JanSport Core Series Driver 8 Wheeled Backpack (Forge Grey)

I ordered this product for my son to use to cart his books around in for middle school. After reading other reviews we chose the Jansport, as it was rated as one of the best. Even though the backpack is spacious and holds most everything we are very disappointed in the quality of the product. After only three weeks the pull handle broke free from the backpack. Amazon was amazingly accommodating and immediately replaced the backpack with a new one. However after only a week and a half, the handle once again broke free, rendering the backpack useless. I would not purchase this again as it does not seem to hold up under the normal wear and tear it is intended for. I give it a one star rating as we attempt to find a better quality rolling backpack.

Order this backpack for my kid and the handle broke in a month and a half. Would not recommended! I won't buy any wheeled Jansport again.

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Backpack appeared to be great, held all the necessary books, but unfortunately it is already coming apart! They just don't make them strong enough for the wear and tear they are put through. Personally I've yet to find a backpack that is made strong enough. The backpack I am talking about is a Jansport Driver 8 Wheeled Backpack.

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After receiving the backpack, my initial thoughts were:

Quality product

Sturdy fabric

Concerned about the zipper as a result of other reviews

Initially impressed

Will reassess initial thoughts after 1 school reporting period

I purchased this backpack for my,6th grade, 11 yr old son who carries several books each day to and from school. All of the books are paperback books except for one. He commutes to and from school via our personal vehicle. I personally load the backpack in and out of our vehicle. With that said, doesn't have to roll the back except on the school campus. He attends a small private school so campus is an over statement. I would overestimate the total distance he rolls the bag each day is less than 100 feet. School started on August 8, 2012. Today is September 20, 2012 and the backpack has holes in the fabric. Again, he only has 1 hard cover book. The back pack supposedly comes with a lifetime limited warranty. I'll post another review after my warranty experience.

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This is a very good backpack. The wheels roll and turn well, and quietly on rough cobble/brick road. The handle pulls out and locks at max extension. It seems very sturdy. Good thick nylon cloth covering. It had looked like there were two water bottle holders but there is only one. I had been hoping for a smaller backpack, and while it is 4.6 pounds, it is actually as large or larger than the one I am trying to replace. And it is missing a handle or tag on the front so you can get a grip if you need to lift it with both hands (this becomes important if you ever injure your arm/shoulder). Because it is a very good backpack I will probably keep it, but it is not exactly what I was purchasing it to do be a SMALL, lightweight rolling backpack. It is a good, high quality, sturdy, reasonably lightweight rolling backpack.

Update: after using it a while, it only opens about 50% on the main compartment. This makes it really annoying for shopping, which is what I need it for the most.

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