This is my new school bag for the Spring '13 semester because the one I bought from DSW for Fall '12 had a buckle, and that snapped within A WEEK!! I had one before that from a store deal where you buy a certain amount and they give it to you, and no surprise there, the strap snapped under the pressure of my books.

I am in love, however, with my Authentic Pigment Tote!! So much so, that I have heavily considered buying another just to have a backup in the off-chance I lose this one, as I am known for losing bags and totes (strange I know.)

The straps are double sewn, and have shown no signs of stress from my rather heavy load of notebooks and folders, plus textbooks and pencil cases, calculator, and more. At every moment, I have the folder and notebook for all 5 of my classes, and at least 2 textbooks and/or lab-books as well. My two pen/pencil cases are permanent fixtures, as well as the "clicker" that we use to take quizzes and such on in class. Overall, my bag likely weighs about 35-40lbs depending on the lecture I'm heading towards, or if it's my Physical Geology Lab.

The gray of this bag is a hair lighter than in the picture, and I have attached a leopard scarf to one of the straps as a 'pop' of print/color and interest... and I'm sure I will change it to coral or turquoise when it gets warmer consistently.

I LOVE the outer pocket, and use it for my keys, headphones, phone, and sometimes one or two other things.

The inner pocket is perfect for a small bottle of tylenol or excedrin (I won't pretend Pre-Cal level math doesn't give me a headache at times!) plus my spare change/dollars for the water vending machines spread out around campus.

The bag is incredibly roomy... I love that I can fit so many notebooks, folders, and textbooks in at one time. All of my notebooks are 3-subject, and I never feel like my bag is stressed from the weight or too stuffed to pull out anything.

Love this bag!! Would, and probably will very soon, buy again!

EDIT***

I've had this bag over a year now, and still use it. It's my out-of town bag, overnight bag, and carry-on bag because it's just and easy go-to that can really handle it! Still love it, still holding steady!