I got this bag to us to tote my books and music to choir rehearsals. Nearly three years later -- and lots of heavy music, water bottles, etc. later -- it still looks almost new. And that's saying something because I don't treat this bag delicately. If this bag is still being manufactured like mine was in 2012, then it's a keeper! It doesn't have a dedicated compartment for a laptop, but if you have a laptop sleeve, then it would server very well as a laptop case with its zippered top. All around great bag.