This was our second backpack of the school year. The first bag we ordered from a different company broke after only a few weeks use. The zippers completely came apart. The bag was used by a first grader, so it's not like it was heavy or overly full or anything. We ordered this bag only a few weeks into the school year as a replacement and it has held up very well! The pattern is really cute, the colors are bright and the zippers have held up all year. My daughter loves how many different storage compartments there are, letting her keep her snacks in one space, her school stuff in another, and her coat/sweaters in yet another! We live in the Pacific NW and rain is an issue. This backpack isn't completely water proof, but it did a great job keeping her stuff dry walking to/from the bus stop.