The Belkin Slim 15" Notebook Backpack has reviews saying the zipper breaks after a couple of months. How durable is this backpack after months?
1122673
I've been using it for the last couple of months without any problem. However, I'm a light user and gentle with zippers...
1122674
Bought this at the beginning of October, 2013. I use it every day and haven't had a single problem. Zippers are holding up just fine on mine.
1122675
Personally had no problems. It has made it through a lot of travel through major airpirt screenings with rushed and rough zipper use. Has been working really well for me.
1849896
Nope not even slightly. Mine ripped after two days of use and that was just a laptop and a binder in it. Look at OGIO backpacks. They are a bit more expensive but their quality is unbeatable.
1677625
It is pretty durable. Quality of leather is good and it will last as long as anything I have seen. Unless you area carrying gold bullion then your not going to get much passed10-15lbs. I carry a laptop, a thick wedge of paper most of the time and no real wear seen after 6 months
943683
I've had this backpack for 5 months I believe and I love it. No negative comments on it. I must say I don't use it everyday but so far everything's good.
832725
I've had mine for about a year and have used it to carry suits while I have made a few trips and have had no problem with them. The Zippers seem to be pretty sturdy. I have to remove my suits quite frequently from the garment bags because of the different Fraternal Organizations to which I belong, and have had no problem with the zippers. I am quite satisfied with the ones I bought. I highly recommend them.
1159840
I have owned mine for about 8 months now and subject it to constant travel in my laptop backpack along with everything else. It has not failed me thus far.
965114
I bought this for my daughter who has been using it pretty much on a daily basis since August 2013. It is still holding up just fine, even with the load she sometimes puts in it. The zipper still works, the handles are still intact, and there are no signs of wear or tear. She loves it.
908614
I have one of these, I got it a few months ago when I moved from Georgia to PA with my then kitten. I have used it several time since then when family cat-sits for me. I have had no problems with the zipper, I don't know what the problem with it could even be, I have been very happy with it and have recommended it to friends and family.
1570328
Yeah it isnt especially strong, and you have to be careful with it, but the backpack is extremely comfortable. All my friends at school love it. So if you can deal with a little bit weaker of a zipper, then its worth it.
497325
I had it for a couple of years and it appears to be holding up OK (no obvious links, failure of seals or cap, brittleness of materials). I only drag it with me when I need the volume so it's getting used 3-4 times a year. It's currently on loan to a trusted buddy. I am fairly careful with it because it's made of materials that could puncture it so I don't pack it next to a spork or put it on the outside of my pack in a spot where a branch could poke it.
71560
I bought the bag just 6 months ago and I love it!! I have not had any problems with the zipper and it keeps me warm. Get a liner if you are expecting winter camping.
664637
I just bought this pack and have yet to actually use it on campus but I tested it with 2 big books and my surface pro 3 and it felt right to me. I have 2 other backpacks that feel much heavier than this one for some reason and have ripped in places due to the weight. I'll be testing this one and if it makes it to the 6 months mark ill be quite satisfied with my purchase. Hope this helps.
134361
I've had this laptop bag for about 2 years. Wife got it for me, and it's worked great. I travel for work, and tend to take this bag with me rather than my standard laptop bag, due to the ability to stuff a lot in there and still be able to easily pass through security. Build quality (for me) has been great. I don't use it daily, but for standard usage it should last a while.
1423691
Their guarantee is about as good as toilet paper. Zippers broke on ours within 3 months, and they would not replace the product. They offered to sell me replacement for the outer fabric for like $20 plus shipping.
249392
It is surprisingly durable. I am very rough with my gear and tend to over-stuff. I used this bag daily for an entire semester, as well as weekend trips and the only issue I've had is that one of the buttons has come loose. It is very well made and very durable.
129316
It has great quality! My husband has Been using it everyday to work and travel, carrying His notebook, sincera we bought it (about one year ago) and he didn't have Any problem at all.
1964958
Mine has held up. It gets really squeezed when in its bag. It takes a little while for it to bounce back to its shape but always has.