As a Mom to multiple kids, I actually bought this as sort of a diaper bag that my husband would be willing to shoulder.  We both really like it.  There are tons of pockets and places to put stuff (in our case, hand sanitizer, neosporin, snacks, wipes, etc.) and the bag itself has a ton of room for extra clothes and toys.  It's comfortable to wear too, and I'm loving using a backpack instead of a messenger bag (I need free hands).  It does look somewhat military (I bought the olive color), but not overly so, and I was going for a "manly" look.  Having said that, as a woman, I don't feel like I look wrong wearing it.  I would definitely recommend this bag - also, the quality is great for the price!