JanSport= quality and value

Admittedly, I haven't had the chance to use my new Jansport backpack very much, since I just received it this month. However, if I wait a year to write a review then it will never happen. Lesser of two evils is writing one now. It's still very valid, IMO.Mine own Jansport yellow has only taken a few short trips to visit my girlfriend in NYC, but it's held up well (as expected). I write "as expected" because I'm familiar with Jansport quality. My brother has been a Jansport owner/user for the past 20something years, first purchasing his forest green version in high-school. His pack has served him well over the years, and held up remarkably. He's used it to carry books (high school and college)as well as assorted clothing, which is to be expected. However, my bro was also in a local band for many years, performing often in different locations around the city. It was during this time that his Jansport earned it's respect. He used it to carry musical equipment such as pedals and cords, which aren't light. Some equip has sharp edges, none of which penetrated/damaged his pack. The bag held up through all of this use, without even a small hole or tear.I've borrowed his pack over the years for various reasons and uses, and until recently we'd never discussed it's quality. When I finally asked "How long have you had this?", I was floored. And I wanted one sooooo bad.I just purchased a backpack that I may use for the rest of my life. (Seriously, go to the jansport website and read the guarantee.) For under $25!!!If my review seems glowing, that's because it is. If my opinion on Jansport changes over the next few months/years, then I will update my review accordingly. Trust me on this.If Jansport ends up disappointing me YOU WILL KNOW ABOUT IT!