Customer Reviews Vera Bradley Cotton Small Backpack

Great for the holiday.

well made bag, the only complaint is it heavier than I like for an all purpose tote. The design is beautiful though.

The last several small totes. We're a perfect size for me. This one is way to large for me. I will keep it though I would like to know why you can't let me know when you delete sizes or prints before I decide to buy them. Thanks SK

These bags are very well-made however, the one I ordered was smaller than I anticipated. I returned it for a refund.

Perfect bag but I feel that the hedgehogs could stand out a bit more. I've had a few comments about them from others. I wish I could have looked at one in a store before I purchased.. Both stores I checked did not carry this pattern.

Nicely made but small.

Absolutely love these Zip ID cases. I have bought several. Holds my license, all my cards and cash. The print is adorable and perfect for summer.

This replaces an ID case I've used for many years, that I finally really looked at and realized it looked terrible, it was so worn out! I'm not wild about the feel of the recycled fibers, and I hope this wears as well. Just could not resist the pattern!

I read the review about the reduction in quality of these bags, and have to agree wholeheartedly -- I guess that's the downside of having been a VB customer since 2000, when the fabric was softer, the quilting thicker, the lining was also quilted and substantial, the bottom was cardboard and firm, and the finish details were better. (No, that's not just memory, I checked with bags I'm using!) Opted for the smaller of the totes because I'd fill it up, and that gets heavy. But I'd fallen in love with this pattern. I particularly like the other pastel tones in the shell design so that the bag coordinates well with colors other than navy, e.g. corals or green or yellows.

It is a lovely backpack, but I miss having the third zip pouch, and I don't care for how the front pocket is set up. The padded straps are hard to slide on and off, vs. the smooth nylon web style before. The bag is slightly smaller, and I don't see the benefit to this at all. I really wish the old style were here. I like this, but won't be rushing to buy one in several colors.

I absolutely love the Tangier Paisley pattern. Such great colors to use in the fall. I was hoping to love the style as much as I love the Mandy style purchased at an outlet. It has all the interior pockets I love to keep things organized and easy to find and access. The exterior slip pockets for phone and keys. But alas, it is just too large and bulky to carry comfortably as an everyday bag for me. The double straps sit comfortably on my shoulder as does the Mandy, but the extra length of the bag and straps cause it to fall uncomfortably around my hip. The size of the Mandy falls slightly above the hip and is much more comfortable to carry. I will keep it, but do not see myself carrying this as an everyday bag. Please offer the Mandy style in more color options. It is truly the perfect bag.

It's a great SMALL back pack for when I need to pack up to go to the park or just run errands. Just the right size.

I love this backpack. Fits all the essauals!

I like it. It is perfect size bag.

I am replacing an older VB large tote because this is my tried & true travel bag, along with my carry-on luggage bag. A little disappointed the one of the exterior pockets has been deleted, but I do like the zipper closure now on top. A SUGGESTION: Since there is no pocket now on the back, how about adding a wide "sleeve" to allow the suitcase handle to slip thru, thus enabling the tote to ride atop a suitcase without falling off? As it is, I have to twist the tote handles around the suitcase handle, which is awkward, and if pulling my bags any distance, the tote often loosens and slips off. Regardless, I love this bag with 6 roomy pockets inside to organize odds & ends!

Really cute lanyard and ID wallet I just did not like the color so much. Online it looks black and in person it looks more of a dark blue

Easy to remove from matching carry all and be on the go when only need few items license and money

This is such a great pattern, but this is too small to be a wallet. Vera should have produced smaller wallets to go into the larger bags.

Love the design. The fabric, however, shows marks on it easily.

I bought the small backpack in Facility Paisley last year. I'm picky when it comes to finding backpacks and purses. I used the bag everyday last summer from June to the end of August. I used the small backpack as a grab and go bag on a weekend trip and an overnight trip. I'm surprised to say after using the backpack the way I did last summer that it is still in near perfect condition. That is saying something for Vera these days. This is my first Vera in years that I can say it is still holding up. I plan to use the small backpack again this year as my purse and would like to review my thoughts with you a year after use.

For me it's the perfect purse size and it has beautiful, well-done embroidery! So lightweight!!!! I love butterflies and splurged on this at the last sale. I love all the deep, slip pockets inside and the yellow print lining is pretty! Took a star off for a few reasons. 1) Wish it had an outside pocket on the side opposite the embroidery side. 2) I wish it had a zipper pocket on the inside. 3) It has a terrible, terrible crease along the entire length of the bag where the bottom was was folded up for shipping on the non-embroidered side. I will overstuff it with tissue and attempt to steam it out. All the products I ordered came very, very creased. Not sure if I can steam the matching cosmetic bag since it's lined with plastic. I don't have a VB store anywhere near me to return them and don't want to pay to return them, so I will attempt to work some magic with my clothes steamer.

I bought this small backpack last year to use as a purse to replace my larger backpacks. I got the backpack in the felicity paisley. My only regret is not getting the backpack in the Home to Hogwarts Pattern. I'm picky when it comes to finding backpacks and purses. I'm not in school anymore so I don't need to carry books, binders, folders, and a laptop anymore. I used the backpack all last summer, from June to early September and it's still in really good condition. It's not showing a lot of wear if any wear and I used it everyday last summer. In the main compartment I carry a small cosmetic, a compact wallet, phone charger, house keys, and occasionally a fidget toy. In the front pocket I carry a paper mask, pen, hearing aid batteries and my smartphone. I plan on going back into this bag again this year and hopefully making it my regular carry bag.

It was to big very nice a have a lot but need to down that was not small sometime ago you had a small tote I had maybe 6 different ones wanted to go back to it but you don't have them anymore love mine but for a reason I have trouble with mine now

I ordered the small tote. When this arrived, it was a lot bigger than the one I bought a while ago. I kept it, but probably won't use it for everyday use.

Really love the purse. Sorry your not making the handle straps wider. They tend to slip off your shoulder