I was really nervous to get a new backpack cause I was so attached to the one I had, but it was too small and falling apart so I looked for a simple and perfectly sized bag and Day Owl came up and after checking it out and seeing it's upcycled and a canvas feel while being water repellant, AND practical pockets and features? I was sold! Had mine for a little over two weeks now and I don't even miss my old backpack.