Contrary to your ideas about this vid not being great, it actually was. Really informative and useful. Based on this I've just ordered the same bag, but in Violet. Looks fab and excited for it to arrive. Will be so good for work. Thank you 😊
This is honestly the best video! Your great! I have a Macbook Pro 16inch and its CRAZY how hard it is to find a good, practical bag that I would trust! You have sold it to me - must get the large - and your adorable in your video. Best of luck with your studies - hope you Lappy was ok! Grateful, Yorkshire. x
I just wanted to pipe in and say thank you for a brilliant video - brief, succint and non rambling. Also, what a really pretty colored backpack - think I might have to buy another one now!
Thank you! There are so many lovely colours and now there are patterns and more styles available than when I recorded this video so you have even more to choose between!
I would go large, they're not too oversized and it gives you lots of room for A4 and the MacBook. I think the medium is a bit tighter to get everything in and the top might not fold down so easily on A4. I hope you like it!
Thank you. Was wondering about how the fold-over worked and now I think I should be able to fit my laptop in but also have it as a lightweight day-sack for weekends and holidays. Sold! 😊
Great review, thanks! I kept getting adverts online for the nordace Siena backpack but after checking out some reviews of the company, I didn’t feel comfortable ordering it. I then started to get some targeted advertising and ROKA popped up on Facebook. Seems like a great company which is sustainable and based here in the UK. I just have to decide which bag to get now haha…
That's so interesting because that's exactly what happened to me! I'm still really pleased with the bag and know loads of people that have them now and love them too. Whichever you pick I don't think you can go wrong!
Thank you for the review. How is this bag after more than a year of use? I usually have problems with backpacks--no matter how light I try to make them, they hurt my back. I am hoping this one would be the exception.
I really love it still, I have three now! Sometimes I have to wipe it clean as I'm not precious with where I put it down but other than that, no complaints at all.
Thanks for the review. Can't decide between medium Finchley or the one you have. I wish the website listed strap lengths as I bought a small Roka a few years ago & straps were too short but want a medium manly for travel.
I think they're all very similar so you can't go too wrong! I haven't had a problem with the straps being too short, I have had to loosen them quite a bit but they also get softer the more you use the bag. Hopefully with a medium you won't have the same problem! I'm still really loving my bag and have just bought two more in different colours and sizes!
One year on I still love the bag and have bought two more in different sizes and colours! I am using the pink one everyday and brought it as my hand luggage to the US. It has lasted really well despite heavy use, only a few marks! I would definitely recommend still :)
Can i ask, what weight is the bag empty and also roughky what weight it is filled please? I appreciate filled weight variea feom person to person, but the contents you show in your bag would be similar to what i woud carry - plus a lunch box. Many thanks in advance for your help,
@@jimbothesailor4217 Ah sorry for only just seeing this! My PhD is about the repatriation of cultural items from museums to Indigenous communities. I'm really enjoying it and would definitely recommend doing a PhD!
Contrary to your ideas about this vid not being great, it actually was. Really informative and useful. Based on this I've just ordered the same bag, but in Violet. Looks fab and excited for it to arrive. Will be so good for work. Thank you 😊
Aww I'm so glad to hear this, thank you so much for taking the time to comment! I hope you like it!
This is honestly the best video! Your great! I have a Macbook Pro 16inch and its CRAZY how hard it is to find a good, practical bag that I would trust! You have sold it to me - must get the large - and your adorable in your video. Best of luck with your studies - hope you Lappy was ok! Grateful, Yorkshire. x
Oh thank you so much for this comment, you've made my day! Really kind of you, and I hope you like the bag! X
I just wanted to pipe in and say thank you for a brilliant video - brief, succint and non rambling. Also, what a really pretty colored backpack - think I might have to buy another one now!
Aw thank you! I really appreciate you taking the time to comment ☺ I now have three of these bags so I'm all for buying another one (or two)!
Fab review! Hope you do more!
A very useful video. I’m going to get one of these bags, but I have been thinking which colour I want for a month and still not sure 😂
Thank you! There are so many lovely colours and now there are patterns and more styles available than when I recorded this video so you have even more to choose between!
Morning!! Love this bag but so undecided on size! I need it to fit A4 notebooks and books plus a MacBook … large?!
I would go large, they're not too oversized and it gives you lots of room for A4 and the MacBook. I think the medium is a bit tighter to get everything in and the top might not fold down so easily on A4. I hope you like it!
Thank you. Was wondering about how the fold-over worked and now I think I should be able to fit my laptop in but also have it as a lightweight day-sack for weekends and holidays. Sold! 😊
Ah I'm glad the video was useful! I was also a bit unsure how it worked before it arrived which was partly why I made this video! Hope you like it!
@@youbetterwerk I'm glad that you did. Think I'm going for the teal in a shock departure from basic black! Good luck with the PhD.
Great review, thanks! I kept getting adverts online for the nordace Siena backpack but after checking out some reviews of the company, I didn’t feel comfortable ordering it. I then started to get some targeted advertising and ROKA popped up on Facebook. Seems like a great company which is sustainable and based here in the UK. I just have to decide which bag to get now haha…
That's so interesting because that's exactly what happened to me! I'm still really pleased with the bag and know loads of people that have them now and love them too. Whichever you pick I don't think you can go wrong!
Once I saw this video I had to get one for my new job and I absolutely love it! I got the spotty one ❤ x
Oh that's so great to hear! I have two more now in different sizes - I love them! Hope you're enjoying your new job! x
Very helpful! Thank you so much!! ❤
Thank you very helpful. Exactly the info I needed to make an informed choice.x
Great - so glad it was useful!
This is a very helpful review. Thanks.
Lovely! Well done, you make me want to get one!
Thank you!! 😊
Despite what you said, this is quite a brilliant review video: to the point but informative. Not hyperbole or rambling
Aw thank you! Really appreciate your comment!
I have this bag although they are sold under the brand Ori London here in the US I think those loops are to hold while you open the zipper.
Oh cool I didn't know that! And thanks for the tip on the loops - I still hadn't figured that one out! 😂
Thank you for the review. How is this bag after more than a year of use? I usually have problems with backpacks--no matter how light I try to make them, they hurt my back. I am hoping this one would be the exception.
I really love it still, I have three now! Sometimes I have to wipe it clean as I'm not precious with where I put it down but other than that, no complaints at all.
@@youbetterwerk Thank you so much! That's quite an endorsement!
Thanks for the review. Can't decide between medium Finchley or the one you have. I wish the website listed strap lengths as I bought a small Roka a few years ago & straps were too short but want a medium manly for travel.
I think they're all very similar so you can't go too wrong! I haven't had a problem with the straps being too short, I have had to loosen them quite a bit but they also get softer the more you use the bag. Hopefully with a medium you won't have the same problem! I'm still really loving my bag and have just bought two more in different colours and sizes!
@@youbetterwerk I bought a medium & straps are just long enough with a winter coat on.
@@AnnikenAllis I'm glad it was a better fit!
Hi, One year on, do you still like the bag? and has it stood the test of time?
One year on I still love the bag and have bought two more in different sizes and colours! I am using the pink one everyday and brought it as my hand luggage to the US. It has lasted really well despite heavy use, only a few marks! I would definitely recommend still :)
@youbetterwerk Excellent thank you. 😊
Can i ask, what weight is the bag empty and also roughky what weight it is filled please? I appreciate filled weight variea feom person to person, but the contents you show in your bag would be similar to what i woud carry - plus a lunch box. Many thanks in advance for your help,
What size laptop do you have? I can't work out whether to get medium or large! Thanks
I don't know what the dimensions are but I have a Macbook Air - hope that helps!
What's your PHD about? I came here for a bag review, but I'm considering a PHD. Just interested in your specialism.
(Sorry if I'm just being nosey)
@@jimbothesailor4217 Ah sorry for only just seeing this! My PhD is about the repatriation of cultural items from museums to Indigenous communities. I'm really enjoying it and would definitely recommend doing a PhD!
Really helpful thank you!
Oh good, I'm so pleased!
I have 2 of these a bright orange and mustard
Oo lovely! I'm tempted to get one of their smaller bags as well!
Is your bag hard to keep clean
No it seems to keep pretty clean and can be wiped with a damp cloth if needed :)
@@youbetterwerk Thank you. I have ordered one.
@@ladybooksmith That's great! I hope you like it!
Thanks for your video. Found it very informative. I have just ordered one in black ( so as not to draw attention to my overload when travelling! 🤣)
Really useful thank you so much! 🥰