Customer Reviews Vera Bradley Recycled Lighten Up Reactive Deluxe Drawstring Backsack Backpack

This was a present for my daughter to take on vacation at Disney World. She texted me from her trip and thanked me for the best traveling bag ever. She said the size and weight was perfect and she loved that it was strong and weather proof. It is her favorite traveling companion yet.

I absolutely love my bag. Supper light weight. Holds a lot. Love the butterflies and the color. So glad u went with this one.

I love this bag. It is not bulky. Even I put on clothes or anything in my bag it's not bulky.

I bought this to take to beach. It holds my towel, my phone, Kindle, sunscreen and bag to collect shells. Plus it has the outside pockets. Water bottle and glasses.

The packaging for this item was perfect. I got it intact, which makes me happy. The quality of the bag is awesome! Love that it can get wet and it doesn't leak through the inside like most bags (not from Vera). This was the second bag I buy with this kind of material. As far as the pattern, I absolutely love this bag! I got it mainly because of the monkeys in the background and I was even happier seeing it with more. I couldn't be more happier with it. The only downside was that there's not a match wallet in this pattern to go with this bag. That would put the cherry on top of this sundae.

Love it! So cute and fun. Perfect size!

Love using this bag for all my beach supplies. Has plenty of room, excellent quality and easy to carry. The fish print is so cute too. Great purchase.

Fast delivery and great products

Since Covid, I've been using a drawstring backsack from my university because I've not wanted to carry a purse. This bag is so great! I love it and it's perfect for Spring / Summer ...I love the coordinating mask too. ps the Vera Bradley masks are the best!!!

This bag is lightweight and perfect for trips to the pool or traveling to theme parks. Love the water bottle side pockets. Very hard to find drawstring bags with water bottles side pockets. Hope this pattern stays and more colors available later on. Can't wait to use it this summer!

This is a very well made backsack. Love the pattern and the drawstrings are good quality. My daughter carries a lot in it and it gets quite heavy.

I love because this one has side pockets to carry my water. I usually take two backpacks with me. A large one for traveling on the plane and a second smaller for daily use. This one is great for daily use

Love this! Great size for a day trip. Love the color and pattern.

Very handsome product; lightweight and roomy.

I needed a lightweight backpack for traveling and this one was perfect for my needs. I collect sea shells so the print was a bonus. The background is navy blue, not black as it may seem on a computer screen. The drawstrings are very comfortable, but easy to get in uneven lengths. Easy to prevent by pulling the drawstrings more evenly from the top of the bag. Two side pockets hold 1 water bottle and a travel umbrella easily. Large roomy outside zipper pocket with plenty of storage space. Unfortunately, it had a large plastic zipper which easily unzips, which made me hesitate to place my wallet or valuables there. That's my reason for a 4 star review instead of 5 star. There is a more secure zipper pocket inside that I can use for those, thought not as convenient while shopping. The outer print is very attractive and water resistant made from recycled bottles.The inside fabric is light blue making it easier to see the contents. The backpack is well made and high quality. Would purchase again

Would have given 5 stars but the draw string straps are the only feature I do not like. Love the size pattern and the side pockets are deep enough to secure a bottle of water.

This is a great lightweight bag for going to a game or camp for the kids. And the string doesn't dig into you when the bag gets heavy. Also love the extra compartments which you don't get with other bags.

I just wish the straps were adjustable.

Monogram was put right on top of butterfly motif. Suggested thread color is same as butterfly so cannot see monogram very well

I live it

I love this bag. It is roomy, comfortable to carry and has enough pockets for organizing small things. I do a lot of walking and this backpack is the most comfortable I have ever had. I deducted one star only because it is difficult to pull the top completely shut and I have to be careful that things don't fall out. Also, for some reason, I get the straps caught on the handle of about every door I walk through stopping me in my tracks. There must be a trick I` m not getting.. But, the fabric is tough and beautiful and the straps are soft, sturdy and comfortable. I highly recommend this bag.

perfect for whst I wanted it 4

love the pattern and is large enough to hold plenty of beach stuff

The drawstring is tight and not generous enough to wear on my back. I have to do some maneuvering to wear it on my back. The pattern and other features are great.

I love the color and pattern! I like that it is waterproof. It is heavy and of good quality, great for the beach or day trip. My only complaint is that it's difficult to pull the straps in order to draw the bag closed. Not impossible , but difficult. That may loosen up as I use the bag. Overall I am very pleased!