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Reviews
Great purchase!
"I got my backpack in August and I have been using it for almost three weeks! It’s incredible! It fits a lot more than it initially looks like it would. As a student, I often have to pack textbooks, lunches, water bottle, coffee, computer, chargers, etc. I never have trouble getting all my stuff in the bag."
— Katherine C. (5/5)
Great functionality, colors different than pictured
"Awesome functionality, with the high quality and good looks that Topo is know for. My only complaint is that the color of the pack I ordered is different than what's pictured on the website. I ordered the "Forest" pack, which looks like a two-toned green and grey pack on the website; when it arrived, it's just green (granted, it's two slightly different tones of green)! Not a deal breaker, just a little disappointing."
— Maya B. (4/5)
Great classic
"Slim and tall profile which is good, but may have some issues with accessing your stuff since it’s top loading. Love that it has side water bottle pockets and a quick stash pocket up top. Front bottom pocket is a little tight, so can’t really put bulky items. 4 Compression straps may be overkill for an already slim bag, but you can use it to secure things on with carabiners from the side pockets or to pack your bag flat for travel."
— Janice A. (4/5)
Love it
"I love the consistent brown color with just a touch of of other colors. It has a perfect space for my laptop and a couple of pockets for small items. The water bottle holders are a bit small. My water bottle doesn’t fit in the them. It is smaller than I expected, which is good for me because it keeps me organized. Really comfortable."
— Jennifer G. (5/5)
Perfect day pack
"Recently took this pack on a two week trip to Finland and Iceland. It was perfect for international travel. All airport documents at your fingertips with the onside pockets. I couldn’t have been better organized. Inside pouch big enough for a good book, snacks and knitting! There is nothing I would change. It was the perfect size."
— Elisabeth K. (5/5)
Great overall with a few downsides
"Pros: Nice material and zippers, everything in the bag feels secure and safe, aesthetically pleasing Cons: Not many separated pockets, the straps can be loud when flapping around as I’m walking, water bottle holder is secure but somewhat difficult to put the bottle into"
— Isabella D. (4/5)
"I’ve had this Rover Pack Classic in Bone White/Beetle for about a month now. I love this bag. Little treat/indispensable tool while I pursue my master’s degree. It’s got a slim profile that hangs tight to my back so I never feel like I’m compromising my posture or disappearing under my bag, the way I felt throughout highschool. It’s got ample storage space that I feel secure bringing to class everything that I might possibly need to get through a day in the tropics: fan, water bottle, sunglasses, umbrella, books, pens, notebooks, flashlight, and a couple of extra layers in case I end up in a frigid air-conditioned room for a few hours. I haven’t yet had to expand the side straps to fit more in here, but I’ve no doubt it’ll handle it without a hitch."
— Guillermo (5/5)
Inaccurate Topo gear guide
"The Topo gear guide says this bag has a pass-through sleeve for luggage. I received my bag and it does not have a pass-through sleeve"
— Daphne K. (1/5)
Beautiful, simple backpack despite...
"I purchased this backpack as a gift for someone else. I was happy to finally find a sort of vintage design with lightweight materials and a well made product. I'd prefer it with more pockets for organization and hopefully the interiors made with a light color. Here's the thing, if you barely have internal pockets (the laptop division only) and everything's black inside, that's a very inconvenient and uncomfortable combination. You can't find your stuff easily. I wish the description of the product would include more information about the interior and more pictures, please! I had to browse other products looking for a picture of the interior of this backpack and got to believe that it was the greenish yellow that other products have. Unfortunately, I was wrong. Still, it seems as if the backpack is durable, looks well made, great materials, lightweight, with conveniently sized exterior pockets for water bottles. I recommend it if the lack of pockets doesn't matter to you or if you want to add accesory bags for better organization."
— Carol N. (4/5)
Perfect work bag!
"I was wanting a pack for work instead of the 30 year old shoulder pack I have grown to love. This perfectly fit for what I needed. Lightweight, many compartments and looks great!"
— John N. (5/5)
