I tested the new Multi-Pocket Backpack for one school week. At first, I was impressed. It has a pocket for notebooks, a pocket for pens, a pocket for small notebooks, and a pocket that seems designed for emotional support.

On Monday, I organized everything perfectly. On Tuesday, I forgot which pocket held my eraser. On Wednesday, I found my eraser, but lost my confidence.

The backpack is strong and comfortable. The straps do not hurt my shoulders, and the material feels reliable. It also stands upright by itself, which made it look more prepared for class than I was.

The main problem is choice. There are so many pockets that every object becomes a decision. Should a ruler go in the long pocket, the school pocket, or the mysterious pocket behind the mysterious pocket?

Still, I recommend it for students who enjoy organization and mild adventure. If you buy it, make a map on the first day.

Rating: four stars. One star was lost somewhere in pocket seventeen.