CHARMORE Women Travel Backpack Anti Theft Rucksack Nylon Waterproof Casual Daypacks Lightweight Backpack

I bought this Charmore bag in Black/Large. I’ve had it since October 2019 and feel I can give a fairly accurate review. I was looking for a backpack I can use for my everyday commute, one that has a hidden back compartment so my belongings aren’t easily accessible to thieves. Function is what’s important to me, but I also wanted it to look chic. I asked more fashionable friends and they all liked the black color best. I had bought these bags in Gray/Large, Brown&Black/Large, Khaki/Medium, Brown/Medium to compare. I included photos of them. Although the photos online make them look structured, they are not. The material is a thin nylon similar to that of Longchamp bags, and the colored straps are somewhat metallic and woven like a seat belt. The seat belt look is less apparent in the Black bag. Something to note, the zipper direction for the front pocket is different depending on the bag, no guarantee which you’ll get. Before Covid-19, I was using this bag almost everyday during my commute. I even used it twice for travel. It’s roomy enough to fit everything I need and more. I have used it in rain and snow, and all of my contents stayed dry. That being said, I don’t know if it’s completely waterproof because it wasn’t a heavy downpour. Below are my comments on each pocket and what I use it for. The names in quotes are what the company named the pockets, as shown in one of the product photos. Front zipper pocket Small, frequently-used non-valuables like lip balm and gum. Side pockets One for my water bottle/umbrella and another for trash until I can find a trash receptacle/ (receipts, food packaging, napkins, etc). “Document pocket” (far back pocket inside main compartment) This is where I put feminine products and tissues. “Keys/Glasses pocket” (pockets in front of far back pocket) This isn’t a good pocket for keys. It’s deep and narrow, making it difficult to easily access a set of keys. I put my sunglasses and pens in here. Anything long and thin works, but smaller items might get stuck at the bottom of the pocket and thicker items just won’t fit. “Phone” pocket I sometimes put my phone here, but lately I’ve been keeping my face mask in here for easy access. I also keep bandaids and spare hair ties here. When at the airport going through TSA, I’ve put my passport and phone in here for quick access. “Zipper pocket” This is where I store valuables like my keys and wallet. I put these here because they are less likely to get stolen in case someone decides to slash my bag. I always keep it zipped, so in case my bag is open, my important belongings won’t fall out. Main compartment Everything else. I keep my phone here when the risk of my bag being slashed from the bottom is low. It also fits my portable phone tripod. I’ve put my 13.3” laptop (about 13” x 9” x 1”) in here, and it works but is a bit of a squeeze. In the fall and spring, I keep a light shawl in here. Likes: - anti-theft main compartment - has many pockets - water resistant nylon - black looks chic - good price Dislikes: - the straps look like seatbelts (not noticeable on black) Summary: Highly recommended for anyone looking for a cute commuter/travel bag that keeps your belongings secure. That said, just know they don’t exactly look like how they do online.

This bag is great! I used it for a 2 week trip to Europe. It held up very well. It did rain several times and none of my stuff got wet, though I usually had it under an umbrella so I can't fully attest that it is "waterproof." Looks really nice and fashionable, I got the black with brown. I saw two other women carrying the exact same bag during my travels. I got the large size and was able to fit a cosmetic bag of essentials, travel umbrella, water bottle, hat, sunglasses, phone with wallet case, and a light sweater. The outer pockets are great for the umbrella and water bottle. For extra security, I used an S-biner clip to keep the zippers together. I also took the strap off the top and clipped it around my waist in crowded spaces and on buses/trains so nobody could run off with it. The strap is also useful for clipping it around chair or table legs at cafes. I used the inside zipper pocket for my phone and money, and the outside zipper pocket for things I needed quick access to like coins and hotel key card. I will say it is a little tricky getting into the bag in a hurry because of the way it is designed. I had to fumble with it to present it for bag checks at museums. The straps were pretty comfortable, but I always had several layers on. I think that if I used it in the summer, the buckles would be digging into my arms a bit. I do wish that the backpack straps were detachable or could be tucked into a pocket or something. I didn't carry the bag on my shoulder very much so I'm not sure how comfortable that would be for any length of time. Overall, can't be beat for feeling secure at a low price!

My family often goes to Disney and very soon I will be traveling to Europe so I was in the market for the perfect bag and i think I found it. For starters, this bag is super light weight! The straps are perfect and don’t cut into your shoulders. The design is super easy to maneuver through as well as having easy gliding zippers. The material is nice quality with a very sheen look to it. A big factor in choosing this bag was the anti theft portion and this bag checked all of my requirements with the main zipper compartment facing your bag with multiple smaller zippers and pockets inside the bag as well as a ton of extra room! The outer pocket is perfect for quickly storing a little receipt but not much else as it should be. I also love the extra purse strap and passport holder the bag came with(not pictured) because many museums say no backpacks however if I change it into s purse no one cares! I’ve had my fair share of searching for the perfect backpack on amazon and I think I found it! I will just say that the backpack in the original photo looks way stiffer and boxy than the actual backpack. However, it’s an Amazing backpack that you should consider!

I got the large brown/black bag. And by large, it’s honestly kind of a medium to me, and exactly the size I was looking for. I was trying to replace my huge backpack by a cute medium one that still fit my laptop and - this is it! Pros Super cute colors and I love the brown accents (all of the colors look so cute) Comfy straps in either configuration Big enough to fit all of my stuff - 24 oz water bottle, ipad, light running outfit plus shoes, 14” screen computer (it actually measures like 15.7” diagonally if you count the entire computer, not just the screen. I was worried it wouldn’t fit, but if it’s the first thing you put into your bag, and the last thing you take out, it works. The weird zipper opening kinda gets in the way of being able to fit the computer, but I only occasionally need my computer, so this is pretty perfect for me). I took a picture of all of the stuff I had in my bag at the time I took the pictures with it on my shoulders. It’s also small enough that I don’t feel like I’m carrying an elephant on my back. Cons Stitching is a little weird in the one place I took a picture of, but not really a huge deal to me Mainly, I wish the opening zipper extended all the way to the base of the bag - it would allow certain bigger items to fit better (if this was fixed, would probably give it 5 stars). Actually either that, or if the zipper was in the top area of the bag. I don’t really need my bag to be so secure, I mostly wanted a cute bag that fit all my stuff (but wasn’t huge). And after searching amazon for hours, this is the best thing I found. Remember, the only way to open the bag is from the back of the bag, aka the area that touches your back. There is also a small front pocket, and a few inner pockets. I got it yesterday and I’m honestly really happy with it, despite the weird zipper stuff

Ok so I had to recheck when I bought this bag and it was all the way back in 2020. I have to say I use this bag daily and it’s traveled with me all over the place these last 4 years. I’ve brought it on vacations, park days with my son, and I even use it for work. I’m not really a purse type of person so this bag is really cute. I love that the zipper is on the backside while wearing so when traveling I don’t have to worry about someone trying to pick pocket me or anything like that. It’s a perfect size. I recently went to Universal studios in Orlando and could fit a whole refillable water bottle but it was still small enough to fit in their free lockers when certain rides don’t allow you to bring your bags on them. I came back to purchase a different color because I love the bag so much! For reference I have the black with brown trim and it looks so classy ☺️

I loved this backpack--at first. It was stylish and allowed me to not carry a purse. It was anti-theft which was a nice feature. It IS truly waterproof! I was in a downpour in Iceland and all I had to do was wipe the water off the outside; contents inside were dry. The problem was that the one of the metal loops that attaches to the tabs to operate the zipper broke, making a sharp edge and quite difficult to open and close the back. I took it to a local repair shop and there is NO way to repair it--other than replacing the whole zipper. It is so sad as it is a classy and well thought out bag--except for the lack of quality on an essential piece of the bag the zipper pulls. I purchased it early for my trip and am 2 weeks too late to be able to exchange it.

Water resistant, good size for traveling and being out and about. More difficult to pickpocket and very adjustable. I don’t quite love the material, but it does a really good job and I’ve brought this bag on most day trips and to several countries.

I love the look and style of this purse! I’m very picky when it comes to buying purses. First I look at the look and style and this one just stuck out to me cause I could use it with any outfit! The backpack style was something I wasn’t sure I’d like but I wanted my arms and hands free as I’m a single mom with a four year old that keeps me busy. I’m also a monitor on a school bus and I’m always on the go with having two offices with my job. I’m so glad I decided to try it cause I fell in love with the backpack and I don’t think I’ll be switching anytime soon. My other concern when buying a purse that is a backpack is anti theft! I love that the zipper is on the inside and not easy for those to sneak into my purse. The cost was just as important to me as the look and security was! This purse is placed at just the right cost! I looked at other bags and just could see myself paying a high price. This bag had all my boxes checked! It was an added bonus that it’s water proof! Love this bag and will be buying it again in other colors!