Herlitz Ultimate Blossom — 28 L School Backpack with Padded Laptop Compartment
28 L, under 650 gPadded laptop compartment80% recycled PET, PVC-freeReflective front, sides and straps
The Herlitz Ultimate in the Blossom design, article 50038039, is a 28-litre school backpack in dark blue with a light pink floral print, and unlike most school bags it has a padded laptop compartment sitting against the back panel where the weight belongs. Herlitz specifies three spacious inner compartments including an integrated book compartment, a front pocket with a name tag and key ring, a separate zipped pocket for valuables, and two side pockets with elastic and an eyelet. The back is ergonomically shaped and breathable, there is a height-adjustable chest strap, and side compression straps pull the load closer to the back when the bag is not full. It weighs under 650 g, stands up on a reinforced base with plastic feet, and Herlitz states the fabric is made from recycled PET bottles — buying one removes ten plastic bottles from circulation. Typically in stock with fast delivery across Cyprus.
Compatibility — check before buying:
Two corrections to the data that circulates on this article. First, the colour is not beige: Herlitz publishes only the design name “Blossom”, and its own country sites describe the bag as dark blue with light pink — a floral print on a dark blue body. Second, the material is PVC-free according to Herlitz, so listings that describe it as “polyester, PVC” are wrong; the fabric is recycled PET polyester. On the laptop: herlitz.eu confirms the padded compartment but does not state a size; the Herlitz Romania site specifies 13″, so treat 13 inches as the working limit rather than assuming a 15.6-inch machine will fit. Note also that the volume figure varies by source — Herlitz publishes 28 L while much of the trade lists 24 L, which is explained by the depth expanding from 8 to 22 cm via the compression straps. This is the bag on its own, not a school set with a pencil case.
Best For
✓ Primary-school children, roughly school years 0 to 3
✓ Carrying books plus a 13-inch laptop or tablet
✓ Parents who want reflective material on all approach angles
✓ Families looking for recycled, PVC-free school kit
✓ Walking or cycling to school in the dark winter months
✓ Anyone who wants a bag that stands up rather than flops over
Key Features
A real padded laptop compartment
Herlitz places a padded laptop compartment in the back area of the bag, well protected and close to the spine where heavy items should sit. Its country sites specify it for a 13-inch laptop or a tablet — a genuine feature rather than a padded pocket that happens to fit something.
Organised for a school day
Three spacious inner compartments including an integrated book compartment, a front pocket with a name tag and key ring, a separate zipped pocket for a phone or keys, and two side pockets with elastic and an eyelet for a bottle or umbrella.
Made from recycled bottles, PVC-free
Herlitz states the fabric is made from recycled PET bottles — its Romanian site puts the figure at 80 percent recycled PET — and that construction is PVC-free. Buying one keeps ten plastic bottles out of circulation, according to Herlitz. The Ultimate line carries OEKO-TEX 100 certification.
Built to be carried by a child
Ergonomically shaped breathable back padding, adjustable shoulder straps and a height-adjustable chest strap spread the load, and side compression straps reduce the volume and bring heavy contents closer to the back. A reinforced bottom with plastic feet keeps it upright and off wet ground, at under 650 g empty.
Technical Specifications
| Identification |
| Brand |
Herlitz |
| Line |
Ultimate |
| Design |
Blossom — a floral print. Herlitz publishes the design name rather than a colour name |
| Article Number |
50038039 |
| EAN / GTIN |
4008110283142 |
| Product Type |
Backpack — Herlitz files the Ultimate under Rucksäcke (backpacks), not Schulranzen (satchels) |
| Fit & Capacity |
| Laptop Compartment |
Padded, positioned in the back area. Herlitz Romania specifies a 13″ laptop or tablet; herlitz.eu confirms the compartment but publishes no size |
| Volume |
28 L per Herlitz. Much of the trade lists 24 L, explained by the depth expanding from 8 cm to 22 cm |
| Dimensions |
22 cm (L) x 31 cm (W) x 41 cm (H) |
| Weight |
Under 650 g (Herlitz Romania states 660 g empty) |
| Design & Features |
| Main Compartments |
Three spacious inner compartments with an integrated book compartment |
| Front Pocket |
Spacious front pocket with name tag, key ring and zip closure |
| Valuables |
Separate zipped pocket for a phone, keys and similar |
| Side Pockets |
Two side pockets with elastic band and eyelet |
| Carry System |
Ergonomically shaped breathable back padding, adjustable shoulder straps, height-adjustable chest strap |
| Compression |
Side compression straps reduce volume and bring heavy contents closer to the back |
| Stability |
Reinforced bottom with plastic feet so the bag stands up |
| Hip Belt |
Not published by Herlitz — the carry system uses a chest strap only |
| Safety & Materials |
| Reflective Elements |
Reflective material on the front, sides and shoulder straps. Herlitz publishes no DIN 58124 or EN 17353 certification for this line |
| Material |
Polyester made from recycled PET bottles. Herlitz Romania states 80% recycled PET and PVC-free construction |
| Certification |
OEKO-TEX 100 (Ultimate line) |
| Recycled Claim |
Herlitz states that buying one removes ten plastic bottles from circulation |
| Colour |
Dark blue body with a light pink floral (Blossom) print |
| Supply & Warranty |
| Supplied As |
Backpack only — not a school set with accessories |
| Recommended Use |
Herlitz Romania positions it for school years 0 to 3. No body-height range is published |
| Warranty |
1-Year Warranty (Singular) |
| Manufacturer Term |
Herlitz publishes no manufacturer warranty term for the Ultimate line. Singular’s direct warranty is 1 year; beyond that we assist you with the manufacturer’s warranty process where one applies. |
Frequently Asked Questions
Does it really have a laptop compartment?
Yes. Herlitz states it explicitly: a padded laptop compartment, well protected in the back area. That is unusual for a school backpack at this price, and it is the reason this bag sits in our laptop cases category. Herlitz Romania specifies it for a 13-inch laptop or a tablet; herlitz.eu confirms the compartment without giving a size, so treat 13 inches as the sensible limit.
What colour is it, exactly?
Dark blue with a light pink floral print. “Blossom” is the name Herlitz gives the design, not a colour, and it sits alongside Graffiti and three Camo patterns in the Ultimate line. Listings describing it as beige are incorrect, and one retailer even lists it as red and black — also wrong.
Is it 24 litres or 28 litres?
Herlitz publishes 28 litres. Much of the trade lists 24. Both are defensible because the bag expands: its depth runs from 8 cm to 22 cm depending on how tight you pull the side compression straps, so 24 L is roughly the compressed figure and 28 L the expanded one. We publish the manufacturer figure.
Are the reflective elements certified?
Herlitz states reflective material on the front, sides and shoulder straps, which covers a child approaching from the front, the side and behind. It does not publish a DIN 58124 or EN 17353 certification for the Ultimate, and that is consistent — DIN 58124 applies to Schulranzen (rigid satchels), and Herlitz classes the Ultimate as a backpack. Treat the reflectives as a genuine visibility aid rather than a certified safety standard, and pair them with lights on a dark route.
Singular Expert Insight
Most school backpacks make you choose between a bag a child will actually carry and a bag that protects a device. The Ultimate does both reasonably well: under 650 g with a chest strap and compression straps on the carrying side, and a padded laptop compartment against the back on the protection side. The recycled PET and PVC-free construction are stated by Herlitz rather than implied, which is more than many school ranges manage. Two honest limits: the laptop compartment tops out around 13 inches, so a secondary-school student with a 15.6-inch machine needs a different bag, and the reflective material is not certified to a school-satchel standard. If you need a certified high-visibility satchel for a young child walking to school, look at a Schulranzen rather than a Rucksack. Browse the rest of our
laptop cases and backpacks, or the
laptops range if you are matching a machine to a bag.
Buyer’s Guide
Buy it if
You need a light 28-litre school backpack for a primary-school child that also protects a 13″ laptop or tablet, with reflective material on three sides, a chest strap and recycled PVC-free fabric.
Skip it if
The student carries a 15.6″ laptop, you need a certified DIN 58124 school satchel, or you expected a complete school set. This is the backpack alone and the laptop compartment is sized for 13 inches.
Also consider
The other Ultimate designs — Graffiti, Camo Green, Camo Blue and Camo Purple — if the floral print is not right, or a Targus EcoSpruce 15.6″ backpack for an older student with a full-size laptop.