Recycled Poly
Black Exterior / Gold Hardware / Lavender Interior
Our smallest eco-friendly backpack, designed for everyday use and can hold up to a 13” laptop. Perfect for quick day-trips to the farmer’s market, commutes or even a road trip.
Overall rating: 4.369565 / 5 from 230 reviews.
The Beacon backpack is praised for its perfect size, sleek design, and high-quality material, making it ideal for everyday use. Customers appreciate its numerous compartments and professional look, though some have mixed feelings about the fit and straps.
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"Great size and look for everyday work backpack. I do miss the side pockets for small water bottles but was happily surprised with the size and function of the two outside pockets(front and top) for easy phone, key card, sunglasses and key storage. it fits my surface pro perfectly, but probably wouldn’t fit anything bigger. The sleek size keeps me from carrying around more stuff than I need to."
"The Beacon is so cute and absolutely perfect for my use. I wanted a backpack that was as small and compact as possible while still fitting my work laptop. I was worried about all of the reviews, but my laptop fit perfectly. When I need it, I can also fit my personal laptop in the main compartment, though very little else will fit when I have both laptops in there, which is fine for my routine/setup. I love my Beacon!"
"Material is beautiful. Wish the design was a smidge bigger to fit a 13 inch laptop but it does fit a large ipad nicely and description of size was accurate. Wish the interior water bottle holder was a bit bigger to accommodate a slightly wider bottle."
"This is the bag I've been searching for! Practical and stylish. Every design component is thoughtful and purposeful. There is a place for everything and it's easy to get to what you need quickly. When packed full, it's still very balanced and comfortable to carry. I've always hated backpacks for how juvenile they look, but a chic tote just doesn't work well if you are traveling frequently and running around a city. This backpack still looks professional after I fly across the country and then head straight to a customer meeting. I especially appreciate the padded straps and low bulk factor. I am replacing 3 other bags with this one!"
"I love this backpack but I wish it was just a tad deeper. The height is good for my use as I can now stuff a file folder in the back section without having to bend the folder when I zip it shut. The front pocket is tight and difficult to place your hand into it; I’ve scratched myself on the zipper many times trying to retrieve what I put in there. Easy to order, very well packaged and arrives on time."
"So I compared the measurements on this backpack to the one it was replacing, and it measured it slightly larger. In reality, it actually seems smaller somehow. Here’s what I like: the pockets. It has a spot for my Kindle. And a place for Airpods and a small spare battery for my phone. It’s easy to see in the bag and make sure I have everything I need. The front pocket holds a charging cable and a small nylon grocery bag and a few miscellaneous items. I can put my reading glasses (in a small case) in one of the water bottle slots. (Don’t be fooled - you will NOT be putting any bottle in that water bottle pocket except maybe, maybe a 16 oz. plastic bottle. ) i used the other water bottle pocket for a cutlery set and it works well for that. It does hold everything I need it to hold, but it’s pretty tight. My very small wallet fits in one of the SMALL zip pockets - I wish it were a tiny bit bigger. My keys go one the key leash in the other side zip pockets but i find the clip a little fiddly to use. I wish it was more like the ones in my Tom Bihn backpack. My iPhone 13 fits nicely in the top zip pocket. I love that there are two zippers on each side of the back pocket that you can slide over a roller bag; i totally use that as an additional pocket. The laptop pocket is just a TINY bit too small for my new laptop which is a bummer, but I didn’t buy it for that purpose so I can’t complain. It just would have been a nice bonus. Also: it’s nice that most of the zippers appear to be water tight. Overall, I’m pretty happy. I want to try adjusting the straps to see if I can get it to hang a little further down my back."
"I have had the OG for years, which I still love for a regular business trip. But recently, I had gone to a conference and found it heavy to carry around the whole day as I was rarely sitting in one place. So, for my next big conference, I wanted a bag that was still super cute and professional looking, but not too large. This easily carries my small laptop (not mine is 13", some snacks, a notebook and a small cardigan. perfect for my conference needs."
"I purchased the Rowledge bag. Love all of the great features, especially the small picket on top. The downside is that it was heavy for me. I was using it as a purse and it’s perfect for shopping or travel. It’s heavy for everyday so I ordered the Beacon. It also has great features. I wish there was a little more room in the bottom of the bag. I can’t carry my wallet and makeup bag. I’m still trying to figure out how to make it all work. I just wish it was a little bit deeper or that I could remove the inside like on my Rowledge. I do like the quality and awesome features in you bags. I did a lot of research before I bought the Rowledge."
"I found this bag to be smaller than expected (I'm replacing one of similar size but it seems to have room for more stuff. ) I also was disappointed that I couldn't return it even for an exchange, it will be going to any consignment store that will take it. Finally, the big gold zipper is a bit silly, the covered black zippers look much better."
"This is an elegant, well made backpack perfect for travel, daily errands, or going into the office. A tablet fits in it well but probably not a laptop. The material is water resistant, wipes clean and is a strong material. Quality hardwear and it's stitched well. Love this bag!"
