KiplingKipling CITY PACK Medium Backpack

Bought as cabin luggage, fits lockers easily. .Well made , lots of zipped pockets which are useful for documents, charging cables , books etc plus larger section for other luggage . Jumper, etc .

My old backpack was on its last legs after having been used almost every day so I was looking out for a replacement. I stumbled upon this brand and decided to order this backpack. It's a little bigger than I need, but no worries. I love it. It's well made, absolutely loads of room, nice and secure. The extra side pockets are a nice touch but unfortunately not quite big enough to hold my mobile phone. All in all, a great buy.

Useful size,well made & attractive good value.

The bag itself is fine, strong, light and practical. BUT be aware that the straps, even when adjusted, are very long. I am an average size, light build, with small shoulders and the long straps mean that the bag hangs down in my lower back, which I find uncomfortable. I was about to return it, when I realised that if this is a problem for you too, you can force the padded part of the strap through the buckle to make it the right length. This is what I've done, rather than replace the bag.

I have purchased Black Noir City pack in medium sold by Amazon. I already own 2 older version similar backpacks from Kipling, so it is the same high quality.I really appreciate the pocket at the back which stay hidden. You can put your documents there, it is quite big. The deep black colour is stylish. It has taupe colour lining which is very luxury touch. There is no longer a long string with a little catch to clip your key ring inside of the bag which my old Kipling backpack has (only little jump ring on the outside of the bag). Please Kipling bring those back.The only thing: my backpack came with the fluffy key ring monkey (original) called Adriaan. While on the photo there's a plastic one (the one I wanted) instead. But I decided to keep Adriaan anyway as he is cute and I got attached to him.Overall I am very happy. I also purchased beige with red zip backpack for my mum as well.

Very good quality back pack bag. Lining inside is light coloured so finding things is easier. Just the right size with strong zippers to close it.

Only just got it, but seems a great bag. I first ordered the 'small' version (there's also a 'mini' version) but found it too small so got this one instead. Expensive (prices vary enormously on amazon) but love Kipling so worth it. Side pockets would fit a narrow (500ml, 6.5cm dia) water bottle but not a bigger one (like a 9cm dia).The drawstring compartment is a little weird; it is very deep (handy, but also good for not finding stuff) and basically always open as the drawstring doesn't do much except look pretty. If you don't keep your bag upright, stuff will fall out of that compartment! So handy for non-vital stuff like a gloves, hat, scarf, tissues or bigger water bottle maybe. Wondering if there's anything I can do to make it close-able (glue/stitch in some velcro perhaps).A4 notepad (pukkapad) fits fine in main compartment, as does 13" laptop (note there's no padded laptop section, just a single space). The bag is not very deep so probably too small for lots of books/folders. Should be great for small hand luggage on a plane and walking around city or nature. Internal zipped pocket quite small (wold have been nice if was a touch bigger so wallet etc would fit). Internal pen and phone open pockets work fine. Zipped pocket at the back is very deep and handy to keep stuff safe. Bought a chest strap (if only Kipling would offer these) as for some reason backpacks always end up sitting in my armpits LOL. Padded straps seem nice, although not overly wide and so heavy loads might be uncomfortable.

The zipped pocket that sits against the back is an excellent feature - means your wallet and phone are secure. The interior is roomy- plenty of room for snacks and books. I also love the outer drawstring section - perfect for a small jacket and scarf. Side pockets good for brolly and water bottle. Plus it's well-made and very light. Will use it alot. Very happy with my purchase.