Customer Reviews Vera Bradley Recycled Lighten Up Reactive Sling Backpack

Great bag other than no zipper pulls like in other models, ribbon or cording. Would like to purchase cording for my bag, please advise of cost. Still love the bag, good quality, fast shipping!!

I returned it, not enough interior pockets for me...

I like that the fabric is made from recycled water bottles, but the length is shorter than my last comparable VB lunch tote and it is harder to fit food containers in (even though it expands in height). I also really miss the 2 way zipper that my older version had.

I love the size, however Vera Bradley is just really bad at zippers. Everything I own from them is hard to close and this is no exception. It is like they don't allow enough material around the zipper or something. Most of the time on this lunchbox I don't even zip it around the last corner because it catches on the lining Everytime. My backpack unzips itself if it isn't zipped exactly right. For all the things Vera Bradley does well, zippers are not one of them.

Love the print! The size works perfectly for lunch and expands, which was nice for a beach trip. My only complaint is the plastic zipper. I really have a hard time zippering the lunch tote and it is burdensome at times. I thought of returning it but I guess we will see how it holds out. 3 stars to due plastic zipper.

It's a cute bag

I thought this would be a great backpack, but it doesn't fit as well as I had thought it would. It seemed cuter from the photographs online, but when i put it on, it doesn't look right. The quality is nice, however.

I love the print on it but I can not figure out how to wear it. That I do not like otherwise it's nice

In photo I ordered from and in the photo above the background color is white and the print is small flowers. What arrived ( too late for the trip that I was going to use it for) does not match the photo; the background color is more light blue to purple and the flowers are very large - I will be returning.

I like it but it us smaller than I expected. There us a mini version of this. I cant even imagine how small it is.

Fabric is great. Pockets don't hold a lot. The two front pockets could be slightly larger. The small pocket holds a cell phone. The next size up pocket does not hold a lot, not even a wallet. The worst pocket, needed a larger opening, a longer zipper, and a purpose. It barely held my sunglasses! I loved the fabric, but I did not find it a helpful handbag.

I was excited see this great product available. The size, fabric and pattern were what sold me. I took for granted that the bag would be in VB signature style of inner pockets, Cute as it is I'm super disappointed the bag has no inner pockets. WHY !

I like the looks of this bag, but the main zipper keeps getting caught in the lining on each side of the zipper.

I love my sling backpack so much, and wear it mostly with the pouch in front. Everything is so easy to access, and it's all hands free carrying that way! BUT, and maybe it's because I'm a lefty, I prefer to wear purse straps on my right shoulder. This bag requires the strap to go over the left shoulder. It's an annoyance. I'd give this bag five stars if it was manufactured to go over either shoulder.

Wanted one that had a bottle holder. Thought one would fit in side it does but not what I wanted!

The fit is imperfect. When wearing on your front body it's too snug and sits too high. Very uncomfortable. Not suitable for wearing on back since you need to pull it over your head to get access to zippers. Was purchased as a gift. Hope the individual will find it suitable. I tried it and was generous with 3 stars

I love the color, size, and pockets. I have had other sling backpacks & they always come with a ring on the bottom of each side of the purse so that you can move the strap to carry on your right or left. However, this strap cannot be moved. The way the bag hangs, it is only comfortable if I carry on my left shoulder. I am right handed and always carry on my right. Very disappointing.

Everything about this bag was awesome except the size. I like the colors of the pattern, the sturdy zipper, the front and interior pockets. It was very well made but I had to return it. wanted a bag that could carry a tennis racquet, a can of balls, a water bottle, a towel and maybe an extra pair of shoes. It was not large enough.

It fits me good but I'm an average size woman. I like the convenient of removing items. It is secure. I will use it especially for traveling.

Awkward to carry, doesn't hold much and the very back pocket zipper - due to stitching too close to the zipper - doesn't even open. Very disappointed and not even worth what I paid for it on sale. Seems quality of construction has greatly declined.

Great Sling Backpack!

Love the pattern and the texture of the sling, what disappointment me was the length of the strap. I'm a chunky gal, but have never had a problem with cross strap of Vera Bradley purses before, one of the reasons I thought I would by a sling.

I like it a lot but it doesn't stay on your shoulder when shopping. It is annoying because it keeps slipping off. It's not comfortable to put across your body. I like all the pockets to put things in.

It is nicely made but was not what I was looking for.

Too small for what I wanted