I'm going for my second degree in Interior Design this summer and I wanted something functional, trendy, and comfortable.  I needed something with the space to carry text books, textile samples, along with a snack and whatever else is needed for the day.  This seemed to fit the bill PERFECTLY.

First of all, the multiple pockets are GREAT.  I love the headphone feed through to the front most pocket so I can play my tunes when walking around campus or working in a lab.  The pocket for a laptop is meant for a much smaller laptop than what I have (17" MacBook Pro), but if I ever invest in a smaller computer, this will work perfectly.  The padding throughout this bag is insane, I'd have no problem throwing my camera, computer, ipod, and phone in here and tossing it around as I would with any normal bookbag.

One thing I was pleasantly surprised about was the water bottle holder on the side securely holds my Intak Thermos Hydration bottle (<a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/Thermos-Nissan-Intak-Hydration-Water-Bottle-with-Meter-Blue/dp/B001EGGQB6/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">Thermos Nissan Intak Hydration Water Bottle with Meter, Blue</a>)!  My water bottles (I own several of the same style) rarely fit in bottle holders and I wasn't expecting it to fit in the bookbag's holder wither.  The fact that it holds my bottle securely and without forcing it makes this bag a complete WINNER in my opinion.

Purple color is great and vibrant.  Very beautiful.  I'll update again at a later date in regards to the longevity of the bag.