The 3-in-1 Bag That Does It All—Sherpani Soleil Review

We’ve always thought three bags for the price—and closet space—of one was a pretty good deal. Turns out, we’re not the only ones.

New York Magazine’s The Strategist recently put the Sherpani Soleil to the test and called our award-winning, fan-favorite 3-in-1 tote pack the bag that “does it all,” praising it as the most versatile bag the writer had tested so far. 

We’re long-time Soleil fans ourselves (okay, we’re a little biased), so we know exactly what they mean. The Soleil AT is truly the 3-in-1 tote that can do it all. It’s packed with smart anti-theft features—like RFID protection, slash-proof fabric, chair loop lock, locking zippers—and a convertible design that lets you switch between backpack, tote, and crossbody without swapping bags every time your plans change. 

Built-in security features, thoughtful organization, high-quality recycled materials, and personal-item-friendly sizing come together to create one bag that’s ready for much more than just your morning commute. 

Here’s what caught The Strategist’s attention, and what we’re sure will catch yours too. 

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A 3-in-1 Convertible Bag: Backpack, Tote, and Crossbody

The Soleil’s biggest selling point is also the simplest: it’s three bags wrapped into one.

Need your hands free for an active day exploring a new city? Wear it as a backpack. 

Wanting something a little more elevated for dinner plans? Carry it as a tote. 

Running through airport terminals and need quick access to your belongings? Crossbody it is. 

The Strategist found this feature especially useful, noting the convenience of switching carry styles depending on where the day took them: “It’s one of the most versatile bags I’ve ever tested.”

That versatility matters because real life rarely calls for one type of bag all day long. 

Maybe you're taking the train to work in the morning, carrying your laptop and water bottle on your back. At lunch, you grab the tote handles on your way out the door. Friday afternoon, you slide the bag over your suitcase handle and head straight for the airport.

The Soleil can keep up with wherever your day takes you while eliminating the need for three different bags to fit the occasion. That’s the beauty of an anti-theft convertible backpack: instead of choosing between a backpack, tote, and crossbody, you get to choose how you want to carry it right now.

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It Carries Like a Backpack Without Always Looking Like One

Backpacks are a travel staple for a reason. They’re comfortable, built with plenty of room, practical, and leave your hands free for what matters. You know, like your latte and passport. 

But there are also times when you don’t want to lug around a big backpack—or you want something that looks a bit more elevated. That’s where the Soleil’s convertible design earns its reputation. 

The padded backpack straps offer a comfortable, convenient way to carry your belongings on busier routes, and once you’re ready to convert, you can tuck them away and carry it as a tote or crossbody instead. 

“The best thing about the Soleil, though, is its abundance of straps. While most totepacks max out at four, this one has five. The backpack straps, which can be tucked away into a sleeve when the bag is in tote mode, are cushiony enough to wear comfortably for long walks.” The Strategist. 

Built-In Anti-Theft Features

Versatility may catch your attention first, but the Soleil has another, just as useful feature hiding under its sleek exterior: built-in anti-theft protection. (And a lot of it.)

The Soleil is part of Sherpani's Carry the Calm Anti-Theft Collection, which means it was designed specifically with security in mind. That includes: 

• Slash-resistant bottom and strap

• RFID-blocking technology

• Locking Hypalon zippers 

• Chair loop lock that lets you secure your bag while you unwind 

The important thing is that these features don't change how you use the bag. You still get the soft construction and lightweight versatility of a totepack; the security is just there in the background, doing its job. 

That's the idea behind Carry the Calm. Your bag handles a few more details so you can spend less time worrying and focus on the journey ahead—wherever that may be. 

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A Personal Item Travel Bag That Works Every Day

The best kind of travel bags shouldn’t spend months of the year sitting in your closet waiting for the moment you’re ready to hop on a plane. They should be able to do more than that. 

That’s what we believe the Soleil really gets right. 

At 11” x 15” x 5.5”, it’s perfectly designed to fit under the seat in front of you, meeting the personal item size requirements for standard airlines. Plus, it has what you’d expect from a genuinely great travel bag: 18-liter capacity, a luggage trolley sleeve for easy mobility, a padded laptop compartment, dual water bottle pockets, padded straps, and multiple ways to carry it. 

But here’s the thing: none of those features make it only a travel bag. In fact, many of them make it exceptional for just about any occasion. 

Bring it to work. Take it on the train. Carry it to the farmers market. Pack it for a weekend away. Toss your laptop inside and work from the coffee shop. Wear it on your back while exploring a new city, then switch it to a crossbody before dinner.

We call it a travel bag because it’s designed for movement—but movement doesn’t only happen because of a boarding pass. 

Made for the Long Haul With Durable Recycled Materials 

We’re pretty sure a bag designed to do the work of three is also one that you’ll want to keep around… for a while. 

That’s why we crafted the Soleil with recycled nylon, part of Sherpani's ongoing commitment to giving existing materials another life while creating bags durable enough to go the distance with you, over the long haul. 

For us, sustainability, style, and function have always gone hand in hand. 

Sustainability isn't only about what a bag is made from. It's also about making something versatile enough to use again and again, rather than buying one bag for the airport, another for commuting, another for everyday errands, and another for weekend trips. 

So, Is the Soleil Worth the Hype? 

We obviously know our answer. 

But what we loved the most about The Strategist’s review wasn’t just that they liked the Soleil. It’s why they liked it. 

They put the bag to the test in real life and found exactly what we’ve always intended it to do: adapt. And underneath it all, anti-theft features are quietly helping protect what you're carrying along the way.

One bag, three ways to wear it, a whole lot of places to take it. Now it’s your turn to try. 

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