This is the first rolling backpack we've purchased and we're pretty happy with it. Like many elementary-age kids, our daughter isn't the easiest on school supplies...but so far, this one has stood up to the challenge. Our only complaint is that the school year isn't even half over yet and the black material of the backpack has faded to a slightly brownish-purplish color. It still works fine--and that plastic piece on the bottom is awesome!...keeps everything nice and dry--but overall, the backpack doesn't look as nice as it did when it was black and pink. Think this is a case of function over form...but maybe they manf. will fix this for next year.