text: I thought it was the smartest idea to have backpack straps on this because I have to go up and down 3 flights of stairs to get to the laundry room. I was surprised that the backpack strap did not break when I first used it, however the second time ever wearing the strap on my back with heavy clothes in it, the left strap snapped unfortunately. So I just had to sew it back on and hope it never breaks again. I like how it can hold a lot of stuff, but maybe I just packed it with too much clothing and it's too heavy. I'm a little disappointed with it's tearing already though near the handle straps.