How's the pouch holding up for you, BlueHarborTea?
The pouch on mine is still holding up after a summer of use, but I’ve mostly kept to light items—granola bars, a mini first aid kit, sometimes fruit. Haven’t pushed it with anything sharp or especially heavy. I could see it stretching out if you overload it, though. My grandkids like to stash their little toys in there and so far, no tears or seams coming undone. The insulation works for drinks if you use a cold pack, but don’t