I wore this backpack during my Anime Expo trip this summer. The quality of the backpack is high. It withstood the various travels throughout the convention center and the area around the convention. There are no rips and tears. The backpack was able to fit in a lot of stuff, including my water bottle, and the back opening made sure my valuables and other stuff I bought in the exhibit hall secure. It was a good thing for that, as there were a few thefts that occurred at the convention. Thankfully, I wasn't affected by the thefts, but having the opening on the backside gave me some safety that my cards, money, phone and other stuff stayed safe from pick pockets. The straps were comfortable. It has now become my go to bag for conventions.