Herschel Classic Backpack - Black

the bag is very big, but it doesn’t go out of shape when little things are in there. looks a bit big on me ( 162cm) Bottle pocket can fit a 20 oz wide mouth hydro flask. even after putting a big file, there is still ample space for other necessities. colour is super pretty, not too shocking but also not too dull (dusty pink). laptop sleeve is definitely enough to fit my ipad and kobo.

First Herschel backpack and LOVING IT!

Bought this last week and had it for Express because I needed it for my daily commute to and from work which started last Monday. I love this backpack so much!What I love most about this product is the structure and quality. Even if I barely have anything in it, the backpack stays upright and sturdy. And from the quality I can tell it's strong and going to last me more than a decent amount of time with everyday use. I can also fit so many things inside! Sneak peak in my daily things for work and everyday that fit: 1 water bottle and 1 (pretty fat) smoothie bottle, my lunch in a medium size lock n lock container, my fork and spoon, my foldable umbrella, my makeup kit, my toothpaste and tooth brush, and my wallet. Only con is there's no pockets or divisions on the ... MoreBought this last week and had it for Express because I needed it for my daily commute to and from work which started last Monday. I love this backpack so much!What I love most about this product is the structure and quality. Even if I barely have anything in it, the backpack stays upright and sturdy. And from the quality I can tell it's strong and going to last me more than a decent amount of time with everyday use. I can also fit so many things inside! Sneak peak in my daily things for work and everyday that fit: 1 water bottle and 1 (pretty fat) smoothie bottle, my lunch in a medium size lock n lock container, my fork and spoon, my foldable umbrella, my makeup kit, my toothpaste and tooth brush, and my wallet. Only con is there's no pockets or divisions on the inside but doesn't really bother me as I just organize my things as best as I could and put my lunch and food stuff in a small eco bag inside. LOVE IT!Thank you Herschel! And thank you also to Angie from Live Chat who so patiently helped me choose this right backpack for me. This bag is sturdy and strong and just what I need for all my essentials! So glad I picked the right one! Definitely going to explore more here in the future! Love Herschel bags now

Incredible!

I have bought a cheap backpack every 1-2 years for the last 10 years and they always break really quickly. I use them to lug around my laptop, book, water bottle, lunch and whatever else I think needs to come on an outing that day, and the straps always fray, zips break and straps dig into my shoulders. This backpack is a gamechanger and I wish I had bought it sooner! It fits everything I mentioned above, and some. The front pocket is amazing for keeping everything I need to easily access, and the main pocket is super roomy so always holds whatever I need. I have also taken it to the beach and it held all of those essentials with room to spare! The shoulder straps are nice and cushy too, making it really comfortable to wear for long periods of time. I also adore the ... MoreI have bought a cheap backpack every 1-2 years for the last 10 years and they always break really quickly. I use them to lug around my laptop, book, water bottle, lunch and whatever else I think needs to come on an outing that day, and the straps always fray, zips break and straps dig into my shoulders. This backpack is a gamechanger and I wish I had bought it sooner! It fits everything I mentioned above, and some. The front pocket is amazing for keeping everything I need to easily access, and the main pocket is super roomy so always holds whatever I need. I have also taken it to the beach and it held all of those essentials with room to spare! The shoulder straps are nice and cushy too, making it really comfortable to wear for long periods of time. I also adore the striped lining, it makes it SO easy to find things in the bottom of the bag. I don't know why I never forked out for a Herschel bag sooner, I would've saved money in the long run and had a cute, good quality bag to see me through the years. I can't wait until we can travel again, I just know this will be the perfect carry-on bag!

Nice backpack, color not as bold as shown.

I bought this backpack in the blue gingham color. I have about 3 backpacks previously from hershel and been happy with all of them, everyone has looked exactly like the picture, I have one in solid green, one in a pink and white Hawaiian print, and one in a 3 tones of solid colors. This one however, was more of a powder blue and ivory color than a bright white and bright blue as shown in the picture online. It made the backpack look almost dirty and was not at all what I had pictured. I returned it immediately, customer service was great and easy to deal with. But I ended up buying my daughter a cheapo $10 one from staples instead as time for shipping was running out. I'm still giving it 3 stars because I k how the backpack quality is really good. I'm not normally ... MoreI bought this backpack in the blue gingham color. I have about 3 backpacks previously from hershel and been happy with all of them, everyone has looked exactly like the picture, I have one in solid green, one in a pink and white Hawaiian print, and one in a 3 tones of solid colors. This one however, was more of a powder blue and ivory color than a bright white and bright blue as shown in the picture online. It made the backpack look almost dirty and was not at all what I had pictured. I returned it immediately, customer service was great and easy to deal with. But I ended up buying my daughter a cheapo $10 one from staples instead as time for shipping was running out. I'm still giving it 3 stars because I k how the backpack quality is really good. I'm not normally this picky about colour but I like things clean and this just looked dirty. It will get ACTUALLY dirty soon enough, I didnt want it to arrive looking that way all over.

No Water Bottle Pockets... Returners Beware

I was really surprised that the standard size does not include water bottle side pockets. The seams on the sides almost create the illusion that it has them, but alas only the XL size does. I was confused so decided to just return and buy the bigger size. I ended up dealing with a headache concerning shipping/returns with their customer service.Warning! They do not pay for or assist you with returns at all... be warned. If you purchase from them and decide to return (even if you want to exchange) you will have to pay and organize the shipment back to them yourself. Very unprofessional system in my opinion for such a large company to organize their returns. You print out an email they send you to put in the bag, make your own homemade label, and then pay $15 of ... MoreI was really surprised that the standard size does not include water bottle side pockets. The seams on the sides almost create the illusion that it has them, but alas only the XL size does. I was confused so decided to just return and buy the bigger size. I ended up dealing with a headache concerning shipping/returns with their customer service.Warning! They do not pay for or assist you with returns at all... be warned. If you purchase from them and decide to return (even if you want to exchange) you will have to pay and organize the shipment back to them yourself. Very unprofessional system in my opinion for such a large company to organize their returns. You print out an email they send you to put in the bag, make your own homemade label, and then pay $15 of shipping to get it back to them... all for a backpack that didn't have water bottle pockets. I just wished I would have known before I ordered.

Very spacious, makes a great diaper bag

We bought this to use as a diaper bag, and it works really well. I love that it has two side pockets for water bottles (or baby bottles!), and a spacious interior with a wide opening. Our first diaper bag backpack just did not open wide enough for us to find what we were looking for, but this one makes it easy. I got it in the Copenhagen blue which is a nice medium blue with a sort of subtle crosshatch pattern. I know this backpack will serve us well and last us beyond our diaper bag years.

Worn out after 1 yr of kindergarten. Not for kids!

My careful 5 year old's backpack is completely worn out to the point of full holes on each corner of the front pocket and around zipper flaps. Looks awful with tons of faded and worn patches at all corners throughout bag. Won't buy Herschel for my kids or myself again. No warranty for bad quality offered by the company either. A little small for lunch bags and no water bottle holders!!!!! Huge mistake on my part as kids need their on the outside of bags for quick access.