Herschel Supply Co. Retreat Backpack in classic black, showing the front view with dual magnetic strap closures and woven logo label.
Herschel Supply Co. Herschel Retreat Backpack in black, showcasing a clean front view with dual rubber straps and a classic woven label.
Black Herschel Retreat Backpack featuring a classic cinch top design, dual magnetic strap closures, and a front storage sleeve.
Black Herschel Retreat Backpack featuring a clean, cylindrical design with dual rubber straps, a magnetic closure, and a woven logo label.
Classic Herschel Retreat Backpack in black, featuring a clean cylindrical design with magnetic strap closures and a woven label.
Herschel Retreat Backpack 23L in all colors grid view.
Herschel Retreat Backpack displayed in a variety of available colors.
Front view of a Herschel Retreat Backpack showing its main compartment closure and front storage sleeve.
Herschel Retreat Backpack showing all available color options.

Herschel Classics

Retreat Backpack - 23L
$140.00

COLOR: BLACK

18 Options
  • Built and designed for daily carry
  • Padded sleeve for 15"/16" laptop
  • Pocket for your water bottle
  • Keeps essentials organized
  • Black Herschel Retreat Backpack featuring a classic cinch top design, dual magnetic strap closures, and a front storage sleeve.
  • Black Herschel Retreat Backpack featuring a clean, cylindrical design with dual rubber straps, a magnetic closure, and a woven logo label.
  • Classic Herschel Retreat Backpack in black, featuring a clean cylindrical design with magnetic strap closures and a woven label.
  • Herschel Retreat Backpack 23L in all colors grid view.
  • Herschel Retreat Backpack displayed in a variety of available colors.
  • Front view of a Herschel Retreat Backpack showing its main compartment closure and front storage sleeve.
  • Herschel Retreat Backpack showing all available color options.

Product Features

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Side-Entry Convenience

Side access lets you reach the main compartment quickly, even when the bag is packed or you're on the move.

Herschel Supply Co. x Realtree limited-edition collection essential bags, apparel, and accessories arranged together in the APX camouflage pattern.

Organized Interior

Interior pockets and sleeves help keep essentials separated, easy to find and protected during daily carry.

Herschel Retreat Backpack size comparison chart detailing dimensions for Everyday, Small, and Mini sizes.

Made with Recycled Materials

Recycled materials deliver durable, dependable construction all while reducing impact on the environment.

Overall rating: 4.258537 / 5 from 205 reviews.

AI Generated Review Summary

The Herschel Retreat™ Backpack is praised for its perfect size, comfortable fit, and excellent quality. Customers appreciate its stylish design and the durability of its material. However, opinions on the pockets and straps are mixed.

Summary topics

  • Bag Size (13%): It was reported by customers that the size of the bag is perfect and great for day trips.
  • Product Looks (10%): Customers raved about the looks of the product, with many describing it as awesome and great.
  • Bag Color (12%): Customers expressed satisfaction with the color of the bag, with multiple reviews mentioning it positively.
  • Bag Fit (6%): It was noted by customers that the fit of the backpack is perfect and comfortable for various purposes.
  • Bag Quality (17%): Customers keep praising the great quality of the backpack, with multiple reviews emphasizing its excellence.

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Review highlights

  • "Love the simple look and colour" — Cheryll J.
  • "The bag is great: good quality, great size and stylish." — Robert C.
  • "Comfortable straps, fits my back well." — Kari

Reviews

Poor quality and a catch with the “easy returns” promise

"I purchased two bags in different colours to see which I preferred. When they arrived I found them to be of a poorer quality than I’d anticipated, being rather thin and flimsy. Having decided to return both bags, I used the “easy returns” which is confusing at best as the reference numbers requested on the online form are not referred to in the same way on the paperwork supplied with the bags. After all this, you have to pay to return the items which is the final insult in this whole sorry saga. I wouldn’t care if this were made clear when they describe the “easy returns,” but it isn’t. Never again."

— Craig G. (2/5)

Discount

"While I am content with the quality of the bag in general, it did not feel good as I found out that the same bag was being sold with 30% discount at the outlet shop near Vancouver airport just a few days after my purchase at the shop at Toronoto. Is it possible for you to refund the difference ?"

— Donald N. (5/5)

We feel scammed.

"Would love to review the $90 backpack we purchased for school on 7/20/26 with 3-5 day shipping but it is 8/2/26 and it has not arrived. One sad kiddo and one Mama that is out $90 who now has to rush to try to find another backpack before school starts."

— Kelsey C. (1/5)

It was a good investment

"As a former Herschel user the historical knowledge of durability appealed to me however I wished it had more pockets - I was disappointed in the 3 measly pockets with my bag - other than that love it"

— Carolyn P. (4/5)

A decent bag

"I bought this bag for my boyfriend's birthday. I personally thought it's a bit big for a daily backpack but my boyfriend loved it!."

— Meenakshi K. (5/5)

So far, so good

"I've had the bag for over two weeks and it seems like the best bag I have ever owned. Its perfect for the office and carries everything I need in style. The comfort level in carrying it is beyond belief. Even with weights such as two laptops, a remarkable, lunch, a paperback book to read and god knows what else, it feels easy and lightweight to carry."

— David E. (5/5)

Poor stitching

"There were issues with the stitching. Poper quality check should be done before items are shipped"

— Joy J. (2/5)

Would still prefer the old version

"I have been using the old version (purchased on 2018) till yesterday, and I replaced it with this newly purchased version not even because the old one is broken or has any quality issues. The old version is made of so high quality that I truly believe it can still be used for another ten years without any issue. However, this new version seems: 1. The fabrics are all much thinner than the old version, especially side and bottom, thus I doubt its protection of any items inside; 2. The laptop separator/protector is much much thinner than the old version, and not compatible with larger laptops such as 15'' one; 3. The bag lid is too narrow and I doubt it can keep my items safe from rain, while the old version's lid has a 3D cutting with side panels so it can at least protect the interior from water splashing from above. I am not sure if it is me being too harsh about the new design, but at least so far, I think the carrying experience is a little better than the old version (but I haven't started to carry heavy items yet)."

— Frank x. (3/5)

Beautiful bag, quality as always

"Beautiful bag, quality as always"

— Natisha B. (5/5)

Great backpack

"So far i'm enjoying this backpack. The size is just right"

— Czarina L. (5/5)

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