Sonu Backpack

Great color / great material

Second Time Purchasing

I LOVE this backpack. My first one got me through some grueling years in graduate school, carrying textbooks, etc.. I like that it's a compact size, but still somehow fit everything I needed. After 4 years of hard labor, the backpack zipper broke. Not due to lack of quality, because everything about is quality--material, stitching, zippers--I just put it through a lot. I just bought my second Sonu Backpack. I like to use it for kayaking (it's waterproof!), hiking, and traveling. I know it will hold up for many years just as my first one did. Glad to have a quality backpack and to give back to the amazing artisans who created it.

Sonu backpack

This item does not seem nearly as well made as the other items I have purchased in the past. It is small, lighter weight and feels much less solid. The design is simple without any added details. The straps are thin and flimsy, reminding me of a cheaper style childrens backpack. For the price I really expected more. I am not going to return it, because then I will feel bad about the whole “ mission statement “ of the company and the women they are helping. All of this puts the customer in a tough position. What happened to the higher quality materials that were used a few years ago? The solid, heavyweight strapping material and hardware? The thick fabric and high-end feel? That is definitely missing in this backpack. I was excited about using this bag when I started my new job as a registered nurse…not confident it will hold up.