text: The backpack itself is satisfactory. I'm not sure what kind of ersatz leather it is skinned with, but it is not sufficiently tough to keep the magnetic catches securely anchored. I had to re-seat one on day two and, after completing a three week trip abroad, I now have to come up with some kind of strong backing (perhaps some real leather) to insert within the lining to re-attach those catches because they both ripped out. No, the backpack was not unusually roughly handled.