I tried this bag out for a week and I realized, I need more pockets to put my things. I assumed the front design meant more hidden pockets, but no. I have a lot of things to carry as a female with a Graphic Illustration Major. The bag I had before from Amazon had many pockets with three separate sections and a lot of versatility. When it came to packing my laptop in this bag, I struggled to put it in. It barely fit in the slot and I hope it won't rip from the way it's stretching out the bag. It also has issues standing up straight, even with minimal items in it. I preferred that the bottom was more secure. It doesn't have a base, no, but my last bag didn't and it stood up on it's own just fine. I think I'll just try to fix my old one for now and just buy it again from Amazon. This bag isn't it.