A:Answer I’ve had mine for three full years now. Midway through the second year, the main compartment zipper started ripping away from the fabric. At the end of the second year, the bottom started ripping first at the seam, then continuing to more of the fabric (not at the seam). I’ve sewn it back a couple of times, but I think I’ll have to retire it at the end of this year. So for me, it will have lasted my entire time in college. That’s honestly pretty good, considering I pack this bag full almost every day and it’s been with me on several international trips.