I have been using this basket for a month now. It is holding up really good, it holds my bag of books, groceries, and everything else I need to carry. Comes on and off in a snap and seems to be very strong and durable. Plus, it is alot cheaper than buying a special bag to attach to your bike, I just set my backpack in the basket and I am good to go. I do worry that it might be stolen when I leave it on my bike and there isn't a way to lock it down - it is made to come of very easily (for convenience). Hasn't been ripped off yet though.