Olympia Highland 19-inch Backpack

My son wanted a canvas backpack and I wanted one that would last more than a year. Fits both requirements.

• How accurate was the sizing? Great
• Please tell us about the quality of the product. Very well made
• Was the product free of any manufacturer defects? Yes

The company that offers "Lifetime Warrenty" - Luggage America - offers very poor service. They expect me to mail in the backpack (which has been used for only 3 months), pay for the postage, AND send them a $9.50 mailing label for return shipping. Their ad states that they offer free shipping. I'm very disappointed and may report them to the Better Business Bureau. I would choose any other backpack over this one. The product is of poor quality and the company doesn't even back their own products.

• How accurate was the sizing? Accurate
• Please tell us about the quality of the product. The straps have started to separate from the backpack - the company does not live up to its stated "lifetime warrenty"
• Was the product free of any manufacturer defects? I bought this backpack twice and the straps have separated on both products.

I've had it for a few weeks now and so far it's held up really well. I live on my college's campus and the first day I used it, it poured. The bag is not waterproof but it surprisingly did not get anything inside wet. Just flew to another city a few days ago and used it as my suitcase/carry-on. It's a great because it fit all of my stuff but still fit under the seat in front of me. I love it so far, no issues at all. And it definitely feels lighter than my previous bookbag. I would definitely recommend it, it's great. I got the green color and I really like it. The one very small "problem" is that it slouches. However, I love this bookbag so much, that I don't really even care about that.

If you're looking for a very sturdy, extremely ROOMY canvas backpack, you've found it! I was nervous buying online and did several searches for images of the bag in use to no avail. When it arrived (in a snap, btw) the box was rather patched together. But when I opened the box I was so thrilled! It is perfect. I can't say enough about how big it is, and with well-placed/sized pockets. I bought it to take camping in the boonies and the sturdy composition is exactly what I wanted. The pocket options are great, especially if you're using this as "luggage" on a trip. I chose the brown color after reading one reviewer's comment about the intensity of the green. The brown has a slight greenish tint, making it quite neutral, which is nice. I am gushing but this was an experience of an item being exactly what I was looking for! My husband wants one too, but matching packs would be too nerdy.