Bia Backpack - Black

When I first got this bag, I was a little underwhelmed. I bought it on sale for 100 dollars and thought it wasn't even worth that. But as I started to use it, I grew to like it more. I use it as a work bag (I work at a hospital). I love that I can easily wipe down the inside, and that I have a separate compartment for dirty shoes/ scrubs. I also can't turn down a bag that has water bottle holders! The pockets/key holder/ zippers and design was all well thought out and it easily fits my meals, planner, and gear for work. Plus the compliments I get on it is nice too ☺️ I think I've been converted from a purse/tote person to a backpack person. Definitely recommend for healthcare workers looking for a new work bag!!

I've had this Bia backpack for awhile now. I've used it almost everyday for work, and even used it to a music festival to carry water and essentials. I've noticed some pros and cons. Pros: Aesthetic. Got it in black. I love the flower interior, the many pockets is the BEST. Also love the little ribbon on it, I've gotten compliments from coworkers multiple times. Cons: Functionality? I also own a backpack from a company that specialize in bags that cost the SAME PRICE. Not as cute, but there are some things that I can't help but compare and wish this bag had to be worth the price. 1st is the backpack straps. Although made of soft material, the straps are skinny, flimsy and don't have support. I understand the aesthetic for skinnier straps (i feel like I remember this being a point in a video or short when this bag 1st came out), but I discovered there was a reason good backpacks have wider straps. It was annoying to put it on if you're on-the-go and I could immediately tell the difference in comfort and support when i had to use my other backpack one day. Another con was the zipper. I put my 64oz popflex bottle in here and other heavier things sometimes. The bag had no problem holding it, but if i had the zippers at the top center, or around the top of the bag, the zipper would open. Multiple times I've had someone tell me it was open. Kinda embarrassing cause what am i, 5 years old? It even opened when i went to a music festival after jumping and dancing listening to Zedd. Luckily, a kind festival-goer behind me let me know it was open. Idk if it's because the area around the zipper doesn't have shape or structure and the material of the bag is soft that this happens. Overall, i do like this bag, but it seems only good if used casually, and not moving a lot while wearing it or carrying heavy things. Tbh it's an inconvenience to keep remembering to move my zippers to one side to keep my bag from opening and after using my other bag with supportive straps, I'm reluctant to use this bag sometimes. I'm hoping popflex takes these into account if they design another bag or revamp this one. Sadly i don't think i'll be buying another bag from popflex, and will prob stick to activewear.

This bag matches my larger bag in the same color of bora blue and I would travel for work and use it constantly. I’ve since bought the Cora bag for work but I’ll use this bag for trips.

So cute! And SO MANY POCKETS!!1

This bag has become my new favourite gym essential. It has enough space to fit my 64 oz water bottle, my lunch, my gym clothes (then my work clothes after my workout), my everyday essentials as well as my size 7 shoes (US 9). Its beautiful and spacious and I love the amount of practical pockets. Would definitely recommend.

I’m reviewing my first Bia backpack I got 3 years ago. I have been waiting for them to come back because I loved it so much! I carried my laptop and other essentials in it to work with me everyday. I would bring it with me for overnight trips/camping adventures and it has traveled the world with me. I use this thing everyday and I’m rough on it but it has kept up with me. I am buying a new one because the shape has been lovingly worn now and the fabric connected to the strap I use to throw it over my shoulder is becoming threadbare. My only suggestion for change on design would be that if I use the inside pockets, it’s difficult to use the outside ones and vice versa. Otherwise I love the amount of pockets it offers, the extra shoe compartment at the bottom and all the compliments I get on it! Overall, highly recommend!

For the picture: left is the old and right is the new- same backpack and size but 3 years of everyday wear for the left