Review on Resilient Lightweight Rucksack offering Optimal Comfort by Sara Hughes

I've only had this backpack for a few days, so I can't comment on the durability. I have a few comments about the backpack itself that may help the buyer make a decision. First, the leather of the backpack is not soft. While it may soften over time with use, it is currently quite hard and inflexible. I was expecting something similar to the skin of a bomber jacket, not entirely soft but still flexible and comfortable to the touch. Hopefully it will soften a bit with use. Second, the front pocket design is a bit wonky. A leather flap hanging over the zipper, I suppose, to make it harder for anyone other than you to stick their dirty little paws in and steal something. Unfortunately, this feature makes removal from the bag as a whole more difficult and greatly reduces the size of items that can fit in the front pocket. It also makes it difficult to look inside the bag and find what you're looking for. Otherwise it looks like a good basic backpack with a few bells and whistles. Looks like his picture.