Elevate Your Every Day with Sherpani's Essentials Collection

The Essentials Collection is chock full of tried-and-true Sherpani styles. Known for its bold colors and fun patterns, the Essentials Collection features practical bags with personality. The iconic designs are made to accompany you anywhere, from the airport terminal to your next business meeting to the patio table you laugh around with friends. 

 

What's so Essential?

When was the last time you tried to go somewhere without carrying a bag? Spoiler alert: this method does NOT make for an easy day.

No busy woman can make it through the day without carrying around a few things. Even the basics (phone, keys, wallet, sunglasses...) become too much for pockets alone–even if your favorite romper has them.

For women with places to be, there's no arguing that a bag is, well, essential! And because your bag is a part of your every day, we want to make it a great part. We believe your bag should serve you well and make you smile.

 

You Deserve a Bag You Love 

A 2014 article from the Los Angeles Times stated that the average American household contains 300,000 items. We are willing to bet that over the past decade, this number has only gone up. But how many of these items actually get used on a daily basis?

Your bag, and the things you carry inside it, get used every day. Because of the frequent use, it's even more important that you find a bag you truly love. Factors like thoughtful design, mood-boosting aesthetic, and comfort while carrying really matter.

Let's run through some of our favorite parts of Sherpani Essentials bags.

 

Essential Ergonomics

Today, woman-owned businesses make up nearly forty percent of US businesses and generate 2.7 trillion dollars in annual revenue. Besides running the show, women are an integral part of the workforce at every level. Working women deserve bags that can keep up with the demands of corporate life, including bag designs that don't cause pain.

Ergonomic design is a crucial factor in a commuter bag. Our Essentials Collection has a wide variety of styles, but ergonomics plays a role in each.

One of the largest ergonomic factors is our use of lightweight materials. Naturally, your bag will be filled with the things you need, which will add to the total weight you carry around. We can't do anything about the weight of your work computer, but we can make sure it has a safe place (in a padded laptop sleeve!) in a design that isn't heavy on its own.

Straps are another important piece of the ergonomic puzzle. We make padded and adjustable backpack straps that help to ease your load. Sherpani purse straps are wide enough to distribute weight properly. All our straps are crafted from a soft recycled material that never includes chains or wire (even our anti-theft purse straps!). Adjustable straps offer inclusive sizing and provide multiple ways to wear each design.

Every day, working women carry Sherpani Essentials bags into their offices and on their commutes. We design our bags to not only meet these needs but excel at them.

 

Functional Features

Functionality is at the forefront of all Sherpani design. The Essentials Collection offers the daily functionality that you deserve in a bag. Functional features add ease and convenience to each Essentials design, including:

• Light-colored interior. No more peering into a dark hole trying to spot your equally dark glasses case. A light-colored interior provides better visibility for you to find things quickly.
• Key leash. A handy place to hook your keys so you can find them without digging!
• Water-resistance. This is a crucial factor in a commuter bag. We use recycled fabric that is also water-resistant to protect your belongings from bad weather. (Note: Sherpani bags are not completely waterproof, due to the zippers.)
• Easy to clean. Life is messy, but your bag doesn't have to be! Learn how to take excellent care of your Sherpani Essentials bag in our care guide.
• Multiple pockets. Organization is everything! Sherpani Essentials bags have smartly placed zipper pockets and slip pockets to provide a place for everything. 

These functional features make life easier, from the office to your happy place!

 

Everyday Peace of Mind

You carry some valuable things in your bag that deserve to be protected. Every bag in the Essentials Collection is equipped with RFID-blocking technology; a thin metallic sheet that lines the front panel of each design, blocking the signals used in cyber theft.

We want women to navigate the world with confidence; RFID scanning is an unfortunate reality that doesn't only happen while abroad. Incorporating this anti-theft feature into our Essentials bags is a pivotal piece of protecting your valuables every day. A Sherpani Essentials bag will keep your credit cards safe with RFID protection.

 

Essentials Style

A lovable bag boils down to two equally important factors: functionality and style. So far, we have only discussed the former, but just because you're opting for functional design doesn't mean you have to settle for a boring bag!

We understand that your bag is part of your outfit. It's normal to plan a look around your shoes or your jewelry, but your bag is usually the last piece to be considered. Because of this, we often see people gravitate toward a black bag. While it's true that black goes with everything, we don't want women to have to choose a color just because it feels "safe."

Your bag should accent your unique style, so we create unique colorways for women looking for a feel-good design that won't clash. From bold patterns to pleasing neutrals to pops of bright color, Sherpani's Essentials Collection has a fashion-forward color for everyone (but yes, we do also make them in black 😉).

The bottom line: You should carry a bag that makes you happy!

 

Functional Color

Our design team is truly some of the best in the biz! Sherpani cofounder Maria Ruzic is a lifelong designer with some impressive credentials. In her early years working for Speedo, Maria designed the Team Canada swimsuit for the Olympics. Talk about a situation where blending style and function could not be higher stakes.

We place the darker tones near the bottom of each Essentials bag so it won't look dirty after being set on the ground. It's hard not to be hard on your bag! We understand that your bag goes from the grocery cart to the gym floor to underneath the airline seat. Sherpani colors are smartly placed on each design to withstand these conditions.

With functional color, you can embrace those lighter colorways with confidence! No more choosing between the style you want and the one that will hold up the best.

 

Get a Bag that Does Better

Our innovation doesn't end with design expertise.

Every bag in the Essentials Collection is made from 100% recycled materials, including ocean-bound plastic. Through our sustainable manufacturing process, Sherpani has repurposed 7.6 million (and counting!) plastic bottles, preventing this plastic from entering the sea. Orders placed on our website are also processed with carbon-neutral shipping.

Sherpani is an industry leader in non-toxic dyes, fair labor agreements, and chemical restrictions. Not only are Sherpani bags sustainably sourced, but they are also ethically made. Sherpani chooses responsible business practices every day to ensure we do right by our people and planet.

Last but certainly not least, all Sherpani bags are backed by our Fearless Lifetime Warranty. We stand by the longevity of our products and want your Sherpani bag to last you a long time.

 

Find Your Next Favorite Bag

Are you ready to discover a bag that will take you farther? Our Essentials Collection is here to deliver all you need and more in an everyday backpack, commuter bag, or crossbody purse.

Shop Sherpani's Essentials Collection and let us be a part of your every day.

 

Ten Essentials Designs Sherpani Shoppers Should Know About:

1. Meet the Barcelona and the Tulum | Cute, compact RFID wallets to protect your credit cards!
2. Meet the Camden | An idyllic commuter bag! A classic backpack that does SO much more.
3. Meet the Esprit | This sporty sling is a favorite day pack of avid hikers.
4. Meet the Hyk | A trendy belt bag, ideal for staying hands-free when you're on-the-go.
5. Meet the Milli | This cute crossbody messenger is ready for anything.
6. Meet the Rogue | The minimalist crossbody for the days when less is more.
7. Meet the Sadie | A long-time Sherpani favorite, this crossbody has ALL the pockets.
8. Meet the Skye | This "sneaky big" bag has two strap options and endless uses.
9. Meet the Wayfarer | Our newest adventure-ready sling with a convertible design!
10. Meet the Zoom | The crossbody purse that will (finally) keep you organized.

 

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