Herschel
Classic Ecosystem™ Hip Pack
The Herschel Classic EcoSystem™ Hip Pack is a compact waist bag made from recycled materials, including post-consumer plastic bottles, with a woven black exterior and a contrasting striped interior lining. It features a top zipper closure, an adjustable webbing strap with a plastic side-release buckle, and a front logo patch, providing secure hands-free carrying for essentials. Dimensions are 5 inches high by 10 inches long by 2 inches wide (13 x 25 x 5 cm), suitable for daily use.
- Material
- Recycled post-consumer plastic bottles
- Gender
- unisex
- Style
- casual, sustainable
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Handbags, Wallets & Cases > Handbags
Size
Specifications
Compact hip pack made from recycled post-consumer plastic bottles by Herschel, featuring top zip closure and adjustable belt.
Top zip closure, adjustable belt with plastic buckle, made from recycled materials.
- Material
- Recycled post-consumer plastic bottles
- Style
- casual, sustainable
- Occasion
- travel, everyday, casual
- Gender
- unisex
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Dimensions
- 10x2x5 in
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Handbags, Wallets & Cases > Handbags
Additional Attributes
- made from recycled post-consumer plastic bottles
- top zip closure
- adjustable belt with plastic buckle
- compact size: 5in x 10in x 2in
- part of the EcoSystem collection
- Herschel brand
- sustainable materials
Product Insights
The Classic Ecosystem™ Hip Pack from Herschel (45 CAD) offers eco-conscious durability with 100% recycled PET and TPE coating (GRS certified) but only 20% overall recycled content—a tradeoff between sustainability and cost. At 18% cheaper than the Fjallraven Kanken Hip Pack, its understated vintage-inspired design and woven label borrow from premium backpacks, while a longer 50.5-inch strap and single 1L cavity emphasize utility. With weather resistance, cold flexibility, and low-maintenance synthetic wipe-ready construction, it appeals to streetwear cachet seekers prioritizing practicality over features.
Verified claims
- Eco credentials
- 100% recycled PET with TPE coating and GRS certification; overall bag contains 20% recycled content.
- Value
- At 45 CAD, it is 18% cheaper than the Fjallraven Kanken Hip Pack (55 CAD).
- Material
- TPE coating is free from phthalates and BPA, making it safer for prolonged skin contact than many PVC-based coatings.
- Weather performance
- Resists moisture and stays flexible in sub-zero temperatures.
- Durability
- 600D woven polyester resists cuts, snags, and abrasion in daily use, while the TPE coating adds durability.
- Design heritage
- Single‑compartment top‑zip shape defines Classic line's decade‑long heritage.
- Signature label
- Woven label identical to $120 backpacks contrasts with Heritage's metal accents.
- Low-maintenance daily piece
- Synthetic fabrics and plastic hardware make it lighter and wipe‑ready.
- Strap length
- 50.5-inch strap, 17% longer than Kanken's, fits chests up to 50 inches cross-body.
- Style
- Understated vintage-inspired style with the woven logo cachet, positioned as a more understated, label-conscious alternative to technical-looking outdoor packs.
- Fit
- Cross-body wear accommodates chest sizes up to 50 inches, reducing the 'too-tight' complaint for tall or broad builds.
- Single cavity
- Unobstructed 1L cavity without internal dividers.
- Brand cachet
- Herschel's Vancouver heritage and woven label give streetwear credibility.
- Strap adjuster
- Strap adjusts via a sliding webbing adjuster, not just at the buckle.
- Strap drop
- The adjustable strap measures 50.5 inches in total length with a 23.5-inch drop when worn.
- Recycled content
- The EcoSystem fabric is 100% recycled polyester from post-consumer water bottles; overall the primary materials contain a minimum of 20% recycled content.
- Certification
- The EcoSystem collection holds Global Recycled Standard certification, which audits the recycled polyester chain of custody from post-consumer bottles to finished fabric.
Product record
- Title
- Classic Ecosystem™ Hip Pack
- Brand
- Herschel
- Price
- 45 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Buying Guide
1 comparison · 9 sourcesProduct comparison
Compared within this brand.
| Classic Ecosystem™ Hip Pack: Choose this if you want a compact everyday hip pack from Herschel's EcoSystem collection, made of 100% recycled PET with a TPE coating from post-consumption plastic bottles. It measures 5 inches tall by 10 inches long by 2 inches wide, with a top zip closure, an adjustable belt with a plastic buckle, and a single main compartment lined in green-and-black stripes. It comes in one size in Black or Navy/Midnight Blue.[1,2] | Pop Quiz Belt Bag: Choose this if you want a compact, soft-sided belt bag for everyday essentials: it measures about 7 by 12 by 2 inches (18 by 30.5 by 5 cm), with a zippered main section plus front and back zip pockets, an adjustable webbing strap, and rugged fabric made from recycled materials. Reviewers describe it as comfortable, not bulky, and roomy enough that one says an extra t-shirt fits, and one customer even wears it crossbody daily to carry an LVAD medical device. Note the trapezoid shape is less ideal for flat items like books, and one long-term user's buckle clip snapped after five years of use.[3,4,5] | Ultra-Light 2l Belt Bag: Choose this if you want an ultra-light belt bag for hands-free everyday carry: it offers 2 L of storage in a compact 6 by 9 by 2.5 inches pouch, weighs 5.3 ounces, and packs down for compact storage when not in use. It suits walkers and commuters who value breathable comfort—the padded EVA foam back panel with mesh is designed for better ventilation—plus low-light visibility from reflective details. You also get practical organization, including a front zip pocket, an inner slit pocket with a keychain, and YKK zippers with slip-resistant cord pulls, along with an adjustable, detachable strap and a plastic side-release buckle.[6,7,8,9] |
Image Analysis
3 images- 01
Product
Front-facing black fabric hip pack (waist/belt bag) shown flat with its strap buckled above; visible zippered main compartment, woven zip pull, adjustable webbing strap with tri-glide, and a sewn rectangular white woven logo patch on the bag front.
- Overall shapeSoft-structured crescent-shaped pouch with a gently curved top zipper line and a slightly rounded bottom panel; pouch is flattened for studio display.
1 region
x 0.08 · y 0.52 · w 0.84 · h 0.30 (high) - Exterior materialCoarse woven textile fabric with visible diagonal weave texture across the bag surface.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.56 · w 0.76 · h 0.24 (high) - Main closureTop-mounted horizontal zipper across the pouch front with a fabric-wrapped zipper tape.
1 region
x 0.08 · y 0.50 · w 0.84 · h 0.14 (high) - Zipper pullShort black braided cord zipper pull knotted at the end, attached to the zipper slider on the left side of the pouch.
1 region
x 0.10 · y 0.58 · w 0.10 · h 0.12 (high) - Adjustable strapFlat black woven webbing strap extending from both sides of the pouch and forming a loop above, with an adjustable tri-glide on the left side.
2 regions
x 0.06 · y 0.40 · w 0.34 · h 0.18 (high); x 0.60 · y 0.40 · w 0.34 · h 0.18 (high) - BuckleBlack two-piece side-release plastic buckle located at the top center of the strap loop.
1 region
x 0.43 · y 0.24 · w 0.14 · h 0.10 (high) - Front logo patchRectangular white woven patch sewn to the lower-right front face of the pouch with a framed design and dark printed text
1 region
x 0.60 · y 0.68 · w 0.12 · h 0.12 (high) - Logo text“Herschel”
1 region
x 0.62 · y 0.71 · w 0.08 · h 0.06 (high) - Fine logo printSmall lines of additional printed text on the patch that are too small to read at this resolutionPartial
1 region
x 0.60 · y 0.68 · w 0.12 · h 0.12 (high)
Other
Studio flat-lay product shot on a light gray seamless background with soft shadow beneath the pouch; image centered and evenly lit.
- Background and lightingEven, neutral light gray background with soft diffuse lighting and a faint soft shadow directly beneath the pouch.
- Shot compositionCentered front-facing flat lay with the strap loop arranged above the pouch and the buckle near the top center of the frame.
- Image qualitySharp focus on the bag and strap with no visible noise; entire product is fully within frame and not cropped.
Colors
black· fabric body#1B1C1Cblack· strap and hardware#252C2Bwhite· front logo patch- Overall shapeSoft-structured crescent-shaped pouch with a gently curved top zipper line and a slightly rounded bottom panel; pouch is flattened for studio display.
- 02
Product
Rear and side of a compact rectangular hip pack in black woven fabric with visible strap and adjustment hardware; boxy shape with stitched seams and a front-facing strap connection.
- Overall shapeBoxy rectangular pack body with a slightly tapered top edge and squared bottom corner visible.
1 region
x 0.04 · y 0.14 · w 0.58 · h 0.78 (high) - Exterior materialTightly woven textured fabric with a canvas-like appearance and visible weave.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.12 · w 0.64 · h 0.72 (high) - Top seam and quiltingTop seam runs along the top edge with slight puckering and a vertical stitched panel on the rear face creating a subtle padded look.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.06 · w 0.68 · h 0.36 (high) - Webbing strapWide flat woven strap attached to the pack and extending toward the foreground; strap shows a stitched folded end near the attachment point.
1 region
x 0.22 · y 0.44 · w 0.66 · h 0.46 (high) - Adjustment hardwareRounded black plastic adjustment ring visible where the strap routes, positioned near the top-right corner of the pack.
1 region
x 0.86 · y 0.04 · w 0.12 · h 0.12 (medium) - Stitching detailVisible single-line topstitching along seams and strap attachment points, matching thread color.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.12 · w 0.58 · h 0.64 (high) - Front corner constructionReinforced front corner with folded fabric and a vertical seam forming the pack side panel.
1 region
x 0.04 · y 0.52 · w 0.20 · h 0.40 (high)
Other
Studio product shot showing the pack against a light neutral background with soft shadow underneath; composition crops the strap at the right edge.
- Background and lightingEven light gray background with soft directional lighting from above-left producing gentle shadow below the pack.
- ShadowSoft diffuse shadow cast beneath and slightly to the right of the pack, indicating elevated placement above the surface.
1 region
x 0.32 · y 0.74 · w 0.50 · h 0.18 (medium) - Crop and framingImage is tightly framed on the pack; strap extends out of frame at the right edge and top-right corner is visible.
1 region
x 0.70 · y 0.00 · w 0.30 · h 0.30 (high)
Colors
matte black· main fabric#0D0F10black· webbing strap#0D1213black plastic· plastic hardware#121414- Overall shapeBoxy rectangular pack body with a slightly tapered top edge and squared bottom corner visible.
- 03
Product
Close-up of a black woven fabric hip pack front showing a stitched rectangular white brand label, partially open top zipper with metal pull and knotted cord, and an interior green-and-black striped lining.
- Exterior materialBlack coarse woven textile with visible weave texture and tight stitch lines along seams.
1 region
x 0.05 · y 0.15 · w 0.65 · h 0.75 (high) - Front labelWhite rectangular stitched fabric label sewn to front panel with a thin stitched border.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.66 · w 0.24 · h 0.18 (high) - Label text - brand“Herschel”
1 region
x 0.14 · y 0.71 · w 0.20 · h 0.08 (high) - Label text - top line“THE FINEST QUALITY”
1 region
x 0.14 · y 0.69 · w 0.20 · h 0.04 (medium) - Label text - bottom line“TRADE MARK”
1 region
x 0.14 · y 0.79 · w 0.20 · h 0.04 (medium) - Zipper and pullBlack top zipper partially open, with visible silver metal zipper pull and a black braided cord loop ending in a knotted tip.
1 region
x 0.56 · y 0.20 · w 0.38 · h 0.48 (high) - Interior lining patternGreen and black narrow horizontal stripes visible inside the open main compartment.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.08 · w 0.55 · h 0.35 (high) - Stitching detailVisible single-line topstitching along the front seam and around the label area.
1 region
x 0.05 · y 0.40 · w 0.60 · h 0.35 (high)
Other
Angled close-up studio shot of the hip pack on a light neutral background with soft shadows; image focuses on front panel and open zipper area.
- Shot compositionClose-up angled view from above-right showing the front and top of the hip pack cropped at edges.
- BackgroundSmooth light gray studio background with a soft shadow beneath the product.
- Lighting and reflectionsEven diffuse lighting with small specular highlight on the metal zipper pull and minimal harsh shadows.
Colors
matte black· exterior fabric#12120Ewhite· labeldark forest green· interior liningmetallic silver· zipper pull#B3B3B3- Exterior materialBlack coarse woven textile with visible weave texture and tight stitch lines along seams.
Brand PDP Lookup
- Brand
- Herschel
Herschel Classic™ Hip Pack - 1L