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.
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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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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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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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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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Newbury St 129, 02116, Boston, United States
- troubadourgoods.com
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It's fun, it's style, it's serious
The product is great.. perfect balance of understated stylish luxury, yet practical, durable and not over priced. The staff were fantastic too.
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.
great backpack
great backpack. very high quality and functional. has a lot of pockets and is lightweight as well. really happy with it.
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!
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.
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
Wonderful experience with support
Wonderful experience with purchasing and support. A small issue with my bag and they replaced it with a new one. Couldn't be happier!
Purchased from them since 2020
Purchased from them since 2020. Great quality and service (had to have one replaced). Versatile bags too.
Great bag- love it- get everything I…
Great bag- love it- get everything I need in it, it looks great and it's sustainably made.
Best backpack ever after trying many
Best backpack ever after trying many. Classy, practical, durable, robust, lightweight.
Great backpack
Great backpack very well designed. Useful for business or personal purpose. I like the blue color and the stylish look of it.
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!
Excellent company and amazing products
Excellent product
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
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.
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!
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

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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.

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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.

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