Herschel Strand Shoulder Bag

I read reviews and decided I would get this bag, and I am so glad I did. I wasn't sure if I would be happy at the price point, but needed something for international travel, and now I am in love with this bag!!! This could easily double as a weekender bag. I put books, devices, two pairs of clothes, shoes, and toiletries in this bag for carry-on in case my big luggage got lost/ delayed at my destination, and it is super roomy, stylish and sturdy. I know a few mentioned lack of pockets, but I used all the exterior ones and then used little zip up cosmetic type bags and mini packing cube to keep my stuff organized, and it was actually easier to grab a mini bag (as opposed to digging in deep pockets) to access what I needed.Don't think twice and just go ahead and get this. You won't be sorry!

I switch between working from home and working in an office and this is the perfect bag to pack my MacBook Pro, iPad, mouse, keyboard, notebooks, planner, writing utensils, and any other item I may need for my work day. The perfect size, durable, and cute!

Currently using as a teacher bag and it is super sturdy. I like the pockets on the front - they hold a large water bottle well. The inside is one big pocket, perfect for throwing in computer case, books, etc.

Perfect for a long weekend! I used this for a 3 day trip and still had room to spare. Material is a very thick canvas and the handles feel very durable. The bag was large enough to hold everything I needed for three nights and I was still able to fit it under the seat as a carry on. There are cheaper options but I feel this was worth the money. I ordered the dusty pink and the color was true to its photo.

Absolutely love this bag. I purchased it to use as my hospital bag for when I go into labor and it's able to fit a few days worth of my stuff plus the baby's, with room for extras like a large toiletry bag, my hair dryer, and a pair of shoes. I can definitely see myself using this as an overnight bag in the future or even a diaper bag for extended travel.It's my first Herschel so I wasn't sure about the quality but it's great. I was worried that something super trendy would be lower quality but this is not the case. The light grey is really pretty, although I'm a bit worried about its getting dirty. I'll cross that bridge when I come to it. I do wish there was at least a small pocket on the inside for some small things, but instead I bought the carry-on dopp kit to go inside to hold stuff like that. Should be fine.Overalla great bag that I highly recommend.

It's a pretty big bag and I can tell it will last me a long time! I used it for a weekend and week long trip and it was able to accommodate everything from my clothes to my shoes, and even my toiletry bag. I would definitely recommend getting those travel organizers though to separate everything since it doesn't have any pockets or sections on the inside. The pockets on the outside are a nice addition as well, however I don't find myself using them much when the bag is stuffed since it's hard to slip things inside of them.

I'm using this bag for my roller derby gear and it fits my helmet and all my pads. I love that it doesn't have any interior pocks, but does have one big pocket in the front and two places to hold a water bottle (or the like). It's incredibly sturdy and great-looking. I would buy it again in a heartbeat for workout gear or even a day bag/overnight bag.

I’m a CNA who works 16 hour shifts, so I bring a lot of stuff with. I purchased the black bag for winter and I couldn’t be more impressed with the quality and looks. Simple but cute. Looks expensive. The best part is that it doesn’t look bulky or loud and you wouldn’t expect the inside to be so roomy but it is.the The outside pockets are discrete but super handy and secure. I wouldn’t say the bag is stiff at all. It’s just sturdy.