I  get so many complement on my bag from different people it's seems  to be a conversation starter. It's a very nice stylish bag n plenty of pockets to store stuff.  The color is perfect not to bright nor to light n  the opening to place my books is also a good size.  The straps are thick enough for my shoulders and my back doesn't hurt like my old back pack did. The straps seem to distributed the weight of my books evenly so that's always a great thing especially for walking across college campus. I would definitely recommend this backpack.  This  bag is pretty awesome since it has a military feel to it on the design and it can be a unisex backpack  for either school or work.