Nova Mid Volume Backpack

I have another Herschel backpack I like, a Parker, for it's durability, slim size, and laptop sleeve which is great for my daily commutes on public transit. Though I've used that bag for over 2 years, it was lacking a water bottle pocket which I could really use. So I was excited to see this Nova backpack come out with the water bottle sleeves and such a cute design. Sadly, when you put a 20 oz water bottle into the sleeve (or even a small umbrella) it cuts into space from the main portion of the bag. The water bottle sleeve is also very tight so it is a struggle to get the bottle in and out. I was also excited to see this bag came with a front pocket and key strap. Sadly the key strap is 1 inch long and to use it you have to rub up against the rough zippers of the front pocket. Why not make the key strap a few inches longer and much more usable? Also the front pocket is not very big, it doesn't even fit my normal sized wallet. Overall I like the style of the bag and the durability of Herschel products, I just wish some of the features that drew me to the bag were more functional.

Do NOT buy this bag. The first time I bought it, the zipper broke after a few months. However, I liked it so much that I returned to the store. Nordstrom was great enough to replace it for free. Only a few weeks later, the lining in the front pocket ripper off and now constantly gets caught in the front zipper. While I love this bag, it’s very poor quality and not worth your money.

I've always loved Herschel's quality and design, and when I was looking for a new backpack I wanted not only something that would look unique (no getting black backpacks confused at airports and coat checks) but that would fit my normal things, plus a book and a few groceries. This size is perfect, and the fabric interesting but also subtle enough to go with almost any outfit. My one complaint is that the zippers are a bit less than smooth, but it's not a big deal. I'd definitely continue to by Herschel in the future.

Ok, well first of all mine is camouflage with polka dots, not tie dye... This backpack is cute, but just pay attention to the proportions. My 15" laptop won't fit in it because it's narrow at the top. But it's super cute for a casual bag.

I absolutely love this bag. The color is so vibrant, the quality is superb, the size is perfect and it is very stylish.

I loved the color, very comfortable

Great backpack espcially on sale! Prfect size for travel and running around town. The color is a really pretty orange/rust

Perfect in every way. Not too big and not too small. Enough room to carry everything I need for work. And it keeps my back warm on frigid Chicago days! I love the plum dots and the gold hardware.

I love the design, it’s cute. But the fabric is heavy and rough, it scratches my skin when I wear a tank top with the backpack on. Also, padding on the back is thin, if I have some thing hard in the backpack (like a wallet) I can feel a bump on my back.

Super cute design, great basic functional backpack with two handles to carry without feeling awkward about carrying your backpack in hand. I really liked it and wanted to keep it but returned because of the zippers. They were too rough or hard to open and close. My hands smelled like metal after touching them...

Zipper gets stuck snd does not have ease of use. Handy bag with large undivided section.

One side the zipper is hard. Back pack is smaller than expected.