Yes, it carries things.

This isn't really worth the price. Based on strength and utility alone, I've seen cheaper backpacks at Wal-Mart, etc. that far outshine this little thing. This is really quite small, don't let the big numbers fool you.I guess I could suggest this for elementary schoolers, but as a college student this really doesn't work for me. I remember carrying even more books in high school, so yeah, that's out too. When you get this, you're really just paying for the name brand. They pocket the difference by sacrificing quality.1. Smaller than it looks.2. Very thin fabric.3. The joke they call 'padding' doesn't keep the sharp edges of any book from sticking into your back.4. The straps feel very weak, and I don't feel comfortable carrying all my books in it.5. The backpack has a tendency to 'slide' down; the buckle doesn't hold the straps well, so the nylon slides past it and causes the straps to loosen against your will.