I bought this pack because I loved the rugged look. It's a great pack with lots of room and carries well. I would rate this a pack a 4.5 for only one reason - the buckles on the pockets. The very reason I bought the pack is the biggest detractor. The buckles look great but are cumbersome to use.
I use this pack daily for hauling my laptop and files for work during the week and as my photography backpack on the weekends. It's versatile enough to handle both. The seams appear double stitched and the wax canvas is quite thick. I have not experienced quality issues as described in other reviews. The loops above each side pocket are unexpectedly handy for umbrellas and small camera tripods. Although the main compartment of the bag is simply empty with no dividers, pockets have netting and zippers for loose items. It's a good idea to find a folio or second insert for a laptop as this pack does not have a laptop sleeve, but that wide open main compartment is what let's this pack be multifunctional.
The canvas body of the bag is really thin. The canvas has torn at all of the areas where the leather attaches to it. This was very frustrating because the of the price of the bag and the damage happening from casual use with one month.
