Worth every penny! I needed a rough and tough backpack for work and this was the perfect choice. Lots of packets to organize and it has a padded lap top slot that can double has a hydration bladder holder with a hole at the top for the tube to slip through. All my other back packs had a bungee tie down in the front that I never used as opposed to the mesh pocket in the front of this backpack. I love sliding random things in this mesh! You can also adjust the width of this bag with the side pull tabs which is a fantastic feature if there is little in your bag, it won't feel as bulky. I love this bag, I use it almost everyday!