I bought this bag when it came out in 2008-2009 and used it very lightly for a couple months. There are no rips or tears, the fabric is in great condition and all the zippers and everything work perfectly. The white straps are slightly dirty and there are small stains here and there that should be easy to clean up. The shoulder straps and back pad are in great condition - no stink or sweat stains. There are tons of pockets and some neat hidden ones as well. All of the plastic buckles glow in the dark. The pack still has all the removable pieces, including the suede handle at the top and the padded waist belt.