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I bought this bag to hold my equipment, notebooks, thermos and other gear while clomping through an oil refinery. After a week of use, I think it will serve well. This is not your choice in bags if you want something to contain your laptop; they're making them too thin for the support offered by this bag. Positives: * Long, adjustable strap; * Pockets are pretty deep, except side (see negatives); * Big, deep bag; and * Zipper pocket inside bag, small but useful for pens and such. Negatives: * Canvas strap should be thicker with two stiches on either side, running the length, to avoid braying; * Flap: velcro bar runs horizontally but there are only two small bars on the opposite side (the bag) --- these are not strong; and * Side pockets --- too narrow but buttons are nice. I plan to replace the velcro flap with a button clapse if the strap holds up for a month of abuse. After 5 months of service I washed the bag in cold water. It faded a little as expected but did not shrink. Some were was noted in the bottom where a small hole developed. The bag is still useful. I did not add a button because there was no time. If this review was helpful, please add your vote. I do this on side for free as a public service --thanks for your support.