The Travel Backpack

I am a big girl and these straps are wayyyyyy to small. I went to the largest length possible. It kind of hurt my self-esteem too because I am in the process of losing weight and I don’t need one more thing showing me that I am overweight. Like the straps were so tight that it wasn’t comfortable nor easy to take off. I am really disappointed in the bag. I will definitely return it!

I'm currently in the middle of dealing with Beis to have my backpack replaced for the second time in one year. Both times the zippers on the front pocket broke. They are VERY stiff and brittle and even if I do get it replaced, I'm sure they will break again. Their customer service also sucks.

I’m a fan of Shay Mitchell’s, so I was obviously intrigued by her brand. However, I do have mixed feelings about this bag. PROS: Chic and simple design Unisex Bag opens up all the way, which makes for maximum packing potential Sturdy Price point decent for the quality CONS: Heavy even when empty The straps are adjustable but don’t stay in place Weight distribution needs improvement Needs just one more small zip compartment in the front/top of bag for small items you need to grab quickly like a bus/train pass or office building pass. The two side pockets look nice and are a good size for water bottles but bc there’s no drainage, it caught a ton of rain water when I was walking outside and it started to downpour. I know this is marketed more as a travel backpack, but my intention is to use it as a commuter and gym bag. Due to the size (awkward to have it on while standing in the crowded train) and mediocre weight distribution, this isn’t ideal for my usage, but I’ve decided to keep it for now because it stores a decent amount and looks better than most of the under $100 backpacks out there.

I purchased the the black backpack for my boyfriend and the light pink for myself. When I opened the black backpack package I wish I had ordered us 2 black ones I loved it so much. There’s plenty on space and I have used it as a personal item on one of those budget airlines and no one questioned me about it at all (me thinking it was big). Perfect for traveling.

The adjustable part of the strap is smooth so it doesn’t hold. I tighten them and they loosen up as soon as I put it on and sags down. Defeats the point of a backpack with adjustable straps.

This bag looked so cute online so I was excited to try it. My first issue is that the straps never stay at the adjusted length! It’s so frustrating. I’ll tighten the straps and they are back to being as loose as possible in 10 minutes. The beige also has cheap fake leather on the bottom that shows all scuffs and got dirty extremely fast. The water bottle Holder is an awkward size. The bag itself is deceivingly large. Overall not happy with my purchase :(

Pros: Minimalistic styling with dedicated internal pockets for toiletries and device charging cables. Opens flat for easy packing and can fit a lot of items. Love the overall look and design of the bag. Cons: Heavy! Bag can fit a lot, but the straps don't feel designed to compensate for the weight of a heavier pack. For context, I traveled with a 14" Lenovo work laptop (bulkier than most), toiletries, book, tablet, clothes and some snacks. Felt like the straps dug uncomfortably. Weight not evenly distributed and lead to back pain. Side pockets did not fit my water bottle. With additional strap padding and better weight distribution, this bag would be perfect! Although bag can fit a lot of items, I would primarily use for light travel or weekend trips.

I usually rarely write reviews but I love Shay Mitchell and I love this backpack so much. I've been using it for over 2 months now and it has become my favorite backpack. I was debating over this bag and the Herschel Travel backpack (30L); Shay's bag is better mainly because it is more spacious and has a minimalist design inside and out! I like to be prepared and carry all my essentials with me whether I'm traveling, going to school or work. The sleek design makes it gender neutral for either myself or my boyfriend to carry around. I do wish the side water bottle pockets were more stretchy but it does fit my Davids Tea Tumblr (16oz) and my Contigo water bottle (24 oz) perfectly. The zippers are sturdy and so smooth that I can zip and unzip with one hand- my favorite feature is how the main compartment opens up all the way, making it easy to pack and unpack. My only issue about the main compartment is how the two zipper sections are laid out stacked on top of each other, which makes it difficult to unzip the bottom zipper section when the bag is full. The main reason why I purchased this bag was because of the laptop compartment. It fits my laptop (13") with its sleeve, a five-star folder, my planner, and my pencil case pouch with room to spare. This leaves me with tons of space for my lunch and snacks in the main compartment and my makeup bag and wallet in the front compartment. Lastly, I love how easy it is to clean. I do have the black one so scuff marks do not appear easily but after traveling I like to clean my things including the backpack I used. To clean I just threw the bag in the washing machine on gentle with cold water, dried it on a delicate setting, and it looks brand new (no shrinkage or color changes)!

I love this bag. As a chronic overpacker, my goal was to pack for a weekend and it delivered. I was able to pack 5 outfits, 2 pairs of shoes- all my makeup and toiletries and LAPTOP! Score.

I was looking for something to carry my gym clothes/shoes/work outfits as well as my laptop, iPad etc. This bag is perfect and allows me to take everything I need (I walk to work and the gym) without to carry multiple heavy shoulder bags. Love it!

I was really into this backpack until the zipper broke on me mid-business trip! I was able to return it but super frustrating to have to deal with that when I was traveling

I've had this bag for about a year and a half now. I've used it for multiple trips. It's very chic and fits a lot of stuff. It zips all the way open which is great when in you're traveling with it. It's held up great it still looks good as new!