Herschel Little America Laptop Backpack, Navy/Tan Synthetic Leather, Classic 25.0L

I see a lot of people having Herschel bags these days so I decided to try this model. One of the best purchases Ive made. The bag is pretty lightweight but also very durable. I love the subtle color and shape of the bag. It doesnt scream for attention while staying stylish and practical. I use it everyday for college. I dont have a lot of books but it can easily carry a good amount of weight. Pretty big bag, plenty of room for big textbooks and has a nice compartment for your laptop. Theres even little side compartments in the bag to hold your pens/pencils. The cushioning on the back is super comfortable. Most backpacks would leave your shoulders or back strained but this bag is as comfortable as it gets. The straps are easily adjustable. Great style and practicality. Its definitely worth the money as I can see myself using this bag for years to come. Would recommend to others.

I bought this bag originally for an upcoming music festival, but I started using it to ferry home packages I send to my office…and have since stopped using my regular bag for work stuff. Actually, at this point, Ive pretty much dumped everything I own into this thing, yet there always still seems to be room for a book and bottle of wine. One time I was stuck in deep Brooklyn too far from the train, so I just slept in it…while I really couldnt stretch out (I still had most of my belongings in there), it was great in a pinch all facts considered. This bag has actually been really great for my social life too…Ive had several parties in it already, and am planning a pre-historic themed pre-party for Governors Ball in June. Given the interior is actually larger than my Manhattan apartment, I would consider living in it too, but its been a nightmare trying to find a plumber wholl rig up the pipes. Only con is that the padding on the back seems to absorb heat and radiate it back…which was great for cooking breakfast on that morning in Brooklyn, but when Im actually carrying stuff, I get back-tongue pretty much instantly.

Love the backpack straps, super comfy and easy to adjust. Has a compartment for the laptop that gives it an extra cushion which is great! I travelled internationally and fits perfectly as a personal item & you can fit quite a bit in the bag. The front pouch is secured by zipper and buckles! Felt safe walking around and not thinking it would get opened without being able to feel it. Highly recommend this bag for everyone!

I like this backpack, its large and spacious, exactly as depicted. Its definitely a cool/cute backpack, but in terms of functionality Ive found it to be a little cumbersome with the magnetic latches. The magnets are strong enough (a good thing) where you cant easily yank the straps open, but when youre trying to get quick access to the main pouch or the small front pocket it gets a bit clunky and cumbersome. Though strong, the magnets are small, so when trying to relatch the straps to the magnets it takes a few tries. I just find myself fumbling at lot more with the magnetic latches than I thought I would (probably just user error/stupidity, but hey, thought itd be worth pointing out). For me, its one of those bags that looks great and gets a lot of compliments, but doesnt function as smoothly as a basic zip up backpack. The shoulder straps are nice, thick and padded, havent gotten shoulder pain/chafing. Good quality fabric and very spacious. The weight of the bag is a bit odd/off. When placing the bag upright on a flat surface, Ive found that it will always tip forward. So I have to lay it down flat, at an angle, or leaning against something. I bought this mainly because I wanted a larger backpack with more capacity that looked good. Heard great things about Herschel bags. Satisfied with my purchase, but I honestly dont know if Id repurchase this bag and would probably shop around more or consider the zip up Herschel backpacks (as I like the brand, just not this model/backpack).

Before I got this backpack I was using a more compact backpack made for hiking and it wasnt compatible with the amount of stuff that I had to carry around for school. One thing that I really enjoy about the backpack is the amount of space that it has and how much stuff I can carry in it. A con is that I wished it had more compartments or pockets so I could better organize my things as well as a way to store a water bottle and umbrella outside of the main compartment where I put things like my laptop and phone.

I purchased this a little over a month ago since my old backpack gave out. I was really excited to get it but was slightly disappointed with the size. It was a lot smaller than I expected inside. From the outside it appears that the backpack would be huge but its quite the opposite. It is long inside but not wide at all. I do love the color and the padding in the back. Another slight down fall is that some of the stitching is already coming undone, hopefully it does not cause too many issues. I would probably only buy another Herschel if I could see the size inside.

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I was also skeptical about these types of backpacks but I did hear about how good Herschel products are. I needed a new backpack for my second semester in the spring, so I just bought this bag. Honestly, I love it, but I wish there were more small pockets to stuff bigger items and two big pockets on the outside for my 40oz water bottle. Other than that, I love this backpack. Overall best quality type out there!

Pros: - High quality Material that is washable (mine was washed after I spilled a drink in the inside and still looks brand new) - Padded straps are soft and comfortable - Storage space is huge and provides great protection for a laptop (even supports the 15 in MBPs) - Contents can be easily accessed - Perfect for daily usage - Vintage/stylish look which will be trendy for a very long time Cons: - None! Overall: I currently use mine daily when I go to work (Backpacks are very big in the Silicon Valley Tech World) and also used when traveling and it seriously still looks brand new! Herschel seriously puts time and effort in their products and it shows. By far my favorite backpack Ive every owned. I also expect to use this backpack for many more years ( Though Id probably buy a few more in different colors since I love it so much!) I would highly recommend this as a daily usage backpack and also for those who travel frequently. Its seriously a joy to wear this thing.

I have to give it five stars for me personally, since it is exactly what I wanted - but, I do feel like I should be clear that its a bit of an odd size. It would be very large for an everyday back-pack. On the other hand, its not huge like a good hiking pack, either. I really did not want something that looked like camping gear. I dont camp. Im not sports-y. I would feel like a fraud carrying something from REI - but I needed something bigger than your average large back-pack. And thats the niche the Herschal Little America sits in. We went to France for eight days, and the Herschel was perfect for my needs - BUT, I also had a large tote bag. I probably could have eliminated a few things and done with just the Herschel - but, it would have been tight. As it was, the Herschel + tote was about exactly right. There are no dividers or pockets - just the laptop sleeve and a couple too-small-to-be-useful pouches - but I never use the organizers features when I have them, anyway; Im-a-toss-it-in-and-go kinda girl. (I have to say that I love the lining - totally makes the bag for me.) It seems solidly made and the straps and padding are all modern and up-to-date. Like I said - its not a hiking pack, so its not a highly engineered, ergonomic wonder - but it was reasonably comfy for this indoor girl to carry through airports and the jaunt from the bus station to the hotel, etc. Im very pleased with it. I would recommend it highly, provided you check the measurements against your needs.