How durable is this backpack? Will it stand up to daily use in school carrying books and notebooks or is it meant to be a "fashion backpack?"
1789721
I used it for college for a year carrying 2 binders and 3 text books and it's still in great condition. Definitely recommended.
1789722
It's pretty sturdy. I pert use it for hiking and usually carry 15 to 20# in it. I would say safely would carry 25#. If your looking for super sturdy, I would recommend army/navy surplus. They have a great selection and do carry sylish backpacks as well.
1789723
I do not really carry so heavy things in it. But few time we have put a bottle on Tropicana juice and a half gallon milk and it looked stretched, but no harm occurred. So, I would' t probably use it for laptop everyday. Few books are fine.
1789724
I use this backpack every day for work. I keep my lunch kit, keys, Kindle, wallet, phone, ID, and about 40 other small things in it. It's heavier canvas so it' washes up really well. They only issue I have had so far is the cheap fake leather they used for the pull tabs on the zippers. Those broke right off. But I just bought some small key chains to use instead. I think it was worth what I paid for it.
1212345
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.
338427
Should be no problem holding a few heavy textbooks, notebooks, pencils/pens, etc. The material is heavy duty - military grade. The bag is a litlle larger than a regular size day pack.
683047
I've had mine for a year. I use it for work. I stuff it w work stuff and snacks then bungee cord it to the back of my motorcycle. I throw it around, expose it to weather and it still looks brand new. The comfortable padding hasn't worn yet either. Whoever says it's poor quality must have a really, really, really nice backpack! And def didn't pay $50 bucks for it..
1677627
It is very durable. I love mine. I just put it onto the scale and there are 21 pounds of books in it and I use it almost daily. I cannot speak for 30 to 50 pounds because 20 to 25 is what I cart around with me. Heavy leather, sturdy buckles and rings for either a shoulder strap, or what I use, the hand grip. Holds up far better than any leather brief case I've used.
2283714
It's a great back pack for school, with quite a few assorted pockets. The only thing I wish had was a collapsing strap with buckles. It's got a laptop sleeve that's good for a 17 inch 2010 laptop and a great little compartment for something small, like a portable hard drive. The second biggest zipper pocket is good in theory, but I always get stuff lost in that pocket, since ours so big. Not my favorite back pack, but I'm just set in my ways.
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.
1570328
Yeah it isnt especially strong, and you have to be careful with it, but the backpack is extremely comfortable. All my friends at school love it. So if you can deal with a little bit weaker of a zipper, then its worth it.
736908
I think it is. My husband uses his for school and it has a section he keeps his laptop in, then other sections for his binders and work. It also has side pockets for water, and other little compartments for various things. He really likes it and says it was a good purchase.
1340709
We had the same problem you mentioned with backpacks over the years. My son carries a heavy load of school books, binder and a computer on a daily basis. He carries this gear all day, from class to class and through a long commute. Before we bought this backpack, he regularly went through more than one backpack per school year. But this backpack is actually quite strong. My son is currently using his second SwissGear Sherpa backpack because the first one dramatically outperformed every other backpack he had ever owned, lasting several years. When it finally did give out - it was the zipper, but it had done such a great job, we searched for (and bought) another just like it. We had the same problem you mentioned with backpacks over the years. My son carries a heavy load of school books, binder and a computer on a daily basis. He carries this gear all day, from class to class and through a long commute. Before we bought this backpack, he regularly went through more than one backpack per school year. But this backpack is actually quite strong. My son is currently using his second SwissGear Sherpa backpack because the first one dramatically outperformed every other backpack he had ever owned, lasting several years. When it finally did give out - it was the zipper,... » Read More We had the same problem you mentioned with backpacks over the years. My son carries a heavy load of school books, binder and a computer on a daily basis. He carries this gear all day, from class to class and through a long commute. Before we bought this backpack, he regularly went through more than one backpack per school year. But this backpack is actually quite strong. My son is currently using his second SwissGear Sherpa backpack because the first one dramatically outperformed every other backpack he had ever owned, lasting several years. When it finally did give out - it was the zipper, but it had done such a great job, we searched for (and bought) another just like it. « Show Less
1521198
I agree with the other comments. I've had my bag for four months, with constant use(I use it as my school bag, tablet bag and a purse substitute). No sign of wear and tear yet.
1378427
No it's not rugged. I've been using it for 4 months and it has been carrying my 15.6 inch laptop, my charger, phone charger and folders. It's still in good condition and I'm a student so I bring this case to school Monday through Thursdays.
885484
It might not be a good idea. It looks cool. But having a military style pack at a school might raise some concerns. It doesn't really have enough pockets, I feel, for a school pack. But its comfortable to wear even when its loaded so go for it.
965114
I bought this for my daughter who has been using it pretty much on a daily basis since August 2013. It is still holding up just fine, even with the load she sometimes puts in it. The zipper still works, the handles are still intact, and there are no signs of wear or tear. She loves it.
1145472
I used it through my senior year in High school, and it had plenty of space to me. It was able to carry books, paper, notebooks, my phone charger and my wallet. Itself also waterproof too.
482413
This is the best backpack I have ever owned, I am a junior in high school. So yeah you should be good.
1232468
My son uses this for his school backpack. It holds 2 full size text books plus his 1 1/2 binder and has room for more. He also used this for his one week hunting trip. It held all of his clothes for a week.