Herschel Supply Co. Retreat Backpack in classic black, showing the front view with dual magnetic strap closures and woven logo label.

Herschel Classics

Retreat Backpack - 23L
Regular price £100.00

COLOR: BLACK

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  • Built and designed for daily carry
  • Padded sleeve for 15"/16" laptop
  • Pocket for your water bottle
  • Keeps essentials organized

Product Features

Overall rating: 4.2433863 / 5 from 189 reviews.

AI Generated Review Summary

The Herschel Retreat Backpack is praised for its great size, perfect fit, and high-quality material. Customers appreciate its durability and waterproof features, though opinions on the design and pockets vary. The easy access zipper is a notable positive feature.

Summary topics

  • Backpack Size (14%): It was highlighted by customers that the size of the backpack is great and perfect for various purposes.
  • Product Quality (16%): Many customers remarked that the bag is of great quality and they are very pleased with its durability.
  • Backpack Fit (6%): It was reported by customers that the fit of the backpack is perfect and comfortable for various purposes.
  • Bag Material (6%): Customers keep praising the material of the bag, describing it as durable, waterproof, and of excellent quality.
  • Zipper Accessibility (4%): In general, customers find the easy access zipper on the side of the product to be absolutely brilliant.

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Review highlights

  • "Love the simple look and colour"Cheryll J.
  • "This is such a good quality backpack - comfortable straps, carries a lot of items, it tall and water resistant."Daune C.
  • "very nice colour and materials, elasticized side pockets were such a good idea."Beckygrace M.

Reviews

Poor quality and a catch with the “easy returns” promise

"I purchased two bags in different colours to see which I preferred. When they arrived I found them to be of a poorer quality than I’d anticipated, being rather thin and flimsy. Having decided to return both bags, I used the “easy returns” which is confusing at best as the reference numbers requested on the online form are not referred to in the same way on the paperwork supplied with the bags. After all this, you have to pay to return the items which is the final insult in this whole sorry saga. I wouldn’t care if this were made clear when they describe the “easy returns,” but it isn’t. Never again."

Craig G. (2/5)

Discount

"While I am content with the quality of the bag in general, it did not feel good as I found out that the same bag was being sold with 30% discount at the outlet shop near Vancouver airport just a few days after my purchase at the shop at Toronoto. Is it possible for you to refund the difference ?"

Donald N. (5/5)

We feel scammed.

"Would love to review the $90 backpack we purchased for school on 7/20/26 with 3-5 day shipping but it is 8/2/26 and it has not arrived. One sad kiddo and one Mama that is out $90 who now has to rush to try to find another backpack before school starts."

Kelsey C. (1/5)

It was a good investment

"As a former Herschel user the historical knowledge of durability appealed to me however I wished it had more pockets - I was disappointed in the 3 measly pockets with my bag - other than that love it"

Carolyn P. (4/5)

A decent bag

"I bought this bag for my boyfriend's birthday. I personally thought it's a bit big for a daily backpack but my boyfriend loved it!."

Meenakshi K. (5/5)

So far, so good

"I've had the bag for over two weeks and it seems like the best bag I have ever owned. Its perfect for the office and carries everything I need in style. The comfort level in carrying it is beyond belief. Even with weights such as two laptops, a remarkable, lunch, a paperback book to read and god knows what else, it feels easy and lightweight to carry."

David E. (5/5)

Would still prefer the old version

"I have been using the old version (purchased on 2018) till yesterday, and I replaced it with this newly purchased version not even because the old one is broken or has any quality issues. The old version is made of so high quality that I truly believe it can still be used for another ten years without any issue. However, this new version seems: 1. The fabrics are all much thinner than the old version, especially side and bottom, thus I doubt its protection of any items inside; 2. The laptop separator/protector is much much thinner than the old version, and not compatible with larger laptops such as 15'' one; 3. The bag lid is too narrow and I doubt it can keep my items safe from rain, while the old version's lid has a 3D cutting with side panels so it can at least protect the interior from water splashing from above. I am not sure if it is me being too harsh about the new design, but at least so far, I think the carrying experience is a little better than the old version (but I haven't started to carry heavy items yet)."

Frank x. (3/5)

Beautiful bag, quality as always

"Beautiful bag, quality as always"

Natisha B. (5/5)

Great backpack

"So far i'm enjoying this backpack. The size is just right"

Czarina L. (5/5)

My son he really love

"My son he really love it"

melody m. (5/5)

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