I got this backpack for most of my kids 4 years ago and the backpacks have endured rough handling while packed with many books. When my younger children enter high school, this is the back pack I will purchase.
My 21 y.o. son loves the pack that he got for Christmas. He has been using LL Bean packs since the 9th grade. They take a lot of wear and tear and fit right end with the college scene.