I have been very pleased with the quality and color of the binder- chartreuse green is hard to lose track of! Also happy with the double side pockets in front and back. This helps me greatly with holding thin magazines pamphlets and loose papers I don't necessarily want to hole punch. One big drawback comes from a bad habit I'm trying to break. I am used to being able to pull open a 3-ring notebook straight by pulling on the rings. This binder has to be opened by the black tab/button at its base even though I automatically try to open it by pulling on the rings! So far the notebook has held up to this "abuse" of mine but I wish I didn't have to worry about it.
My high school student son needed a new binder for school. I don't necessarily like buying the less expensive product because I equate price with quality - when it comes to buying school supplies you want them to at least last for the semester My son had already looked over the other options and felt this was the "better" quality. I have to admit I made the purchase with hesitation- but after passing the back pack test the "back seat and trunk toss" test I was pleasantly surprised of its durability. How nice to have Staples provide quality products at a "family friendly" budget!