After wearing out multiple back packs every school year, I got one from L.L. Bean. It lasted me thru Jr high and high school and college, then my husband used it for his rain gear on a heavy highway road crew for years. I only let it go when it was hopelessly covered in tar and diesel fuel. Not sure what other types of bags they make or how the quality compares to the late '80s, but I'm sure there are reviews.