Originally Posted by
Torrilin
I'd be *very* upset if a pack died after only 4 years.
I will note I've always been fussy about loading, so zippers don't get stressed to death. And the straps on a Bean bag will *look* like they're about to fall out at any minute after a year or three of use. It's ok, normal and they'll keep on going like the energizer bunny for years like that.
And I'd be thrilled if mine lasts that long!
Like I said, this particular one is at the 3 year mark and has lasted about 2 years longer than any of my previous backpacks.
I also carry quite a bit of weight in mine (half the University library), and unfortunately the zippers do get strained trying to stuff so many books in.