It is a steal because it is half the price as the original one and it is the same

I'm impressed with this backpack overall. I (44 y/o female, 5'6" ht) needed a pack to use as a personal item to take with me on a flight and four day trip to an alumni reunion at a summer camp in CO. I knew I'd be horseback riding, tubing, hiking, etc and would need to have something to carry water, sunscreen, a jacket, money, a towel, etc in. I'd have at least one kid with me and therefore would need snacks, and maybe even an iPad or something, too, in the bag.
This pack is comfortable, has a good number of pockets with zippers including a secret slim zippered pocket on the back of it (part that goes against your back- perfect for passports/money/ID, etc).
I like the size of it. It is not really "mini" but definitely smaller than a typical 16-18" book pack/bag a typically sized adult might use for school or more significant hiking. I tried several (e.g. 8+) smaller packs in my journey to find the right pack for my CO trip as all the packs we had in our house were at least 16" in height (too big for this need - Lands End kids, Pottery Barn kids, Mountain Hardwear, Gap, etc). The 11" ht packs were cute but I couldn't fit my 13" laptop inside easily. I ended up seeking a pack in the 12-14" ht range and this pack was a hit.
The brand patch/pack looks so much like Fjallraven brand (intentionally obvs)which is fine funny and cute. The price point is much better, too. I will be removing or covering the Kalidi brand round patch with a different patch I like from my summer camp but otherwise I actually like the brand logo/look and would just leave as it. Buy it! You will be glad you did!

I bought this as my main carrying bag. It holds my yeti 26oz water bottle very well! It's the perfect size! Not to big and not to small! I love the color as well! It's like a coral pink 😠the straps are awesome! They don't dig into my shoulder! Everything about this bag is well made! Buy this over the pricey name brand!!

Love this bag more than the brand name. The straps are very comfortable. They've never dug into my shoulders even when I load the bag up with heavy items. Fits a lot of stuff, very roomy. Extra pockets are nice. I love having water bottles pockets on both sides. I was worried about the light color getting dirty, but it's not been an issue in the months I've had it so far. I've used it in downpours and my things inside stay dry. It did get submerged in water once and the outside of the bag was wet, but the inside still was dry. Works great as a personal items on flights. No complaints. Love this bag! Very happy with my purchase.

The back straps are little weak especially when lifting heavy stuff. Otherwise it's a nice stylish bag....loving it