“I've been duped by Instagram ads before for backpacks that look nice but ended up being very poorly made. This backpack is great. Lots of different compartments which I love and It's also very high quality.”
“I really like that its made from recycled bottles. It's lightweight. It's cute. But it is very small. I know there is a large size, but I think It's only bigger by 2 inches (?) in one direction. Lots of pockets, but all these pockets are internal, so really you get less space in the main area of the backpack as you add things to all the pockets- which keeps it looking nice and compact though. Just something to think about.”
“Things I love: 1. Sustainable production and repairable product
2. Well constructed and durable - and the waxed canvas has a great feel to it (as does red leather trim)
3. Minimalist style - pockets are all integrated and well-placed so the pack has a sleek look even when packed full - I love that the straps don’t hang down too!
4. It stands up on its own - and lies flat and zips open easily to pack
5. I was thrilled to discover the hidden small zipper pocket on the side opposite the water bottle pocket - it fits my iPhone 11 in it’s Otterbox case - just barely, but it fits. I also like the pockets on the back/bottom of the main compartment - one perfectly fits my large but flat wallet when I want it secure
One thing I wish is that the outer pocket was a little deeper - I can barely get my wallet in there when I want to have easy access.
I also got the pouch - originally for laptop cord and mouse, but I think it will be great for other things too.
A wonderful and innovative product!”
“They really do mean there is a pocket for everything. This bag is a great size, and can fit so much. I love the separate padded laptop sleeve, and it can fit my large 32oz water bottle which is great. I haven't taken it on a work trip yet, which was one of the things I'm excited to do with it (and use that luggage strap on the back!). The only thing I've found that isn't perfect is the straps are not quite as comfortable as other backpacks I've had (osprey and Herschel). They are slightly thin and thereforedon'tseem to have quite as much padding. It's not that the straps are uncomfortable, they just aren't as comfortable as I've had before and It's made me wonder about longer days with the bag on. Other than that, It's amazing and I'm beyond thrilled with it! And the fact that the fabric supports people and is made from recycled trash is a super bonus!”
“If you're looking for a spacious but not overwhelming, non-tech looking, functional, non-leather, comfy, water resistant backpack for a smaller frame (I'm 5'2'') to fit your whole day into it for work/study/gym AND has a side water bottle pocket, this is definitely IT. Before this backpack, I had tried out several backpacks the WireCutter recommended, including the Topo Rover pack (too small at 16L, and uncomfortable when loaded with everything), a couple of TimBuk2 packs (the Lane, the Parker, and the Tuck pack), and the Dagne Dover large backpack (this one was actually quite nice but looked a little too fashionable for work places IMO). I wanted something that was nice enough to wear to a workplace but casual enough to beat up and wouldn't look weird if I brought it to the gym or hiking in case I wanted to use it as my travel personal item. I chose the charcoal color which is nice because It's a dark gray which still looks sleek but has some contrast to the dark colors most people wear. I can easily fit all of this stuff into my large dayowl backpack main compartments: 14 inch laptop, lunch (large tupperware and a snack), a pair of shoes, a sweater, bulky over-ear headphones in their case, a medium sized organizing pouch, mouse. In the smaller pockets I can fit: keys, badges/lanyards, phone, mints, pens, sunglasses, snacks, water bottle. I was initially concerned about the side water bottle pocket taking up too much room in the main compartment but It's honestly not even that noticeable. This thing is big on space but surprisingly low profile on your back. One of the things I really love about it is that the front pocket is large and can easily widen to accommodate bulkier items. No more using the front exterior pocket only for a book/notebook/pens or having to strangle your hand every time you want to get something out of it - you can fit a sunglasses case in it easily. Not only all this, but It's comfortable to wear, even for short people. The only tip I have is to not tightly stuff the pockets in the main compartment if your laptop is already in the laptop compartment, because it makes the laptop sit weirdly against your back when you wear it. This backpack has had so much thought put into it, the craftsmanship is excellent, and the style is unbeatable. The lifetime repair guarantee shows you how seriously they take their mission and how much they care for their customers. Consider me a loyal follower- I'll be raving about this backpack to anyone who will listen! :)”
