“Ok... so if you're like me and researching the heck out of your next daily backpack, going thru all the pictures, videos and reviews, this review is for you. So this bag has been absolutely amazing. I just LOVE the shape of it and how it holds, fits, and zips. Especially how it holds it shape and keeps upright when you set it down. I love all the precise pockets in the right spots. It holds everything I need for daily commutes and such. And traveling in general. The cord pouch is amazing and holds all my necessary charging cables (iPhone, Watch, Vape, etc) as well as two charging blocks. It fits snug in one of the pockets in the main compartment. The only suggestion I would make is maybe make the straps a little thicker. Not as skinny. This hasn't raised any issues or anything, I'm just thinking long long term, because I have really found my daily commute backpack for LIFE. It will be very hard I believe for me to find one superior to the Day Owl. Also maybe looking at a possible, nice, thick, durable material that could be on the bottom of the bag. I know it's a bag made out of ALOT of recycled materials, and probably want to keep that consistency. So I'm sure it's a challenge. Either way... this bag is it for me. I'm more than likely going to purchase The Backpack (the bigger one I believe) for times I need just a bit bigger bag for more stuff. But I don't think you'll be disappointed. The only thing is if you need something to hold ALOT of stuff, this might not be it. Either way I say give it a try!!
(SIDE REVIEW ABOUT THEIR CUSTOMER SERVICE:)
So I originally bought one of the misfit bags (the slim one) and used a 20% promo code I found online. So got a really great price in the end. Everything went well except during shipping. It left on a Tuesday, and by Thursday on the UPS Tracking website, it said a damage had occurred, and wasn't deliverable. Once I had gotten ahold of DayOwl customer support, they looked into the situation and after a little time had passed, had gotten back to me saying they were just going to ship me a new bag and expedite the shipping! I was delighted. They were so kind and got back quickly. This was something that was NOT their fault and completely out of their control. But they handled the matter like it was. It arrived pretty quick to my house in a really nice, custom sized fitted box. They really put their time into it, and I'm someone who really looks at and appreciates the fine, small details in everything. Even the packaging. After opening the box and examining the bag ALL over, inside and out, I had come to realize they didn't send a misfit bag, but a totally brand new one in the color I picked out!! I was shocked. But was really amazed and thankful, that when I had opened up the bag, there was a brand new Cord Pouch bag inside that was the same color as my bag!!!! I was planning on buying that in a week or so and they gifted me one for all the "trouble." Which is another reason why they went above and beyond in customer service!”
“The backpack is well thought out and well made. It has plenty of well-placed easy to use pockets. It is also very comfortable to wear for an extended period of time. The straps are more comfortable than other backpacks I've used and the padding is positioned just right.”
“Phenomenal bag that you can feel good about purchasing. This is my second bag purchase. One for me and then I gifted my husband one. He loves it. It is so sturdy and so much space inside.”
“It’s organization, fabric and design is amazing, and very comfortable to wear. As someone who is shorter, I don’t normally like backpacks, because they sit too low, but this I could adjust and fit nicely up in my back and doesn’t cause and stress in the shoulders.
Very happy with my purchase! Looking forward to getting a chord ouch to pair with it!
Honestly my only hang up was deciding on a color, was hard to pick because I liked so many!”
“The backpack came packaged in a sturdy box shaped to perfectly fit the item. The backpack is well made and well structured. It fits everything I need for my work day in conveniently located pockets and pouches that makes everything easily accessible. 10 stars to the video demonstrating items being put away in each compartment, that's really what sold me on the bag. The color is great! I got the Lavender which to me looks more like a soft pinky purple, I'd maybe describe it as orchid. Solid zippers, love the leather top handles, inside is soft and not that plastic-y material that's sometimes inside other backpacks. Shoulder straps are very comfortable to wear!”
