Strength and style

"I am absolutely loving my new Hershel backpack. It is perfect for commuting back and forth to work. I also enjoyed it during my travel time to Vancouver and Whistler. It came in very handy. The weatherproof material is a must!"

— Chrissy S. (5/5)

So far - I am impressed

"So far, I am very impressed with the quality and durability of the bag. That said, it's only been three weeks, and I still have some concerns about the magnet. Fingers crossed, but thus far it has performed well and continues to look great."

— Hanif N. (4/5)

Obsessed

"Only here to leave a review (which I never do), because I’m obsessed with mine. I’ve had mine almost a year and never had an issue with it staying closed. If you try to stuff it totally full the button may pop, but maybe consider a suitcase if this is the volume need of an everyday backpack. Buying in a second color. I love!"

— Stephanie (5/5)

HORRIBLE closing design

"I usually never write reviews, but this bag deserves one. I was looking for a nice backpack to use for school and work and that was water resistant. I thought that the City Backpack Weather Resistant was perfect for what I was looking, and it had a good size. However, when I got it it was way too big for what I wanted, and what's worse is the magnet for closing is not stron AT ALL, the bag opens all the time and things fall out. I haven't been able to use the backpack because I'am scared of loosing my things."

— Natalia P. (1/5)

the things you carry remain exposed

"I really loved this backpack, bough in yellow. I wanted it big as I always curry things with me and unfortunately the bag stays open. The button just keeps opening up no matter what"

— Di M. (2/5)

Love Mine!!

"I was torn between the Ivy Green and Grid Black and decided on Ivy Green. I LOVE how spacious it is, and if I need just that little more space, I adjust the buckle. The side pockets are godsend especially when I need to whip my umbrella out (weather resistant indeed) or have a quick drink from exhausting walks without having to hoist it over and dig around. City's height is also just right for me as I need to access my stuff easily (they'd get lost in a black hole of Survey for sure) and to make it perfect I popped a bag organiser in it. LOOKING FORWARD TO SEE MORE WEATHER RESISTANT COLOURS (hint: my favourite prints so far from Herschel were Plaid, nature themed - flowers and birds and Sea/Deep Green). The one improvement I hope to see is wider and padded handle, as sometimes I gotta bring my bag down and hold it in a packed train."

— I've 1. (5/5)

a problem

"The bag is very pretty, but the spring clasp is very flimsy; it's absolutely impossible to carry a laptop in it. Even with just my glasses case and wallet, the spring clasp gives way and the bag remains permanently open. I was very disappointed."

— Ema C. (5/5)

It sucks

"This backpack doesn’t stay closed at all"

— Jordyn G. (1/5)

Exactly what I wanted

"Perfect size, super cute, and definitley weather resistant"

— Elizabeth R. (5/5)

"I liked the front zipper pocket and inner sleeve pocket. The bag is definitely waterproof! I took it out in a very rainy Vancouver day and im usually walking outside for a good portion of the day. The only down side is it is awkwardly large(but it might be I am 5’2” and smaller) and a bit clunky to get things out of it in a hurry. Pretty decent bag!"

— Cheree (4/5)