Herschel
Classic™ Floral Backpack
This Herschel Classic backpack is a unisex daypack made from strong recycled polyester canvas with an all-over floral print. It features a zip-closure main compartment, a laptop compartment, a front zip pocket, a side water bottle pocket, and adjustable padded straps. Dimensions: 18 x 11.75 x 6 inches (46 x 30 x 15.5 cm).
- Material
- Strong recycled polyester canvas
- Gender
- unisex
- Style
- classic
- Category
- Luggage & Bags > Backpacks
Specifications
Recycled polyester canvas backpack with floral pattern, laptop compartment, and adjustable padded straps.
Main compartment with zip closure, front zip pocket, side water bottle pocket, laptop compartment, grab handle, adjustable padded straps.
- Material
- Strong recycled polyester canvas
- Style
- classic
- Gender
- unisex
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Dimensions
- 11.75x6x18 in
- Category
- Luggage & Bags > Backpacks
Additional Attributes
- recycled polyester canvas
- main compartment with zip closure
- grab handle
- adjustable padded straps
- front zip pocket
- side water bottle pocket
- laptop compartment
Product Insights
The Classic Floral Backpack from Herschel offers a daily-carry solution blending vintage aesthetics with modern sustainability. At $70 CAD, it undercuts similar-capacity competitors like Fjällräven Kanken by 30%. Its 100% recycled polyester provides abrasion and light-rain resistance equal to virgin materials, reflecting Herschel’s shift to 95% recycled fabrics and science-based emissions targets. The backpack accommodates a 13-14 inch laptop in a floating sleeve that cushions impact, plus notebooks, lunch, jacket, and a 500ml water bottle. Comfortable under loads up to 20 lbs when straps are cinched, it maintains shape when fully packed. Design cues—a hand-drawn logo, pig’s snout leather tab, and blue floral pattern—evoke early 1900s travel gear and stand out in urban settings. Founders’ backgrounds at Vans and K2 Sports and collaborations with Apple, Stussy, and Disney underscore brand credibility, while a limited lifetime warranty and repair pilot enhance longevity. The main tradeoffs are the laptop sleeve’s size limitation (only 13-14 inches) and optimal comfort under 20 lbs.
Verified claims
- Laptop size
- The laptop compartment fits laptops up to 13–14 inches.
- Daily capacity
- At 26 liters, the bag holds a 14-inch laptop, a couple of notebooks, lunch, and a light jacket, with a side pocket for a standard 500ml water bottle.
- Load handling
- Padded shoulder straps keep it comfortable under daily loads up to about 20 pounds.
- Heritage
- Founders' family history and early adventurers' gear inspire the design.
- Signature details
- Hand-drawn logo and 'pig's snout' leather tab evoke vintage stores.
- Recycled material performance
- 100% recycled polyester with abrasion and light-rain resistance equivalent to virgin polyester.
- Sustainability commitment
- Brand-wide shift from 6% to 95% recycled fabrics, with science-based emissions targets.
- Comfort and fit
- The padded straps and back-hugging fit keep daily loads up to about 20 pounds comfortable when the straps are cinched.
- Value
- At $70 CAD, this backpack undercuts Fjällräven Kanken by 30% with similar capacity and features.
- Laptop protection
- The floating laptop sleeve suspends the laptop above the bottom of the bag, reducing shock when the bag is set down hard.
- Floral print
- The all-over floral pattern reads as a bold, fashion-first statement in urban settings, contrasting with earthy solid-color competitors.
- Brand credibility
- Founders' backgrounds at Vans and K2 Sports and collaborations with Apple, Stussy, and Disney authenticate its lifestyle status.
- Warranty
- Limited lifetime warranty covers defects; repair pilot extends life.
- Lightweight carry
- At 26 liters, the backpack is smaller than the 30L Classic XL and is designed for everyday commutes and day trips where a lighter, more compact carry is preferred.
- Durability and water resistance
- The 100% recycled 600D polyester canvas offers similar durability to traditional polyester and provides effective resistance to light rain and daily wear.
Product record
- Title
- Classic™ Floral Backpack
- Brand
- Herschel
- Price
- 70 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Buying Guide
1 comparison · 11 sourcesUses
Everyday carrying with a padded, adjustable fit
For daily use, this floral-print backpack carries your essentials in a zip-closed main compartment, with a front zip pocket for items you want close at hand. Its padded, adjustable shoulder straps are made to give a secure, snug fit, and a top grab handle offers another way to pick it up and go.[2,4]
Comfortable carry for longer trips
This floral-print Herschel backpack has padded, adjustable shoulder straps that the retailer and a reviewer describe as giving a secure, snug fit for longer trips. If you want a pack you can wear comfortably for extended outings, the adjustable straps let you dial in the fit.[2,4]
Backpack for carrying a laptop
Use this Hersel floral backpack to carry a laptop during your day. It includes a laptop compartment, and its floating sleeve is designed to fit a 13 inch or 14 inch laptop.[1,4]
Keeping a water bottle within reach on the go
This Herschel Classic Floral Backpack has a slit side pocket intended for a water bottle, so your drink stays accessible while you're out. The open-top slip pocket sits on the side panel, letting you reach for a bottle without opening the main compartment.[4,5]
A backpack for everyday school and dorm life
One Wirecutter reviewer describes using this backpack through daily campus life, dragging it across lecture hall floors, tossing it around dorm rooms, and spilling beverages on it. They report that despite that treatment, it held its shape and good looks. That is their reported experience, not a general durability guarantee.[3]
Product comparison
Compared within this brand.
| Classic™ Floral Backpack: Choose this if you want a mid-size everyday backpack (26L, 18 by 11.75 by 6 inches) with a bold all-over floral print and a floating sleeve that fits a 13 or 14 inch laptop. It's made of strong recycled polyester canvas with padded, adjustable straps, a front zip pocket, and a side water bottle slip pocket. One reviewer reported it held its shape and looks despite rough daily handling, though that review did not confirm it covered this floral variant.[1,2,3,4,6] | Classic Ecosystem™ Backpack: Choose this if you want a everyday-classic backpack made from recycled materials, as part of Herschel's EcoSystem™ collection with a 100% recycled polyester shell and recycled polyester lining. It covers core daily-carry needs with a zip-closed main compartment, a laptop compartment, adjustable padded straps, front zip pocket, and side slip pockets for bottles, in a one-size 16.75-inch by 12.25-inch by 6-inch format offered in Black, Sand, Hazelnut, and Navy/Midnight Blue. Note that Herschel warranty claims are typically completed within 5 business days (longer during peak seasons) and are compensated with an online-store gift card based on the recommended retail price.[7,8] | Wesbrook Rugged Fabric Backpack: Choose this if you want a foldable, 24-liter everyday or travel backpack made from 100% recycled P.E.T. polyester with a TPE coating inside and out. It supports organized packing with a zip-closed main compartment, laptop compartment, zipped front pocket with a mesh pouch and snap hook, side slip pocket, and hidden pockets plus a document sleeve for discreetly securing valuables. Note that one review reports limited comfort for extended wear, attributing it to the absence of a padded back panel and hip belt, though product photos show a padded back panel and padded adjustable shoulder straps.[9,10,11] |
Image Analysis
3 images- 01
Product
Front-facing soft-sided backpack with an all-over floral print, visible front zip pocket, top carry loop, and a rectangular fabric brand patch on the lower front pocket.
- Overall shapeRounded-top rectangular backpack shown from the front with a slightly curved dome at the top and a flat base.
1 region
x 0.13 · y 0.04 · w 0.74 · h 0.92 (high) - Front pocketFull-width external zip pocket across the lower front with the floral print matching the body and a seam at the pocket top.
1 region
x 0.14 · y 0.57 · w 0.72 · h 0.28 (high) - Top carry loopShort black fabric loop centered at the top of the pack, forming a small vertical handle.
1 region
x 0.44 · y 0.01 · w 0.12 · h 0.12 (high) - Zipper and pullMain compartment zipper follows the dome curve near the top; a red cord zipper pull is visible on the right side pocket area.
2 regions
x 0.60 · y 0.18 · w 0.30 · h 0.20 (medium); x 0.18 · y 0.66 · w 0.10 · h 0.18 (medium) - Fabric pattern detailAll-over bold floral print with large stylized flowers, leaves and small flower clusters in repeated motifs across body and pocket panels.
1 region
x 0.14 · y 0.12 · w 0.72 · h 0.80 (high) - Brand patchRectangular white fabric patch sewn onto the lower right of the front pocket with printed text and a thin darker border.
1 region
x 0.58 · y 0.75 · w 0.18 · h 0.14 (high) - Brand patch text“The Finest Quality”
1 region
x 0.59 · y 0.76 · w 0.16 · h 0.03 (high) - Brand name text“Herschel”
1 region
x 0.59 · y 0.79 · w 0.16 · h 0.05 (high) - Patch supporting text“Supply Co. Brand”
1 region
x 0.59 · y 0.84 · w 0.16 · h 0.03 (high) - Patch small text“Trade Mark”
1 region
x 0.59 · y 0.87 · w 0.16 · h 0.02 (high)
Other
Studio product shot on a neutral light gray background with soft front lighting and a subtle shadow beneath the bag.
- Background and stagingEven light gray seamless background with the backpack centered in the frame and visible shadow under the base.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (high) - Lighting and shadowSoft frontal lighting with a short diffuse shadow cast beneath the bag toward the bottom of the image.
1 region
x 0.30 · y 0.88 · w 0.40 · h 0.08 (high) - Image cropping and compositionBackpack is vertically centered with small margins on left and right and slightly more space above the top loop than below the base.
Colors
deep black· background fabric#141313pale pink· large flower petals#F5BABCmedium purple· secondary flower petals#5D4A83forest green· leaf and filler areasmuted red· small accent detailsbright white· label patch- Overall shapeRounded-top rectangular backpack shown from the front with a slightly curved dome at the top and a flat base.
- 02
Product
Rear view of a floral-print backpack showing padded shoulder straps, top carry loop, adjustable webbing strap ends with plastic buckles, and a side slip pocket; overall surface is densely patterned with multicolored floral motifs on a dark background.
- Padded shoulder strapsTwo curved, padded shoulder straps covered in the same floral fabric as the body; vertical stitching lines run along each strap and they attach to the top of the pack beneath a stitched top seam.
2 regions
x 0.10 · y 0.06 · w 0.44 · h 0.74 (high); x 0.46 · y 0.04 · w 0.34 · h 0.68 (high) - Top carry loopShort black woven carry loop emerging from the pack between the two shoulder straps at the top center.
1 region
x 0.43 · y 0.00 · w 0.14 · h 0.12 (high) - Adjustable strap ends and bucklesBlack woven lower strap ends with rectangular black plastic adjustment buckles visible at the bottom of the straps; loose strap tail extends across the foreground.
2 regions
x 0.05 · y 0.84 · w 0.20 · h 0.12 (high); x 0.38 · y 0.78 · w 0.44 · h 0.22 (high) - Side slip pocketOpen-top side slip pocket on the visible side panel, formed from the same printed fabric and integrated into the side seam.
1 region
x 0.74 · y 0.52 · w 0.22 · h 0.32 (high) - Floral printed fabric surfaceWoven textile surface densely printed with multicolored floral motifs including large petaled flowers, small clustered blooms, and leafy shapes across the entire visible exterior.
- Stitching and seam linesVisible single-needle topstitching along the strap edges, side panel seams, and along the base seam that joins panels.
1 region
x 0.22 · y 0.16 · w 0.56 · h 0.72 (medium)
Other
Studio-style product shot on a light neutral background with soft, even lighting and minimal shadowing; image is cropped close to the backpack.
- Shot compositionThree-quarter rear view centered in frame, cropped to include full pack height and most of the left and right sides; lower strap tail is in the foreground.
- Background and lightingUniform light gray background with even studio lighting producing soft, minimal shadows beneath the pack and a small shadow cast by the loose strap in the foreground.
- Image qualitySharp focus on textile texture and stitching, no visible motion blur or compression artifacts.
Colors
deep black· main background fabric#0D0E0Dpale pink· large floral petalsmedium purple· secondary flowersdeep forest green· foliage and background motifsmuted red· accent outlinesmatte black· webbing and buckles#141213- Padded shoulder strapsTwo curved, padded shoulder straps covered in the same floral fabric as the body; vertical stitching lines run along each strap and they attach to the top of the pack beneath a stitched top seam.
- 03
Product
Close-up view of the backpack's upper front and main compartment showing a floral printed exterior fabric, a partially open zipper, a pink interior lining with an elastic inner pocket, and a short black woven top handle.
- Exterior print fabricBlack woven exterior fabric printed with an all-over floral pattern including purple daisy-like flowers, light pink clustered blooms, dark green leaves, and small red accent shapes.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.06 · w 0.88 · h 0.88 (high) - Main compartment openingPartially open main compartment with a visible black coil zipper and zipper tape running diagonally across the image.
1 region
x 0.02 · y 0.45 · w 0.96 · h 0.20 (high) - Interior liningSmooth pink fabric lining visible inside the main compartment, covering the interior walls and top flap.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.08 · w 0.58 · h 0.42 (high) - Elastic inner pocketPink elastic-topped internal slip pocket sewn to the back interior wall, showing gathered elastic along its top edge.
1 region
x 0.10 · y 0.39 · w 0.62 · h 0.26 (high) - Front exterior pocketLower-front pocket covered in the same floral print, partially visible beneath the open zipper and showing top stitching along its edge.
1 region
x 0.04 · y 0.62 · w 0.60 · h 0.30 (high) - Top handleShort black woven strap/handle emerging from the top seam, visible at the top-center of the image.
1 region
x 0.44 · y 0.00 · w 0.12 · h 0.12 (high) - Zipper pull detailSmall section of a red cord or zipper pull visible at the lower right edge near the front pocket zipper termination.
1 region
x 0.88 · y 0.78 · w 0.10 · h 0.12 (medium)
Other
Studio close-up product shot cropped to show upper front and interior details against a neutral light gray background with soft lighting and minimal shadowing.
- Shot compositionTight detail crop focusing on the open main compartment and front pocket; edges of the backpack are cropped by the image frame.
- Background and lightingEven, pale gray seamless background with diffused studio lighting that produces soft shadows and minimal specular highlights on the fabric.
- Image qualitySharp focus on fabric texture and stitching; no visible text or labels legible in this crop.
Colors
matte black· exterior base fabric#140C0Dmedium purple· large flower petals#634D82light pink· small clustered blooms and accentssoft rose pink· interior lining and inner pocket#BB6C72deep green· leaf motifsaccent red· small accent shapes and zipper pullblack woven· top handle#0E0E0C- Exterior print fabricBlack woven exterior fabric printed with an all-over floral pattern including purple daisy-like flowers, light pink clustered blooms, dark green leaves, and small red accent shapes.
Brand PDP Lookup
- Brand
- Herschel
Herschel Classic™ Backpack | Mini - 6.5L