My 13 year old daughter needed a new backpack and this particular design looked really nice in the pictures, but in person it is even more eye catching! The pictures are really fun and pleasantly busy, but it doesn't get gaudy since it isn't colorful. The lifetime warranty is a great benefit as well... since other backpacks tend to get holes and zippers often split apart. Lots of great compartments, padded should straps, great price, very durable... we're pleased!