Background
Usage and Experience
Back in 2015, I was into messenger bags as they were easy to take things out as compared to a backpack. Since it's sling across the shoulder, if I need to take something out, all I need to do was to swing the bag to the front and open it. Even though I already have a messenger bag, I wanted one that was packable and smaller in size, so that I can either bring it along as an extra bag when I am carrying a backpack, or I can use it on occasions where I do not bring a lot of stuff when I'm going out.
I decided to search online for one and found one that interests me: the Herschel Packable Messenger Bag. As I couldn't find a local seller online that sells it, I ordered one from Rakuten.
The Stuff
The Herschel Packable Messenger Bag is packed into a rectangular shape like most packable backpacks do. It comes in various colors and mine came in red and dark blue.
Here are some pictures that I have taken to show how the stuff looks like:
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| The Herschel Packable Messenger Bag |
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| The other side of the packable messenger bag |
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| The messenger back after unpacking |
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| Side mesh pocket |
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| Zip with Herschel wording |
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| How the inside looks like |
Usage and Experience
I have used the Herschel Packable Messenger Bag a few times, mainly when I am going out with not many things to bring along. The quality of this packable messenger bag has been good as there is no tear on any part so far, except for the side mesh pocket which got a hole that I am not sure how. The zip is smooth as I have not encountered any issues opening and closing the bag.
The bag looks crumpled because it stays packed inside most of the time. I think it will be better if it stays unpack into a bag but it is what it is :)
You can watch the video of this stuff below or on YouTube:
Final Thoughts
Overall, I feel that the Herschel Packable Messenger Bag is a useful mini messenger bag for light trips. As this bag is no longer in production, it is hard to find one now online. Hopefully, there is enough request or demand, and Herschel will bring back this packable collection :)