I got this backpack because I wanted something simple that I could carry my Macbook Pro 13", and iPad, and a text book and journal. It carries all of those perfectly. The smaller pocket is also nicely sized so you can fit a lot of accessories inside from pens to the power brick/charger for a macbook. The material is very nice, I haven't tested the backpack to see how weatherproof it is. The zippers are all very nice and open and close easily while looking nice being brass. My only problem with the bag is that it is smaller than I expected. When looking at the backpack online it looked to be a standard size while other Herschel backpacks such as the Pop Quiz appeared to be huge. This was not the case, I am 6'5" and have to have the straps completely loosened to have the backpack sit in the middle of my bag, even with this, it still sits above my lower back. While the size does bother me and looks slightly awkward with someone as tall as I am, I'm going to keep it as it is a very nice backpack and I like the look. It carries everything I need, is simple and yet stylish, and was cheap.