I bought this bag in chocolate brown from Amazon on August 18, 2011 and wanted to give an update after having had this bag for nearly a year. It is still my favorite bag and I use it practically every day! I've read other reviews that say the bag is cheaply made and the rings fall apart. This has not been my experience at all, and I've really put this bag to test! I am a grad student and lug around nearly 20 pounds of books and other stuff with this bag and there are virtually no signs of wear. I expected the material might rip or deteriorate over time as many faux materials do, but this bag looks and performs as great as it did on day one.

It truly is a remarkable bag! My favorite features are the pockets. I use the two outside end pockets for my water bottle and small umbrella. The moisture on both of these items can damage other items in my purse, but if placed in the outside pockets everything remains safe, dry, and undamaged. I am anxious for this bag to be available in different colors because I will be buying more, for me and for my Mom!