I recently had to stop using a timberland backpage that I owned for nearly 15 years and eseentially used everyday.  I did a lot of research before I decided on this back pack as one of the repacements.  I thought it would be too small/simply designed for every day use however it has become my every day back pack.  Even when carrying heavy books/items in my back pack the shoulder straps are such that it never digs in or feel uncomfy during a long commute.  Back pack is pretty nice waterproofed (though not perfect, but what is).  Very simple straight forward quality back pack.