Herschel
Classic Ecosystem™ Hip Pack
This is a Herschel Classic Ecosystem™ Hip Pack, a unisex waist bag from the EcoSystem® collection. It is made from recycled materials, specifically post-consumer plastic bottles, and features a zippered main compartment, an adjustable webbing belt with a plastic buckle, and a compact 5-by-10-by-2-inch (13 x 25 x 5 cm) profile. Designed for hands-free carrying of small essentials during travel, daily commutes, or outdoor activities.
- Material
- Recycled post-consumer plastic bottles
- Gender
- unisex
- Style
- casual, sustainable
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Handbags, Wallets & Cases > Handbags
Color
Size
Specifications
Compact hip pack made from recycled post-consumer plastic bottles by Herschel, featuring top zip closure and adjustable belt.
Top zip closure, adjustable belt with plastic buckle, made from recycled materials.
- Material
- Recycled post-consumer plastic bottles
- Style
- casual, sustainable
- Occasion
- travel, everyday, casual
- Gender
- unisex
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Dimensions
- 10x2x5 in
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Handbags, Wallets & Cases > Handbags
Additional Attributes
- made from recycled post-consumer plastic bottles
- top zip closure
- adjustable belt with plastic buckle
- compact size: 5in x 10in x 2in
- part of the EcoSystem collection
- Herschel brand
- sustainable materials
Product Insights
The Classic Ecosystem™ Hip Pack from Herschel (45 CAD) offers eco-conscious durability with 100% recycled PET and TPE coating (GRS certified) but only 20% overall recycled content—a tradeoff between sustainability and cost. At 18% cheaper than the Fjallraven Kanken Hip Pack, its understated vintage-inspired design and woven label borrow from premium backpacks, while a longer 50.5-inch strap and single 1L cavity emphasize utility. With weather resistance, cold flexibility, and low-maintenance synthetic wipe-ready construction, it appeals to streetwear cachet seekers prioritizing practicality over features.
Verified claims
- Eco credentials
- 100% recycled PET with TPE coating and GRS certification; overall bag contains 20% recycled content.
- Value
- At 45 CAD, it is 18% cheaper than the Fjallraven Kanken Hip Pack (55 CAD).
- Material
- Coating is phthalate- and BPA-free, safe for skin.
- Weather performance
- Resists moisture and stays flexible in sub-zero temperatures.
- Durability
- TPE coating adds abrasion resistance for daily use.
- Design heritage
- Single‑compartment top‑zip shape defines Classic line's decade‑long heritage.
- Signature label
- Woven label identical to $120 backpacks contrasts with Heritage's metal accents.
- Low-maintenance daily piece
- Synthetic fabrics and plastic hardware make it lighter and wipe‑ready.
- Strap length
- 50.5-inch strap, 17% longer than Kanken's, fits chests up to 50 inches cross-body.
- Style
- Understated vintage-inspired style with woven logo cachet, opposite Kanken's boxy, colorful outdoor look.
- Fit
- 50.5-inch strap is 7.5 inches longer than the Fjallraven Kanken Hip Pack, accommodating chest sizes up to 50 inches cross-body.
- Single cavity
- Unobstructed 1L cavity without internal dividers.
- Brand cachet
- Herschel's Vancouver heritage and woven label give streetwear credibility.
- Brand logo
- Woven logo patch matches Herschel's premium backpacks, adding brand cachet.
- Coating safety
- TPE coating is free from phthalates and BPA.
- Strap adjuster
- Sliding webbing adjuster provides stepless length adjustment.
Product record
- Title
- Classic Ecosystem™ Hip Pack
- Brand
- Herschel
- Price
- 45 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Image Analysis
3 images- 01
Product
Front-facing black fabric hip pack (waist/belt bag) shown flat with its strap buckled above; visible zippered main compartment, woven zip pull, adjustable webbing strap with tri-glide, and a sewn rectangular white woven logo patch on the bag front.
- Overall shapeSoft-structured crescent-shaped pouch with a gently curved top zipper line and a slightly rounded bottom panel; pouch is flattened for studio display.
1 region
x 0.08 · y 0.52 · w 0.84 · h 0.30 (high) - Exterior materialCoarse woven textile fabric with visible diagonal weave texture across the bag surface.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.56 · w 0.76 · h 0.24 (high) - Main closureTop-mounted horizontal zipper across the pouch front with a fabric-wrapped zipper tape.
1 region
x 0.08 · y 0.50 · w 0.84 · h 0.14 (high) - Zipper pullShort black braided cord zipper pull knotted at the end, attached to the zipper slider on the left side of the pouch.
1 region
x 0.10 · y 0.58 · w 0.10 · h 0.12 (high) - Adjustable strapFlat black woven webbing strap extending from both sides of the pouch and forming a loop above, with an adjustable tri-glide on the left side.
2 regions
x 0.06 · y 0.40 · w 0.34 · h 0.18 (high); x 0.60 · y 0.40 · w 0.34 · h 0.18 (high) - BuckleBlack two-piece side-release plastic buckle located at the top center of the strap loop.
1 region
x 0.43 · y 0.24 · w 0.14 · h 0.10 (high) - Front logo patchRectangular white woven patch sewn to the lower-right front face of the pouch with a framed design and dark printed text
1 region
x 0.60 · y 0.68 · w 0.12 · h 0.12 (high) - Logo text“Herschel”
1 region
x 0.62 · y 0.71 · w 0.08 · h 0.06 (high) - Fine logo printSmall lines of additional printed text on the patch that are too small to read at this resolutionPartial
1 region
x 0.60 · y 0.68 · w 0.12 · h 0.12 (high)
Other
Studio flat-lay product shot on a light gray seamless background with soft shadow beneath the pouch; image centered and evenly lit.
- Background and lightingEven, neutral light gray background with soft diffuse lighting and a faint soft shadow directly beneath the pouch.
- Shot compositionCentered front-facing flat lay with the strap loop arranged above the pouch and the buckle near the top center of the frame.
- Image qualitySharp focus on the bag and strap with no visible noise; entire product is fully within frame and not cropped.
Colors
black· fabric body#1B1C1Cblack· strap and hardware#252C2Bwhite· front logo patch- Overall shapeSoft-structured crescent-shaped pouch with a gently curved top zipper line and a slightly rounded bottom panel; pouch is flattened for studio display.
- 02
Product
Rear and side of a compact rectangular hip pack in black woven fabric with visible strap and adjustment hardware; boxy shape with stitched seams and a front-facing strap connection.
- Overall shapeBoxy rectangular pack body with a slightly tapered top edge and squared bottom corner visible.
1 region
x 0.04 · y 0.14 · w 0.58 · h 0.78 (high) - Exterior materialTightly woven textured fabric with a canvas-like appearance and visible weave.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.12 · w 0.64 · h 0.72 (high) - Top seam and quiltingTop seam runs along the top edge with slight puckering and a vertical stitched panel on the rear face creating a subtle padded look.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.06 · w 0.68 · h 0.36 (high) - Webbing strapWide flat woven strap attached to the pack and extending toward the foreground; strap shows a stitched folded end near the attachment point.
1 region
x 0.22 · y 0.44 · w 0.66 · h 0.46 (high) - Adjustment hardwareRounded black plastic adjustment ring visible where the strap routes, positioned near the top-right corner of the pack.
1 region
x 0.86 · y 0.04 · w 0.12 · h 0.12 (medium) - Stitching detailVisible single-line topstitching along seams and strap attachment points, matching thread color.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.12 · w 0.58 · h 0.64 (high) - Front corner constructionReinforced front corner with folded fabric and a vertical seam forming the pack side panel.
1 region
x 0.04 · y 0.52 · w 0.20 · h 0.40 (high)
Other
Studio product shot showing the pack against a light neutral background with soft shadow underneath; composition crops the strap at the right edge.
- Background and lightingEven light gray background with soft directional lighting from above-left producing gentle shadow below the pack.
- ShadowSoft diffuse shadow cast beneath and slightly to the right of the pack, indicating elevated placement above the surface.
1 region
x 0.32 · y 0.74 · w 0.50 · h 0.18 (medium) - Crop and framingImage is tightly framed on the pack; strap extends out of frame at the right edge and top-right corner is visible.
1 region
x 0.70 · y 0.00 · w 0.30 · h 0.30 (high)
Colors
matte black· main fabric#0D0F10black· webbing strap#0D1213black plastic· plastic hardware#121414- Overall shapeBoxy rectangular pack body with a slightly tapered top edge and squared bottom corner visible.
- 03
Product
Close-up of a black woven fabric hip pack front showing a stitched rectangular white brand label, partially open top zipper with metal pull and knotted cord, and an interior green-and-black striped lining.
- Exterior materialBlack coarse woven textile with visible weave texture and tight stitch lines along seams.
1 region
x 0.05 · y 0.15 · w 0.65 · h 0.75 (high) - Front labelWhite rectangular stitched fabric label sewn to front panel with a thin stitched border.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.66 · w 0.24 · h 0.18 (high) - Label text - brand“Herschel”
1 region
x 0.14 · y 0.71 · w 0.20 · h 0.08 (high) - Label text - top line“THE FINEST QUALITY”
1 region
x 0.14 · y 0.69 · w 0.20 · h 0.04 (medium) - Label text - bottom line“TRADE MARK”
1 region
x 0.14 · y 0.79 · w 0.20 · h 0.04 (medium) - Zipper and pullBlack top zipper partially open, with visible silver metal zipper pull and a black braided cord loop ending in a knotted tip.
1 region
x 0.56 · y 0.20 · w 0.38 · h 0.48 (high) - Interior lining patternGreen and black narrow horizontal stripes visible inside the open main compartment.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.08 · w 0.55 · h 0.35 (high) - Stitching detailVisible single-line topstitching along the front seam and around the label area.
1 region
x 0.05 · y 0.40 · w 0.60 · h 0.35 (high)
Other
Angled close-up studio shot of the hip pack on a light neutral background with soft shadows; image focuses on front panel and open zipper area.
- Shot compositionClose-up angled view from above-right showing the front and top of the hip pack cropped at edges.
- BackgroundSmooth light gray studio background with a soft shadow beneath the product.
- Lighting and reflectionsEven diffuse lighting with small specular highlight on the metal zipper pull and minimal harsh shadows.
Colors
matte black· exterior fabric#12120Ewhite· labeldark forest green· interior liningmetallic silver· zipper pull#B3B3B3- Exterior materialBlack coarse woven textile with visible weave texture and tight stitch lines along seams.