Herschel Retreat Backpack vs Herschel Mini Nova Backpack

The main difference between the Herschel Retreat Backpack and the Herschel Mini Nova Backpack is that the Retreat Backpack has Laptop Sleeve (Padded and fleece lined 15" laptop sleeve) while the Mini Nova Backpack does not.

Herschel Retreat Backpack Front View
Herschel Mini Nova Backpack
Specs Brand Herschel Herschel
Name Retreat Backpack Mini Nova Backpack
Category School Mini
Sub Category Everyday Womens
Capacity (L) 19.5L 9L
Dimensions (in) 17 x 12 x 6 11 x 8 x 4.75
Weight (lb) 2.2 0.8
Fabric Ripstop Nylon Polyester
Color 20+ colors and patterns 20+ colors and patterns
Warranty Herschel Limited Lifetime Warranty Herschel Limited Lifetime Warranty
Rating 4.7 4.6
Price Under $75 Under $75
General Features Shoulder Straps Padded, contoured shoulder straps Slim shoulder straps with webbing adjusters
Zippers Exposed metal zippers
Main Compartment Access Top opening style with drawcord closure and flap Normal zipped access
External Pockets 1 front pocket 1 zipped front pocket
Internal Compartments Internal storage sleeve
Water Bottle No No
Handles Top grab handle Dual top handles
Convertible Yes
Lightweight Yes
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Padded and fleece lined 15" laptop sleeve

You're currently comparing the Retreat Backpack by Herschel against the Mini Nova Backpack by Herschel .


Herschel 's Retreat Backpack is a School backpack with Everyday features while Herschel 's Mini Nova Backpack is a Mini backpack with Womens features.

The Herschel Retreat Backpack has a capacity of 19.5L (liters), weighs 2.2 pounds and it's dimensions in inches are 17 x 12 x 6. It's made of Ripstop Nylon and is available in 20+ colors and patterns in comparison the Herschel Mini Nova Backpack's capacity is 9L with a size of 11 x 8 x 4.75 inches. Constructed from Polyester it weighs 0.8 pounds and is available in 20+ colors and patterns.