I BOUGHT THIS BACKPACK FOR BOTH OF MY DAUGHTERS TO BE USED FOR SCHOOL AND HONESTLY I WAS SURPRISED TO SEE THE AMAZING QUALITY OF THE BACKPACK. THE STRAPS ARE PADDED AND I CAN SEE THESE BACKPACKS LASTING A VERY LONG TIME. DEFINITELY WORTH EVERY PENNY! THEY ALSO HOLD A LOT OF SUPPLIES EVEN MORE THEN WHAT MY DAUGHTERS HONESTLY BUT AT LEAST I KNOW I COULD ADD MORE IF NEEDED.