This is the second DC backpack I have purchased for my son. The first one lasted 3 years filled to the hilt with books and a skateboard. He now drives and doesn't carry the board everywhere so when his backpack finally wore out we bought a different brand, in the same price range. Within a 2 week period I was online purchasing another DC pack because it was coming apart at the seams. He has had his new DC one for 3 months now and it looks as if it will last as long as the first one.
For school age kids with a lot of books to carry, I think this is one of the best backpacks around. It has lots of space, a bunch of pockets, and is made to hold up to the weight of school books.