I have only had the bag for a little over a month, but even so, I am in love with it. This bag goes with me everywhere as not only my daily work bag but also as an emergency bag. In it, I have everything from an extra set of clothes to necessities and items for my baby daughter. Even with all of that, it still has room to spare. If you plan on using this bag for travel, I can easily see it being a 3 to 4 day bag if not more depending on how you pack it. The overall construction feels like it can last a century (obvious exaggeration, or is it?). I have not tested it in wet weather but given its thick exterior and amazing zippers and seams, I would not doubt that it can easily withstand a light sprinkling while keeping everything inside safe. If I had any complaints, it would be how the LTT water bottle fits inside the bag, it leaves a noticeable bulge on the outside of the bag and when new feels like it's overstretching it. But after about a week of use with the bottle, it isn't as tight of a fit anymore. Another minor complaint (more of a preference really), I don't exactly like the boxy shape of the exterior too much when the bag is very full. However, this is easily fixed by just not over stuffing it, which then allows it to be a bit more flat. As for how it feels to wear, well, it's comfortable, what more is there to say? The way they designed the straps and chest strap (if you actually use it) makes the bag feel MUCH lighter than what it is carrying. I can easily wear the bag most of the day and not feel the fatigue on my shoulders and neck that I used to get from my previous daily bag. The ridged ribbed foam on the back of the back also really helps with airflow and reduces getting a sweaty back drastically, but not entirely. If you are in a very hot and humid climate (like me), you will still eventually find that your back does get sweaty, but still not as fast or as bad as some other bags. Overall, I'd highly recommend the bag, it is certainly on the more expensive side, but you are paying for something that will last a very, very long time. Especially, if you don't use it for anything too extreme. If I was still in college, I'd likely use it for that as well. Very happy with my purchase.

I initially bought this backpack several years ago on its release. This one had the single layer issue on the bottom they fixed shortly after release. Recently the bottom of the original wore through. They replaced it within a week.

Overall love the backpack as it comfortably carries all my technology.

IT IS WORTH IT

It's Good and sturdy as promised.. although have you guys ever thought of making an edition that's in that wonderful signature orange? I'd definitely buy an orange one as well.

Great bag I can fit all sorts of stuff into it. My ability to carry a laptop, iPad and my remarkable e-ink tablet all at once is awesome. Sometimes I use two laptops and drop the iPad. My 16" MB Pro easy fit. The HP 17t is a tight fit but it works. Love all the pockets and have been moving items around working on the ultimate pack up. It's easy on carrying even if I just slink over 1 shoulder, very comfortable to carry.