As this backpack is water resistant, rather than waterproof, I would not recommend it as a hiking or camping backpack. However, as a school or college backpack, it's one of the best I've seen so far and ticks all the boxes.

For me, number one is comfort. I have a bad back and I love that this backpack is designed with optimum comfort in mind. The back and straps are heavily padded and the front strap allows you to distribute weight more evenly to prevent back and shoulder strain. Even when filling the pack with multiple heavy and oddly shaped items, I didn't feel the dreaded 'back-poke' that I remember from my school days and experiences with other bags. It's extremely comfortable.

The second thing you want from a school/work backpack is storage space and this one has a lot of storage compartments, all of which are padded well and divided inteliigently into sensible compartments. There's a perfect secure spot for a laptop that's well-padded with a small strap to keep it in place.

Looks-wise, I love the range of colors (I received the blue, which is my favourite) and the fabric is a tough feeling canvas that is durable, but still soft. All of the zips moved smoothly and I had no issues with this bag. If I had one complaint (and as a tester, it's my job to always try and find something to improve upon) it would be that I'm not a fan of the blue tiers on all the zips as I think it looks a little cluttered. However, I can't deny that it makes it much easier to use the zips and they can always be removed if that's your preference.

A great all-round bag for anybody who needs to carry a laptop and a lot of books without the bag ripping or straining their back!

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Pros:
+ Super comfortable and well padded.
+ Can hold a lot without poking your back or feeling uncomfortable.
+ Well-padded for protection.
+ Special section for laptops that is well-protected.
+ Lots of different sections/storage.
+ Great range of colours.
+ Durable, tough fabric that's still soft and nice looking.
+ Smooth zipper tracks.
+ Love the embroidered logo.
+ Water resistant.

Cons:
- Not waterproof.

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Note: I received this product at a discounted rate in exchange for an unbiased, honest review as provided here. As a consumer advocate, I believe in providing quality and honest feedback and receiving a product at a discounted rate will never affect my opinions.