Would it be a good fit for going in to middle school? I need lots of pockets, durability, and what material is the outside?i don't want it to be dirty
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Hi Mom2May, Thank you for your inquery, the big one is made from canvas and the small one is made from velveteen. Any concern please feel free to let me know, thank you~ Digital Hands
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I used to bring it up to school and put my lunch in it. There's a lot of room on the side and top of the bag. I also could fit my phone, hand purse, and kindle in it with ease.
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I think it is. My husband uses his for school and it has a section he keeps his laptop in, then other sections for his binders and work. It also has side pockets for water, and other little compartments for various things. He really likes it and says it was a good purchase.
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Yes. Very roomy and has lots of pockets. I carry mine every day, and it's holding up well to the continuous use.
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This could function as a school backpack, but that depends on how much you intend to carry. A laptop will take up some space and the rest can be notebooks; that would work. But the books you intend to carry are pretty big, then this probably won't work. I carry my laptop, a binder, and two notepads and it's pretty full.
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Nope! This held up really well. Used it for three months, but I think it's too bulky and has too many pockets.
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I would say that it would be good for both. I use it for a computer, but I think that it would work well a a school bag for a bigger kid.
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Coats, yes, no problem. Backpacks, it depends how heavy. Sounds like you are at an elementary school, you should probably be okay.
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As long as you don't have tight pockets it shouldn't be too bad. It doesn't really bother me. The only issue is the flap that holds it closed. Sometimes gets caught.
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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
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Hello; well I have it for 6 months already and so far It is durable for me and I use it to carry heavy books. I love it because it has many pockets where I can be organize and it help me with my back because it is easy to wear.
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I think it would be great! A bit too big and a little heavy to carry around to classes all day, but great if you want a good solid computer that can stay in one place most of the time. Just my opinion!
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I don't have it in front of me, but the pockets for the days of the week and numbers are about 2 by 2 inches. I'd recommend putting velcro on the backs of the days of the week to make it last longer. There are slots to slide the day of the week into, but as the year goes on, the corners of the days of the week cards get worn out.
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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.
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Think of a full school backpack. Like one you would carry in high school. Also, the back and shoulder straps are padded. Its quite comfortable.
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I would say yes. I have only used it for backpacking and all of my stuff fits in there perfectly. I'm assuming you will only be taking clothes so you should be good with this backpack. I love this backpack!
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It's a great back pack for school, with quite a few assorted pockets. The only thing I wish had was a collapsing strap with buckles. It's got a laptop sleeve that's good for a 17 inch 2010 laptop and a great little compartment for something small, like a portable hard drive. The second biggest zipper pocket is good in theory, but I always get stuff lost in that pocket, since ours so big. Not my favorite back pack, but I'm just set in my ways.