Overall rating: 4.278409 / 5 from 176 reviews.
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.
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"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."
"I think it’s just missing a larger front zipped pocket, aside from the two water bottle pockets, there are no other pockets for quick easy access…for travelling!"
"I love my new backpack, very comfy!"
"It is nice but it will be better to have a more supportive control for laptops"
"A great product! The material is sturdy and the bag can stand up by itself without anything inside. There are very few inner compartments (2 only) but they are very spacious and can hold many books and a laptop. I wish the pocket on the outside had a zipper but I guess that would be too similar to the Little America backpack. The backpack is comfortable to wear and the straps are not too firm on the shoulders. Definitely worth the price especially if you buy it on sale!"
"Great backpack—very comfortable to wear, even throughout a full workday. The quality design feels durable and well thought out, with just the right amount of space. The colour is very nice and looks even better in person."
"Love the bag but no inside pocket at all - only one outside pocket without a zipper or closing. Thinkin to return it and wonder that was probably the reason it was on sale…"
"I've been aware of Herschel since I'm a product of spending way too much time in my early college days in Urban Outfitters. This is my first bigger ticket item from the brand. Without going into an extensive breakdown of the bag. I'm simply quite happy with it. There is a lot of room for your laptop, multiple books, notebooks, and makeup bag or kit for toiletries. It's been holding up really well, but I haven't used it too much to speak on the lasting quality of it. For now though, I would highly recommend it."
"I needed a new travel and work backpack. This one checked off all my boxes and is the perfect size for what I needed."
"Stylish and good size. Like the drawstring on the inside. Shoulder straps are comfortable. Just used it for long weekend travel. Needs more pockets with zippers to keep stuff from falling out. Also adding a strap that secures to the rollaway would be ideal."
