Great Backpack, very durable
585093
I bought this bag for my 11 year old son.  I am amazed that after 8 months of use, it is still in one piece and holding strong.  I've seen him swing it around by the handle, ride on it, and toss it around like a beanbag.  It has held up very well.  It is a little on the heavy side when full for converting to a back carrying backpack.  I would buy this bag again.
3205850
I bought this backpack for my Wonder Woman obsessed 10 year old last year for school. This backpack is durable! She used it every day, but did not carry heavy books in it as a 4th grader. She did carry a water bottle, lunch, folders and the dreaded 4th grade recorder. It would be able to handle more weight. At the end of this school year, the backpack still looks great! No tears, broken zippers or holes. The Wonder Woman emblem in the front is attached with elastic and you have to slide it up the strap to click and unclick, takes a minute or so, but is a cute feature. Very pleased with this purchase. The only thing I would change is adding a side pocket for her water bottle, that is why I'm giving it 4 stars instead of 5.
641848
This is a pretty awesome backpack. I wanted something that could carry a lot. It's very large on the inside. It's durably made and very comfortable to wear.

I haven't tested the waterproof aspect of it yet, but it feels like it's been made of very durable and thick dry bag material.

I've noticed some minor thread fraying where some of the layers of material and sown together. I'll update this review if the bag has any issues, but after having this for a month or so and commuting with it 3 days a week, I'm pretty optimistic about the longevity of the bag.
3337459
Love this backpack. Very accessible, can carry A LOT of stuff for it's size, it's very tough and will last many many years. Stitching is very good you don't have to worry about it tearing. The laptop slot is good, has slight padding underneath and the back of the bag were your back sits is padded also.
The water repelling bonus is also very good, water just beads up and runs off the backpack. Will need re-waxing after a long while or if you plan on being out in the rain a lot. Good thing they also make the wax and sell it here on Amazon for only 10$ and the wax bar will last a long time.
Overall i love the bag, easy to use, and looks really cool. Especially love the leather patch on the front and on the inside and metal buckles and clasps! Nice touches.
1405806
My duagher loves it and likes the durabilty. So far in last 3 years, this is the only backpack that has stood to its high use and the wheels have not fallen off or the fabric is still intact! Very Good.
918157
Had this backpack for a year where my son took it to school everyday.  It held up great.  One of the side pouches where he carried his water bottle began to tear a bit in the mesh due to the weight of the bottle, but I think that is acceptable wear and tear.
459025
Great backpack, stands up well carrying 15-40 lbs daily. Color hasn't faded at all in the month I've had it. Straps are very nicely padded.
459692
Great backpack. Had a similar high Sierra model before that was falling apart. This back pack is really nice. Thick padded straps, with plenty of strap length for adjustment. There is a good amount of  padding on the bottom and the back, I feel confident enough to put my Playstation 3 (the old fat model) in the bag. Plenty of pockets. So far (been 2 months) this back pack has been really durable through my college endeavors.
4453876
Best backpack I have bought! Material is so good and durable. My son's loves it! He's in third grade, still at the age where they toss back packs on floor to hold spot in line, and yet it holds up great. No scraping or scuff.
765761
This backpack seems very durable!  That is the top thing I look for in a backpack...aside from side water bottle pockets.  Side water bottle pockets are why we replaced our son's Jansport pack with this one.  I do like all of the different pockets.  There is a laptop sleeve.  There is a place to put a device that has a fleecy material for non-scratching.  The shoulder straps are padded and seem comfy.  The bottom material is thick enough to hand wear and tear.

The use of this pack is to go to our classical conversations group once a week and for traveling.  I expect the traveling to really show how tough the bag is.

If I had one criticism the pack doesn't seem super deep/fat. If you were toting a laptop and trying to cram a lot of books in there I am not sure it would be able to do it.  The other packs we have are a bit fatter.  I think this one is still larger than the one we replaced, though, and our son is not toting a laptop for the considerable future so no problem for us!  It was just worth noting!

If I have helped you I would love a helpful vote!  Thanks!
1413268
this back pack is great. The material is strong and durable, it has a lot of space, and overall it looks nice. I definitely recommend.
1644547
My son love's this back pack. It is the sturdiest he's found. Only compliant is the LARGE logo on the front sling, it's very distracting. But other than that, it is very durable and can hold many books.
1464381
I've had this bag for 7 years and it's been put to every conceivable use.  I carried laptop and books in it for law school, every class, for 3 years.  I've taken it on practically every trip I've made for the past several years.  Currently I use it mostly to carry clothes, lunch, etc. on my motorcycle commute to work, although it still goes on trips with me.  I've never had a backpack I loved more.  Only problem was a little rip on the strap that my wife fixed for me. The rip came after years of heavy use. Now it's good as new. This is an extremely durable bag with a lot of space.  Definitely worth the hundred bucks.
2089670
I've had the backpack for a year now, not a single issue.  With all my "junk" in it, it's a good 20 - 25lbs, it has taken a beating on a plane, although it's very large, and barely fit under the airplane seat (would NOT fit on Spirit airlines).  I was expecting the main straps to show wear or potentially ripping apart, but no.. All is good.  There's so many pouches and locations to put stuff, you better remember where or you'll find yourself losing things in it!  Great durable backpack!  I do however wish I would of gotten a smaller laptop!
2590014
Fantastic backpack. I bought this backpack primarily for school and for the occasion hiking day trip. The Bag is very durable and has held up to a full semester of hard use and abuse with almost no signs of wear. The small pockets within the smaller main pocket are fantastic and I couldn't be happier with the purchase. The only regret I have is that I did not purchase the 28L pack as the 20L was sometimes too small for my purposes. So if you are buying this as a school bag I would definitely recommend buying the 28L bag, which is similarly priced.
3270506
This is GREAT backpack for my HS daughter she loves it VERY durable and holds a ton of books and her lunch and laptop.
2382986
My daughter has put this through the ringer and is very tough on backpacks, but its still going strong! It still looks brand new and shes used it for months. Its also very fashionable and shes gotten a lot of compliments. She plans on using it as luggage after this school year.