If you have been browsing the BucketListly Blog long enough, you would know that I am a huge fan of Herschel Supply backpacks. In fact, one of the most common questions I've received whenever I share my photos on my blog or Instagram is "What backpack are you using?".
For those of you who do not know about Herschel Supply Co., it is an international accessory brand based in Vancouver, Canada that blends quality products with beautiful authentic design, making them both stylish and functional.
In a world where technical products are often bulky and ugly, Herschel Supply products stand out from the rest by showing that it is possible to have a quality product that is both functional and stylish.
By staying true to its authentic design, Herschel Supply has been able to adapt to the ever-growing needs of travelers and produce products for all of us travelers to proudly enjoy.
The most well-known products from Herschel Supply are backpacks, and they have quite a big collection for us to choose from. Within this guide, I will recommend 7 Herschel Supply backpacks that are perfect for any type of traveler, no matter if you are an adventurer or an urban explorer.
Without further ado, let's begin with the classic backpack that you often see in my travel photos - the Little America Classic series.
Disclaimer: This is not, in any way, sponsored by Herschel Supply. I just really, really like their products 😉.
1. Little America Classic Backpack
This is by far one of my favorite backpacks from Herschel Supply, and you will often see me with it when I am traveling. Its iconic two-striped heritage design draws from its authentic mountaineering roots in the form of clean urban design and a wide selection of colors (36 colors as of 2019). It looks great in the mountains as well as in the city, making Little America the perfect backpack to have when you are traveling.
My favorite Little America backpack colors have got to be the plain Indian Blue, a limited color selection, which is similar to Navy Blue but with a slightly brighter tone. The back of the backpack and its straps are also comfortably padded, allowing you to carry a heavy load while you are out and about exploring a new city or a new hiking trail.
Little America is also the first backpack that I bought from Herschel Supply, and I have gone through at least 3 Litte America backpacks in my 6-year travel career. It has endured snowy mountains, rainy valleys, and dusty deserts around the world, which should show you how durable and versatile Herschel Supply backpacks are.
If you are planning to buy the Little America backpack, I would recommend that you get a large one where you will have a 25L capacity. It comes equipped with a 15" sized laptop padded sleeve and plenty of space left for essentials such as a water bottle or jackets, etc.
The price of the Herschel Supply Little America backpack should be around 99 USD, but be sure to check the latest price from Herschel Supply's official store in the link below:
2. Buckingham Backpack
The Buckingham Backpack from Herschel Supply has got to be my second favorite of all. I'll be honest with you, there were times when I was carrying my Little America backpack and wished it had more space or that I could put a water bottle outside the backpack.
The Herschel Supply's Buckingham backpack answers all my needs with a 33L capacity, 2 outside pockets for water bottles, and best of all, it maintains the iconic mountaineering look of 2 stripes that you get from the famous Little America series.
It has what you would come to expect from a Herschel Supply backpack: a 15" laptop sleeve, magnetic straps, and contoured shoulder straps. It also has 2 front pockets where you can fit your essential items, such as a passport or earphones.
There are over 26 options available now with the Navy blue with a white label, the Picante Crosshatch/Tan, and the olive green one as my favorites. I personally bought the olive green, and I love it 😉.
The Buckingham backpack should cost around 120 USD as of 2019, but be sure to check the price on Herschel Supply's official store with the link below:
3. Barlow Backpack - Trail Collection
If you are looking for something smaller that would go great with your big backpack, the Barlow Trail Collection backpack is also a great option.
The Trail collection is a selection of Herschel Supply's products that are designed to be lightweight, water-resistant, and tactical for both exploring cities and going on day hikes.
The Barlow backpack comes with 2 external water bottle holders, an air-meshed back, padded straps, and a custom design rain-cover built into the bag, which will come in handy, especially when you are traveling and cannot always predict the weather.
It also comes with utilitarian features like the top and bottom easy-access pockets, multi-loop webbing utility straps for tripods or mountain gear, and sternum support - basically, features you don't usually see in such a stylish backpack like this.
The capacity of the Barlow backpack is 27L. It comes in 5 colors as of 2019 and it costs around $120 USD. Be sure to check out the price with the link below:
4. Little America Light Backpack
If you like the Little America design but need something lighter that you can easily carry around or material that is easier to wash than the Little America Classic leather straps, then you should get the Little America Light backpack instead.
The Little America Light series is a new take on the design of the classic Little America backpacks with a more lightweight and relaxed structure in mind. The form factor of the Light series is pretty much the same as the Classic series but with a few new touches on the material used.
It comes with all the usual features you get with Little America Classic backpacks, such as a 15" laptop sleeve, magnet straps, and a 25L capacity. However, it is built with a lightweight material that should make it more comfortable to lug around.
There are 7 colors, with the Cypress (green) color that I very much like, and it should cost you around 100 USD. Click the link below to check the latest price of the Little America Light Backpack on Herschel Supply's official store.
5. Trade Luggage
I know, I know. You are probably wondering why I am recommending a suitcase. I am a backpacker through and through, but there are times when better protection is required to carry things like camera gear or a drone for the purpose of creating content for this blog, and the hard-shell Trade Luggage comes in quite handy for a trip like that.
The Trade Luggage is one of the new Herschel Supply products that is created specifically for travelers, and you can clearly see that in its set of features that comes with the luggage.
It's hard-shell exterior and zipper-lock offer protection you don't get in any regular backpacks. It also comes equipped with 4 wheels for easy mobility and an internal mesh divider that should help you organize your travel clothes more easily.
It comes in 3 sizes with a capacity of 40L, 66L, and 92L, with the smallest one (40L) being designed to fit the maximum carry-on luggage size. This allows you to fly without having to pay extra to load a suitcase.
There are 6-8 colors available, depending on the size you pick. The price for small, medium, and large should be around 149 USD, 169 USD, and 229 USD, respectively.
6. Packable Daypack
If you are looking for a daypack that you do not have to carry until you actually need it, Herschel Supply also has that covered.
The Packable Daypack is a backpack that can be collapsed and folded into its own pocket. You can then stuff it in your big backpack when traveling and only use it when you need it.
It has fewer features than other Herschel Supply backpacks, but it gets the job done by making it available only when you need it. I can see having this daypack stored inside my big Osprey backpack while traveling. And when I arrive in a new city, I can whip out the Packable Daypack, put all my essentials in the daypack, leave my backpack at a hotel/hostel, and start exploring.
It is built with lightweight polyester ripstop fabric material, a front pocket, and can carry around 24.5L. It comes in over 40 colors and should cost around 50 USD.
7. Retreat Backpack Light
Last but not least, if you like a bag that is as stylish but lighter and smaller than any of the backpacks listed here (except maybe the Packable Daypack), the Retreat series are great options for you.
The Retreat Backpack Light is a smaller and more affordable version of the Little America Light backpack. It maintains the 2-striped mountaineering design, the padded laptop sleeve, and contoured shoulder strap, but it comes in a 14L form-factor.
This is great for when you are traveling and looking for a backpack to carry all the essential stuff with the flexibility to carry more, something you don't have with the Packable Daypack I mentioned earlier.
The Retreat Backpack Light comes in 7 colors and costs around 80 USD. For more information on the currently listed pricing, you can check the latest price on Herschel Supply's official store with the link below:
And there you have it, the ultimate guide to picking the best Herschel Supply backpacks for your travels. There are no backpacks that strike a perfect balance between style and function quite like Herschel Supply backpacks.
With this guide, you should be able to find the best backpack for the type of traveler you are without sacrificing your personal sense of style.
Further Reading for Resources
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