I purchased this backpack about 1.5 years ago for my then 8 year old at his doctor's recommendation.  His normal, over the sholder strap backpack, was putting too much stress on his back given all the books he had to carry home each day.  The back pack arrived and my son promptly put it into use and has used it each day for the past 1.5 years.  Unfortunately, it did not stand the test of time, as he would not always pick it up going up curbs so eventually the bottom part has ripped out.  I would recommend the manufacturer put a plastic shield over the back part (between the wheels and continuing up several inches) to handle this use case--as my son's friends have done the same thing to their back packs.  I have now purchased the&nbsp;<a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/JanSport-Superbreak-Wheeled-Backpack/dp/B0018JDFV8/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">JanSport Superbreak Wheeled Backpack</a>&nbsp;and hope that it will be more durable as it has a plastic shield for "people to pull it over the curb and not just pick it up."  At this price point, I'd like to see more than 1.5 years worth of use (hence the 3 star rating).

Pros:
--Very large, incredible number of different pockets to store gear.
--Rolls well, over different terrain (side walks, grass, etc).
--Handle is very sturdy
--Will reduce back strain as the adjustable handle will allow kids and adults to find the right place (provides 2 different adjustments)

Cons:
--Heavy even when empty, therefore never used the attached straps
--Handle difficult to put down (in fact we had to return it and get a replacement immediately after purchasing as the handle would not retract without putting your arm down the back pack and finding the small button to push in)
--No plastic shield between the wheels to prevent tearing to the fabric when pulled up curbs
--Falls forward when loaded so need to store it against a wall