I bought this book bag for a 10 year old entering CM2. The quality of the backpack should enable it to also during the college years. The leather patch on the bottom of the bag part in the strength of the bag and gives it a nice appearance. The front pouch allows you to carry the bag snack taken outside. The Eastpak solid closures seem that the binder is very busy. If the bag takes several years, it is a very good price / quality ratio. I bought a backpack Eastpak base to another child in college and after two years, he is always impeccable