Customer Reviews for Herschel - Pop Quiz Backpack - Black/Tan
Customer Rating
4
Nice, but has declined in quality
on August 1, 2025
Posted by: Daniel P.
This is third Pop Quiz I have purchased and while it still looks nice on the outside, the laptop sleeve and interior look and feel much cheaper and plain than before. Not what I expected and the change was not highlighted on the website.
I like the quality and color of the backpack, but it is way too big for me. I thought I'd use it for grad school commuting, going around the city with my two young kids, and airplane travel, but it's too big for all those things. I'm 5'5" and I feel like it takes up my entire back. I'm going to try the 18L for a better size.
Herschel made a serious error in getting rid of the red and white striped interior. If the purpose was to be more "adult" the purpose was defeated because nobody wants a dark interior bag. I cannot see inside of a black bag. It is like a bottomless pit. The BIG reason I purchased Herschel was because of the unique red and white striped interior. You could see EVERYTHING. Now, it is just like any old other backpack and I have moved on to a different backpack manufacturer who believes in be able to see contents.
The backpack is really nice quality. The outer material is a good thickness and I like the leather bottom. The pockets for water bottles is surprisingly deep and bigger than I expected. I have only had it for a few weeks but have given it daily use. I think is will hold up for a couple years
My previous Herschel backpack I used for years and years before one of the armband broke. The warranty program is fantastic and I was able to get this bag, an upgrade from what the previous versions. I use this bag for work everyday to carry my laptop and personal belongings. The little pocked at the top is perfect for quick access to keys and the new bottle holder on the side fits my coffee travel cups very well. It's not large enough to hold my bigger water bottles but that works for me. Love the quality on Herschel bags and it's why I've continued to buy their products over the years.