Thank the gods, I can stop looking at backpacks and reviews on t’internet…”five stars, but fell to bits after six months”? (I’m too far from the shops)…This 18lt Tide is the perfect solution, sturdy enough to load with shopping, great for carting tech about, and a nice boxy shape for packing with clothes and books for a weekend trip. In ‘tote mode’ it’s smart enough for city use, galleries and stores aren’t worried that you’ve just come off the mountains, in backpack, it’s padded enough for comfort even when loaded up. Great to have a pocket for water, and another for my partner’s soaking wet umbrella. I saw from a review that the designer had taken note of comments, and added a zip to the inside pocket, as well as a slip for an iPad, with a Velcro strap to hold a laptop In place- none of which affects the generous volume of the main compartment. The bag is lightweight, unfussy, the eco-fabric has a good feel, and I’m confident that it’s tough.
Arrived in a brown paper sack, using a reliable and very fast shipping service.
Utterly delighted that I’ve found this, thoughtful, planet friendly design, that doesn’t shout about the identity of the user, it just quietly does the job. A classic.

Good quality and size. My son says the straps are really comfy.

Using this for over a month now and pretty happy. It is comfy and you can fit absolutely loads in thanks to the boxy shape and generous side pockets! It felt a bit thin material at first but actually seems really sturdy, and looks smart. Great that it's recycled (and about half the price of similar brands). My only downsides: the grey is very light so I wonder how clean it will keep, also a zipped inner pocket would be really useful (the inner pkcers are quite loose and stuff falls out). t Would definitely buy again though, hope more colours come out (dark grey or a rust?)

Quality bag, perfect for my son to carry books to school and his water bottle

The colour first off is amazing. It’s not too big or small. Just right.
Love the feel of it.