Troubadour Goods Reviews 

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TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Incredible bag.Only received it yesterday and I now know the difference between a good backpack for work vs. a rubbish one. This is incredibly sturdy, comfortable and smartly designed.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I purchased the Apex 3.0 backpack in January 2025 and recently noticed some issues with the external fabric. I raised this with May in customer service one evening and less than 1½ hours later, the... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I purchased the Troubadour Ember Backpack when I started a job that required frequent cross-city travel. I needed a lightweight option that could comfortably carry both work and personal essentials an... See more

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

In August 2023 I purchased a Pioneer backpack from Trobadour. This backpack has been a disappointment. Its capacity is minimum, clearly not made for city professionals who carry more than a laptop. An... See more

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  1. Bag Shop
  2. Bags and Luggage Store
  3. Fashion Accessories Store

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Based in London, Troubadour specialises in minimalist bags and accessories, designed for maximum performance. Timeless designs with twenty-first century touches. Stylish, but comfortable. Natural, yet waterproof. Lightweight, but hard-wearing.


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TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Splurge on a Troubadour Apex

Purchased the Apex Backpack a few months ago and it has lived up to all the hype. Solid, elevated and practical. Would recommend to everyone. Great product, great customer service. Overall you can't go wrong with a Troubadour product.

August 24, 2023
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

great backpack

great backpack. very high quality and functional. has a lot of pockets and is lightweight as well. really happy with it.

June 15, 2023
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

My second purchase

This is my second purchase. Great quality backpack with loads of space. The price is more than fair for the quality. Very pleased....again!

August 23, 2023
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Apex Backpack

The Apex Backpack is a great everyday, urban bag. Unfortunately, I had a problem with the main zipper three years after purchase. It was replaced quickly and with little fuss. A great bag and the best backup service and warranty that I have experienced.

May 1, 2023
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Customer service was also a dream to…

Customer service was also a dream to work with.
- I ran into an issue with the bag I purchased while traveling (not a product quality issue; the quality was excellent)
- Customer support was very responsive (<24 hours)
- They offered me different options to handle the issue I had and it was satisfactorily resolved in the end

March 25, 2023
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great quality and reasonably priced

I have purchased 2 backpacks (one for me and one for my wife) from the soho store and they're both excellent quality. I take my laptop, gym kit, protein shaker and water bottle to work every day and it all fits perfectly. It's comfortable to wear but looks professional so perfect for the city. The fact that it comes with a 5 year warranty shows that they stand behind the product. Also found the guys in the soho store really friendly, helpful and knowledgable about the products. Rare to find these days!

April 7, 2023
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Look / Quality + Easy Return Policy

Look / Quality: Got an Aero for husband, who's a frequent business traveler, he loves the comfortable fit, stylish looks and the volume the bag can carry. He told me he's got lots of compliments on the bag from work and at the gym!
Excellent return experience: I originally got an Apex but my husband likes the Aero better so we returned the Apex with no hassle and order the Aero

April 17, 2023
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Best backpack

I'm a backpack junky, and the Troubadour Apex is the best I've owned. Perfect pockets and design. Stylish enough for work but durable enough for a hike when playing hooky during a work trip.

May 31, 2023
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Only positives to say

Only positives to say
The materials are all high quality and durable. I chose this bag initially as it has a "manlier" look than many of the leather options. It is still elegant though and it fits a lot of stuff without complicating the bag with loads of different zippers.
I've been using it for a month now for office & travel, absolutely love it!

August 2, 2023
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Awful service / experience

Short version: almost two weeks of back and forth where I had to help point out issues / felt like it was on me to show what was going on. Ended with just cancelling the order. Would be highly concerned if I ever had to actually use the 'guarantee' based on the ordering experience.

4/8 - placed order
4/10 - fulfillment email w/ tracking
4/11 - tracking was not registered with UPS, I reached out to troubadour asking where it was
4/12 - support noted warehouse confirmed it was sent and told ME to reach out to UPS
4/13 - support confirmed it is right tracking ID / was sent
4/14-4/16 - had to also reach out on chat to prompt a response, got conflicting information because chat representative pulled the wrong order ID
4/17 - support confirmed tracking ID now works and that item was on the way
4/19 - after ANOTHER exchange of emails, support / warehouse now say package is actually lost and not sent at all, offering to reship with no discount or compensation
4/20 - requested refund instead, waiting on processing

April 7, 2023
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Reply from Troubadour Goods

Thank you for your feedback. I'm sorry the shipping of your order was such a frustrating experience.

We aim to have shipping times fall within the range of a customers preferred shipping method. Over the last several weeks, due to a fulfillment process upgrade, we have experienced delays longer than expected. To be transparent much of this upgrade involved moving locations and ironing out the new fulfillment flow.

Thank you for detailing your experience. We have gone back to look closely at what happened here and we just want to share the details from our records. We were able to confirm that the UPS tracking ID provided was not functioning. We confirmed that the ID provided to you was the correct information within our system. We have limited insight on why the error may be displaying and our staff member was not saying that you needed to seek out answer on your own by merely suggested reaching to UPS as their visibility would be more detailed than ours. Even after escalating to our warehouse contact, our staff was reassured the ID was correct and noticed at that time UPS was displaying basic information for the ID. Our staff was fully aware of the frustration this was causing and continued to advocate for your order even after email responses ceased. Behind the scenes we are able to see they looped their direct manager and both the warehouse contact and their manager to understand what was going on when no movement was occurring with the tracking information. It wasn't until our staff escalated to all direct managers that the warehouse team was able to speak directly to UPS. Confirmation was provided that UPS did not scan in the received package and that we should consider it lost. Our staff communicated this information to you as soon as news was shared with our them.
Normal protocol would involve a UPS investigation and replacement and refunds would be on hold until we receive closure/final update from UPS. Our support staff thought it best to either offer an immediate replacement or alternatively a refund due to the lapse of time since the order was placed. We apologize for this situation and our staff did everything in their power to track down the issues with your order.

This is far from the experience we would want any of our customers to have to deal with. Again, I am sorry this was such a frustrating process.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I recently purchased a Troubadour

I recently purchased a Troubadour backpack and I am extremely happy with my purchase. The minimalist design is sleek and stylish, and the bag is incredibly lightweight yet durable. The waterproof material is a great feature that provides peace of mind during rainy weather. The attention to detail in the design, from the quality of the zippers to the padded straps for added comfort, is impressive. Overall, Troubadour offers high-quality bags that are both functional and fashionable. I highly recommend this company to anyone in need of a reliable and stylish backpack.

March 23, 2023
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Reply from Troubadour Goods

Thanks so much for your feedback! It makes our day hearing about how much our customers love their bags! We have passed on your review to our team. We hope you enjoy your bag for many years to come.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Filtered Product Reviews

EDIT: They posted my review after a couple of weeks, which I appreciate, so updating my review based on the customer service. Will follow up with the company to see if there is a way to resolve me issue.

Received the Troubadour Ridge Backpack as a gift. I really loved the bag, but the design is very sleek so the bottom of the shoulder straps are quite small (1 inch thick) and soft. This resulted in the straps loosening every time I put on the backpack. I wrote a 3 star review on their website, and they never posted it, even after I verified my email. It seems that they filter their reviews which is quite frustrating because you'll never know the cons of their products and be able to make an informed purchasing decision.

February 23, 2023
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Reply from Troubadour Goods

Thank you for sharing your feedback. We value our customer's feedback and appreciate both positive and constructive thoughts. We have taken a look at our product review application and I do see that your feedback is there. Not all feedback is published immediately, sometimes they do and sometimes they are delayed. I do see that your feedback, placed on February 23rd, is queued up in the application.
To address the issue with your Ridge Backpack, we are sorry to hear that the straps are loosening. I am guessing that the buckle is not locking the webbed strap into place. If you would please reach out to our Support team and include a photo or better yet a video, if possible, detailing what is happening with the strap. We may then review the issue and determine best how to assist you.

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