I bought this at a convention a month or so ago that they had been tabling at, and i immediately started using it. held up wonderfully!! rather comfortable, held a large water bottle and 2xl sweater in addition to snacks and wallet and keys and other merch. straps are sturdy and don't dig in painfully, but the buckles slide a little too easily. nothing that isn't super easily fixable by adding a lil traction, and even without that, they don't slide as i walk around town nowadays. just a really solid and cute backpack!