air 2 external hard drive 1 graphing calculator Wallet Keys ~20 pens/ pencils 3 college text books 2 3 ring binders And MacBook, ipad, and iPhone chargers.
814453
I havent had any issues with it as long as you keep the straps nice and tight.
1817111
i have used it for numerous camp-outs as a boy scout. it has held up for all of them. none of them were serious backpacking trips though. i have had this bag for roughly 2 and a half years.
1991228
I've had mine almost two years, constantly popping it in and out of the bottom tabs, and they're holding up well. Some of them are showing slight wear if you look closely, but that's because they're protecting the corners of the device as it gets thrown in and out of bags and takes the occasional tumble. They may be the best secure-a-gadget solutions I've seen in a case, vs. straps, hardshell, or a sleeve.
648496
I have had mine 5-6 years and the velcro still works just as well today as it did when I bought it. I agree with another answer that said the strap would be quite simple to replace if you use it enough to wear it out.
183485
I have had the backpack for a year and it's really hardy. Rain, sleet, and snow the bag hasn't failed me yet. I ride a bike in inclement weather and it's kept my gear dry as a bone.
429035
I haven't had any issues with durability- I've been using them for Body Pump and similar classes and they're still in one piece.
321764
The thickness of straps aren't really a problem. Although they are rather larger than average and can be a bit uncomfortable depending on the person, it doesn't bother me at all.
1252052
I started using mine almost 9 months ago and I use it pretty consistently. It has held up fairly well, however, I've noticed the the loops on the handles attached to the bag are starting to tear. I also attach it to my stroller frequently so that might be why. Overall, it is in good shape still.
1528283
Absolutely. Had mine a few years and they are pretty good. Just took em off because I don't want saddlebags anymore but other than a little pitting they are in good shape still. I ride through Upstate NY winters here and there too so they see pretty harsh conditions
251544
I never had a problem with the strap. It holds comfortably on my shoulders.