This bag should withstand practically anything! I'm amazed at the quality of the material used. But it's heavy before you put a thing in it. It has pockets everywhere and many if not most are zipped. Wish the front flap covered the full face of the bag, though. I do like this bag alot, but it is heavy and some of the pockets are strangely located. And it really feels and looks more like a traditional briefcase instead of a messenger bag. I like messenger bags that fit s comfortably against the body--this one doesn't. So as a messenger bag, it feels like overkill. All in all, it appears very durable, but if you want a more traditional style messenger bag, this might not please.