Customer Reviews Vera Bradley Cotton Utility Sling Backpack

I have been hoping for a new redesigned sling-and I was not disappointed! This bag is a great size, almost perfect length and width. I do wish it was a tiny bit deeper because if you put too much in each compartment it tends to smoosh together and it's hard to get to things. The buckles and straps are sturdy and pretty. I like the shape and love that you use all the space because of the square shape unlike the sling backpack where the top narrows and is actually pretty unusable. The pocket and zip pocket in the main compartment are great. So glad to have some internal organization. The back zippered pocket is perfect for easy access to your wallet (if it is small enough) the two things I would add: a key fob/clip and a top carry/grab handle for quick pick up-there has been a couple of times where I have grabbed the strap by the wrong end and my bag was turned upside down and not zipped all the way (oops!) also the d-ring where the shoulder strap connects is very squeaky against the fabric when I move. I ended up wrapping it with some washi tape and that seemed to help. I'm not sure I would ever wear it as a belt bag (it would be huge!) but I love it as a sling. Please make more cross body bags this size.

This bag is very beautiful and I loved the quantity and all of its compartments but it doesn't lay flat against the back which defeats the purpose. I wanted to love it but I found it to be very uncomfortable.

Saw this and thought it would be a great little bag to take when we go on a trip. Not for me, doesn't sit nicely as a sling, difficult to get my purse out of it, front compartment is difficult to access. Used it for a week, going in the closet.

Smaller than what I expected. Goid to yse fir travelung. Can be positiined as a fanny oack ir wear as a back oack.

I thought this was a super cute bag until my husband pointed out that it looks like an Easter Island Moai stone head . Now I can't unsee it

My mistake on not checking the dimensions before my purchase. Love the pattern and wish the regular size sling back came in this pattern.

The size is perfect for a day out or just running errands, which made it hard to return. But the fabric is so "heavy" and has the feeling of a diaper bag. Would be the perfect bag in a canvas type material.

I like the size, but the bag lays awkwardly when trying to wear it across my back. I have the other style sling backpack as well and I prefer that over this, but prefer this size.

I loved the color and many pockets.but not comfortable like my other VB bags. The way this sling bag design fits is you have to remove the bag to get to any pockets. I bought it to make my travel easy and it was not.

I like the extra pockets for organizing I only wish this bag laid flat on my back. Overall great quality bag!

It is not the best yet, but live the print. Like the other sling styles

It is pretty but not very functional. If you put too big of items in one pocket it makes it very difficult to use the other pocket. I wish I waited for something else that would have had better use of the pockets. Also would have been nice if the handle woudl have been adjustable to use more on the side rather that in the middle.

Very pretty and nice size. However ... will not sit on front nor back of body like pictures. Not flat to body at all. My sister bought it from me and she says same thing.

Should have looked at it in person love the colors and storage. Didn't realize at under 5' a cross bag looks silly . I wanted confidence in airport travel. Easy in the bag easy out. Plus I've never seen a plastic clasp with Vera Bradley. I just hope it works because of the small size with lots of storage...

I was excited to get this bag as an alternative to a backpack. However it does not lay flat on my back and the strap rides up along my neck. It's fits a great amount items but it's very awkward to carry. Disappointed

I returned both of the slings backs I ordered. You should have gotten the returns by now. They were very well made like all the Vera Bradley items. They did not work like I had hoped.

I love the colors of the fabric but the style of the bag is way too small for what I need.

But, it doesn't lay flat to back or stomach like shown in pictures! I tried wearing it as shown, it just doesn't look nice!! Also when you tighten the strap it doesn't look neat no place to hide the excess strap!! The Ivy Green is the perfect color to go with everything!! I'm going to definitely use it only like a regular pocket book on my shoulder!

I have loved all of my Vera Bradley bags. This one feels like the sling strap is sewn on upside down. It fits best with the sippers on the bottom, instead of at the top where they should be.

Nice thought but it is to small. Just a small wallet and my phone and it was hard to zip shut. Not a great utility backpack.

I've used VB sling bags for years. I thought I'd switch up the style. The purse it's self is cute, great size and has ample storage. The down fall is with the strap being thin and centered on the purse, it does not lay flat on your back, it's always tilted forward making it uncomfortable to wear.

I don't care of where the strap is put the stitching is being stressed. This is mainly for lightweight articles and not an everyday purse

I loved my bag but the squeak from the material on the loop drove me crazy. I had to return it because I just couldn't take the squeaking. Resorted back to the other sling or the small crossbody. I loved the print and material but they definitely need to figure out how to make they material from squeaking on the loop lol.

I returned it because it was so poofy that my essentials (asthma and allergy meds etc) couldn't fit with out it feeling very crowded. It felt like it had batting in-between the layers of material. I really liked the size and look. I think it was well made. I really liked it so was disappointed when I tried to put my things in it.

Smaller than expected