[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I feel that this backpack is well built and good at keeping any valuables well protected from any kind of damage or drops. It took a while to get used to open up the main compartment as it has 4 zipper sliders, but it's pretty easy after you get used to it. It did feel like the armored sides meant that there was less space in the main compartment as the backpack can't expand as easily as other backpacks.