TOBIQ Backpack

This backpack surely has the incredible quality (and beauty) we've experienced in our other TOBIQ products. My husband and I purchased this bag and another higher-end backpack to compare and have enjoyed both over the last couple months. One notable thing I wish I'd researched more is the fact this backpack doesn't stand up. It always falls over and slips down when we set it down, which is something we didn't really think about until using it in comparison to our other new bag. This bag is definitely worth it, otherwise! Gorgeous and functional.

I LOVE Tobiq, and I liked this bag overall. I think those positive features are really well covered in other reviews, so I'm going to focus on what did NOT work for me, and why, for the first time with a Tobiq product, I did not keep the bag.

1. The biggest dealbreaker: the two handles at the top have a snap to hold them together. That snap would catch in my hair and was actually ripping hair out as I pulled the backpack off. (I have long hair and often have it up in a bun.....)

2. The straps are really stiff, and designed not to slide off your shoulders. This is good in a way, of course.- but also means they don't slide ONTO your shoulders. I had mixed feelings. I'm overweight, so I'm not sure why others found the backpack didn't fit an adult who was not petite. Overall, while wearing, I found the backpack really comfortable, but I'm constantly taking mine on and off and I get in and out of the car on frequent stops, so it was a problem for me.

3. Side cupholders were useless. Every bottle I tried fell out.

4. The fabric folds over the zipper. Again, mixed feelings. Great in rain. Definitely makes it harder for a thief to get into the backpack. But also made it hard for ME to get into the backpack. My usage meant constantly opening and closing those compartments, to the point where I folded that material back and it looked a bit odd but did at least mostly solve that problem.

I still give it three stars because I loved the internal organization, the ease in carrying it, and I love the way it looks, lol.

Good quality and love all the pockets

Mom of 3 boys, one who is newly T1 diabetic and was looking for an everyday bag big enough to carry all the things while still staying organized. This backpack delivers! Fits water bottles, first aid gear, diabetes gear, snacks, wallet, keys and so much more when needed! It’s also very comfortable and the grey color is neutral so my husband is comfortable wearing as well 🙂 We already own the divided duffel bags and love this brand!

This is a beautiful, high-quality bag. Thoughtfully designed with an awesome (and surprising) number of very useful pockets. I ordered this for my teen daughter, because we love our other Tobiq bags (our family has the 60Ls, the 30Ls, the Rollers, toiletry bags, laundry bags, and a Duo Hip Pack -- we're all-in on Tobiq). We're delighted with this one too, and my daughter is happy to switch over to this new bag for school. The mint color on the screen is true to life. The website photos show a very nice bag, but I'm more impressed with it in hand. Lastly, I really appreciate that Tobiq is a Colorado business run by real people doing a great job creating innovate products.