I bought the Madison Backpack as a graduation gift for a family friend's child who is off to college. The backpack is everything they wanted and can use. Alchemy Goods story really resonated with them on where the materials come from and how they are reused. I have a Messenger Bag I've been using for years, through all sorts of commuting by bike weather in Michigan, and can attest to how bulletproof it is. This is why I turned to Alchemy goods for this graduation gift. We all know how a college student can put a backpack through its paces, and I wanted to make sure this gift would stand the test of time.