Sherpani

Camden

This is the perfect bag! I need another bag like I need a hole in my head, but of course I'm always looking for something to solve some sort of issue. Look no further, this bag can do everything. It fits my 15" Dell laptop, it's snug in the laptop padded area, but it fits. It can be carried with handles, a strap or a crossbody strap. The strap is actually comfortable and soft. If you've had a crossbody before, you know this is an important feature. It can be worn as a backpack, or the straps tuck in nicely if not using it that way. The cherry on top is the back pocket zips on the bottom so it can be attached to the pull handle of luggage, making it super easy to cart around the airport. I think I have finally found the "do everything" bag I have about 10 other bags trying to do. I also love the outside pockets. The bottom one fits a wallet and keys perfectly. The outside bottle holder is a little small, but I mainly use it for my phone. Since there are 2, one could be used for a small size water bottle. I especially like the styling. I was a little nervous when I ordered it that it would appear cheap. It doesn't. It is also not an ostentatious designer bag either, making it a perfect go everywhere for any occasion bag. Easily goes from business, to school, to the airport to a train, to a bus. The black and white styling is my favorite look. So much better than a boring black bag. Simply perfection.

This looks like a great bag and I've been coveting it for a long time. However, I returned it because of two major design flaws that I'd like Sherpani to fix. First, the top zipper doesn't close all the way. Usually not a big deal, but for international and plane travel, I don't want to worry about small things falling out. Second, although it has two internal pockets, neither one has a zipper. Again, for most people, not a big deal, but for holding my wallet, passport, etc on an international flight and walking around town, I can't justify 120$. Please Sherpani, fix this. It would also be great if the top zipper went all the way across but then you'd have the choice for it to lay flat like an open tote. Thanks. I think with those two changes, this would be the perfect flight bag and day bag for travel.

I think this bag is great for a lot of reasons, but falls short on a few details that make it not worth the price for me. My criteria included finding a versatile travel backpack that would fit my laptop and some other random items while also looking stylish. PROS This bag will keep you very organized. There are lots of great pockets for just about everything. It is lightweight and quality made with nice colors and materials. My favorite feature is the sleeve to go over your luggage handles that also converts into a pocket when not in use. It fits a 15" laptop. The backpack/shoulderstrap/handles allow for multiple ways of carrying. CONS The thing that bothered me the most was the main zipper. It's not sewn all the way into the corners leaving a huge gap big enough for my hand. Also the tabs that the detachable shoulder strap clip to are black against the white fabric. Meanwhile the tabs that the backpack straps clip to are white agains black fabric. All of this makes for a very busy-looking design and not very streamlined. While I like the idea of the 3 carry-types (backpack, shoulder, handle), I think the execution is messy and I find myself constantly moving straps out of the way. I probably would've kept this bag if it weren't for that top zipper and just dealt with the other minor annoyances. I did find a great alternative with the Victorinox Harmony backpack which is pricey but LOVELY and perfect in many ways.

I received the Camden bag in Sweedish Camo as a gift and couldn't love it more. There are so many features - from being able to wear it cross body or as a backpack, to having a pocket to go over the handle of your suitcase for travel - it is so useful and fun. I like that it has a padded pocket for my laptop and it's great to have multiple options for water bottles (one is inside!). I have many Sherpani bags and they are all still in great condition. I have no doubt I will be using this one for a long time.

I bought the Sherpani Soleil and the Sherpani Camden to try for my new work bag. I eventually chose the Camden as it was bigger in size. There were a few things I would have taken from the Soleil and added to the Camden namely the taller water bottle sleeves (more secure), the backpack straps (more comfortable positioning) and the front pockets (easier to access). The Soleil was just too small and I preferred the sleeker styling of the Camden. For reference daily bag contents: 13 inch laptop, laptop charger, moleskin, toiletry bag (medium in size), electronics bag with phone charger/mouse/ etc. (small in size), stethoscope, wallet, phone, Bluetooth headphones/case, 26 oz insulated water bottle, sunglasses/case and some extra odds and ends (pens, lip gloss, etc.). When full it can be challenging to get contents out of front bottom pocket. I loved the Recyclable fabric use. The top handles were longer on the Camden and made this truly a multi-use work bag. Easy to remove the over the shoulder strap when not using.