is this backpack good for school? pens and pencils keep poking through my other back packs and a lot of them don't really have enough pockets I tend to be rough on my backpacks it will be thrown around dropped and dragged ive sat against stone walls and they rip and fray zippers keep falling of and they when I carry about 20 pounds of math science and dictionary books around all day the shoulder staps either hurt or break Is this bag huge average or small? is this good for school? also I love going outdoors sp this will serve as a camping pack as well is this backpack good for school? pens and pencils keep poking through my other back packs and a lot of them don't really have enough pockets I tend to be rough on my backpacks it will be... » Read More is this backpack good for school? pens and pencils keep poking through my other back packs and a lot of them don't really have enough pockets I tend to be rough on my backpacks it will be thrown around dropped and dragged ive sat against stone walls and they rip and fray zippers keep falling of and they when I carry about 20 pounds of math science and dictionary books around all day the shoulder staps either hurt or break Is this bag huge average or small? is this good for school? also I love going outdoors sp this will serve as a camping pack as well « Show Less
1417734
Yes, it is built to take abuse, mine gets thrown around a lot and it has the shoulder cushions so the weight doesn't kill you. I have loaded mine with "tactical" equipment and it has held up great.
1424904
This is a very tough reliable bag and would work well for your needs. The only down side that I found after purchase is that it is rather smaller than the pictures lead you to believe. Wearing this backpack looked like I had just taken it from a 2nd grader. I purchased the 50L version of the bag as well (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005KDBHWM/ref=oh_details_o08_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&ps;c=1). This would probably be better for your needs as for school or camping it holds much more and is still very comfortable and durable. Also the bag looks proportional to me as a grown male. I would recommend this bag instead. This is a very tough reliable bag and would work well for your needs. The only down side that I found after purchase is that it is rather smaller than the pictures lead you to believe. Wearing this backpack looked like I had just taken it from a 2nd grader. I purchased the 50L version of the bag as well (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005KDBHWM/ref=oh_details_o08_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&ps;c=1). This would probably be better for your needs as for school or camping it holds much more and is still very comfortable and durable. Also the bag looks proportional to me as a grown male. I would... » Read More This is a very tough reliable bag and would work well for your needs. The only down side that I found after purchase is that it is rather smaller than the pictures lead you to believe. Wearing this backpack looked like I had just taken it from a 2nd grader. I purchased the 50L version of the bag as well (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005KDBHWM/ref=oh_details_o08_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&ps;c=1). This would probably be better for your needs as for school or camping it holds much more and is still very comfortable and durable. Also the bag looks proportional to me as a grown male. I would recommend this bag instead. « Show Less
1424905
Shortly after I wrote that review the bag broke. The zippers broke beyond repair, and the straps don't hold on to the bag. I had to duct tape all my straps. I do not recommend this bag al all. I would now rate it as a one star.
1600941
Tbh I give it a 3 it's great for the price and won't break if proper use but I would throw it in a backpack without a laptop sleeve built in with padding, but for a student which I am the material is durable enough for me but the laptop I think is designed to be light weight which it is fora15.6in screen and no sharp edges really the corners aren't too round but it's the design it won't cut or scratch you though. If u r worried about toughness get a aluminum cased laptop I think dell has a few thus laptop is pretty much only good for student use but not gamer or extensive Downloader
103956
I would say that unless they are carrying a laptop to school it may be a little bit of ever kill. It was really designed (in my opinion) for someone that needed a laptop bag with extra "perks". The biggest compartment in the back is not much use for anything other than a laptop. Love the bag though - so I would have bought it anyway. LOL
1939814
This back pack is smaller than most, but in my opinion it would hold what you're describing just fine. The back compartment is padded and made especially for a lap top. The compartment on the inside is plenty large enough for a 1000 page text book and a notebook, but probably not much more. There is one more small compartment for pens and other accessories. It's a really nice back pack.
598774
No it's terrible!! Don't get it. Get a Kelty or an actual backpacking bag. This one has an awful belt and weight distribution is all on your shoulders. Please don't buy it!!! I just consigned mine and bought a Kelty kids and it actually fits like a pack. Good luck
1748778
As a college student, I use this backpack everyday, carrying my binder and my quite hefty think pad w series laptop and its large brick-like charger. I would say that Ive had no issues with it hurting my back the past year that I've been using it.
1789722
It's pretty sturdy. I pert use it for hiking and usually carry 15 to 20# in it. I would say safely would carry 25#. If your looking for super sturdy, I would recommend army/navy surplus. They have a great selection and do carry sylish backpacks as well.
406206
Yes.. it's a very durable backpack. I used it to carry a large laptop back and forth to work 5 days a week along with my lunch and misc other items. Never had a problem. No holes. No rips. And it's fairly lightweight for what it can carry.
1060647
Ha! That is a very good question, which I have never thought of before. Obviously if the case is loose or if it is violently shaken it will definitely leak some but in general the sharpener really does not make a mess. It is very good pencil sharpener that does not make much mess. Definitely worth it and your current backpack woes.
825363
It sounds to me as though you're looking for the same thing I was when I bought this bag. I do property inspections so I carry camera, tape measure, small notebook, small light, etc and honestly I had high hopes for this bag and it failed miserably for my purposes. I'm sure it's a great school bag but it doesn't have the reinforcements necessary to hold it's shape or provide easy access. Don't get this bag for what you're doing. I bought a UTG Multi-functional Tactical bag and it's perfect. I also like the Bestek SLR DSLR Canvas bag for what you're doing both of these bags I got from Amazon. I carry either depending on my location. Good luck and I hope this helped.
103957
I think it is better suited for work. I carry an iPad in the tablet slot and a MacBook Pro in the laptop slot. I have headphones in the front pocket and the middle pocket usually holds work papers and any books I might be reading that I don't have on the iPad. I guess it would be OK for high school depending on how many books you try to fit in it.
1799136
I would say that it is at least water-resistant. I used to wait for public transit and run around campus in the rain and snow and never had a problem. The laptop pocket is the one right against your back, so not only is there cushioning, but it is probably the pocket that is the least exposed to the elements. There also is a drink pocket on the outside of the pack; as the inside is made of different material, I would make sure to keep any liquid there so that nothing seeps in onto your computer. I think that the thick (but not overly so) layer of foam right there would be a good protection, but I wouldn't risk it. I would say that it is at least water-resistant. I used to wait for public transit and run around campus in the rain and snow and never had a problem. The laptop pocket is the one right against your back, so not only is there cushioning, but it is probably the pocket that is the least exposed to the elements. There also is a drink pocket on the outside of the pack; as the inside is made of different material, I would make sure to keep any liquid there so that nothing seeps in onto your computer. I think that the thick (but not overly so) layer of foam right there would be a good protection,... » Read More I would say that it is at least water-resistant. I used to wait for public transit and run around campus in the rain and snow and never had a problem. The laptop pocket is the one right against your back, so not only is there cushioning, but it is probably the pocket that is the least exposed to the elements. There also is a drink pocket on the outside of the pack; as the inside is made of different material, I would make sure to keep any liquid there so that nothing seeps in onto your computer. I think that the thick (but not overly so) layer of foam right there would be a good protection, but I wouldn't risk it. « Show Less
885488
I am long removed from HS and don't have any kids in school so I am not sure what does, or doesn't go into a backpack anymore. If you are putting a laptop or tablet in it I would say no, go with a Swiss gear backpack.
1340711
My son, a freshman in high school, stuffed a 15 in laptop, a 2.5 in. thick notebook, a 1 in. notebook, his PE clothes, a lunch box, and sometimes a tennis racket in his and the zippers held up all year. I would say that the zippers are above average. He liked this backpack so much that I have ordered a new one to have on hand when the one he used last year wears out.
1244328
Its is a little bigger than the usual student backpack. If you will it with books it will weigh a lot. But it is a sturdy pack.
1244326
I think it would work well for a school bag. It's a little larger than the typical school bags, but not much. It has two large compartments that would be good for dividing different subjects. More heavy duty than a standard pack.
1236323
It might be a little big for him, depending on if he uses it for school or not. If he carries a lot of stuff to/for school it would work good. Hope this helps.