I have a doughnut macaroon and Kanken, while the kanken is nice because its waterproof, doughnut has sooo many pockets and as someone who always overpacks, they are super helpful! I like both tbh ^^
thank you for putting a reasonable amount of stuff in the bags because for a highschool student looking at reviews for this backpackson amazon they put like 2 items and it ain’t very helpful
Not just high school.....also middle school.....well at least for my middle school we have to carry everything in our backpacks and it adds up over time
I'm an adult and sometimes I need a bag that could handle notebooks, book, water, shoes, additional cloths, some groceries, IDs and stuff I usually have with me (i.e medicine, bandaids, pads, needles, toothbrush)... Yeah, that nice that someone shows I can fit laptop and and scarf in it, but I need to know MORE! 😉
I was thinking about getting the Doughnut Macaroon, but now I think I'm going to purchase the Himawari. They both seem quite good, but the price just makes my decision a whole lot clearer. I'm a kid, so, I don't want to spend a lot of money.
Me too. Like for me, back to school shopping is here umm in like 3 weeks and everything will be sold out by then so🤷♀️ and thank u for making me change my mind about that other backpack (idk how to spell it and idrc) that every basic girl has. And also when i first saw it i thought it would be so uncomfortable bc of its small straps. Specially when u have like textbooks in there. But annyways thank u. and its WAYYYYYY cheaper
People who like Kankens love the minimalistic outlook, it's simple, it provides maximum storage, and as an architect student who brings lots of supplies for drafting to school, Kanken holds everything I needed without looking too bulky and it won't feel as much heavy. People who like Doughnuts love the maximum storage and the organization of items as it has many pockets. It has a thicker fabric(but both Kankens and Doughnuts are durable when it comes to fabric), thicker straps and what sets Doughnuts apart from Kankens are their buckled designs which serves as a contrast to the Kankens' simplistic outlook. We all have our preferences. Let's respect what other people like. I still love the Kanken, but I'd still recommend Doughnuts to people, or either depending on what they want and need.
Yess. I use my Kanken for going outside and it’s pretty good. Would not recommend for school unless you buy the bigger ones. But I would love to use the doughnut one for school.
What abt the straps when carrying heavy items for long durations? I heard the doughnut is a lot more comfortable than the himawari. Idk abt the kanken tho. Does anyone have any thought? Id rlly appreciate it
I have both a Fjallraven Kanken and a Doughnut and I can say that the Doughnut one is way more practical to use than Kanken. the Doughnut bag is water resistant, has a lot of compartments, and requires minimal maintenance. I rarely use my Kanken cause the color fades the more you use it (especially when you use it under the sun cause of the dye) and I hate seeing dirt on it (cause I have the light shade one) and it's so expensive
I have a doughnut backpack too! I love it but I didn’t realize until now that there were buttons on the front pocket, so for the past couple of months having it I’ve been using the buckle but later I gave up on it so I didn’t put anything in it LOL
I bought a blue and white Himawari for college and it’s pretty durable. It holds :my 13 in laptop(and charger), a binder planner, 5 subject notebook, folder and 2 textbooks. Not to mention the many pockets it holds stores : my gum, pencil case, phone and calculator. It’s a very nice backpack and very cute!! My only concern is sometimes to open the front pouch the buttons are stubborn and requires a little force. Other then that it’s perfect for me! They have a variety of colors to pick from and it’s not too big or small in size.
Annie Nguyen hi! i bought mine on amazon for 35$ but i believe the price has gone up a bit. just type in himawari in the search and it should pop up. hope this helps!
i bought a doughnut just about 3 years ago now, even though covid hit, i went to a small school during that time and was able to stay hybrid so i used it still, for the amount of stuff the backpack has been through in the past 3 years of high school, it's held up absolutely amazing! the quality is well worth the price and it's very practical if you can minimize the amount of supplies you use for school (even though i overstuff mine every day). very much recommend it!
It is a pretty nice brand. I bought a himawari backpack and really love it. It’s cute, practical and I got mine for about $30 (wayyy better price than $70 for a kanken if you ask me)
I got a pastel blue and pink doughnut backpack. I only bought it 2 months ago and used it once so it’s relatively brand new. If anyone wants to buy it, you can inform me since I don’t see myself using it in the future. I can send you pics of it.
girl thanks for the review! even though i already had purchased the himawari, i was always curious to see how it competed with macaroon. even though it’s not the original one, i’m still happy with it. i currently use it for school. i’m not too mad that i didn’t get the doughnut because the small differences don’t bother me. sorry i’m rambling but again thanks for the video! really helped me out :)))
MY TAKE: I have a kanken mini and a standard size doughnut backpack. I’m in college and I’ve condensed most of my books and notes into my iPad or MacBook. They both have their pros and cons, I can use them both for class, but if you live in an area where it rains a lot the Doughnut will be your best friend. Water physically repels off the backpack and I never have to worry about my iPad getting wet. I’ve been caught in a pop-up shower with no umbrella; the Doughnut handled it well and everything stayed dry. As far as summer, both backpacks do a good job of keeping the interior cool if they’re placed in direct sunlight. I have 2 dark colored backpacks (Doughnut: wine; Kanken: graphite). I’ll admit the Doughnut’s interior does not get warm AT ALL even in the Florida sun - the water I had in my bag for hours still stayed cool. Whereas using a kanken the water was no longer cold, but not terribly warm.
Thank you for this in-depth, non-biased review!! I had been debating between these two bags for my upcoming college semester, and I think I'll go with the Himawari to save a bit of money
Love this comparison! It's exactly what I look for when I try and find review videos on anything, wasn't even looking for a new bag but because of your vid I think I'm gonna buy the Himawari!
I am sooo glad you uploaded this. It's funny bc when I looked for a video like this it was nowhere to be found and I've already bought the him a war I backpack. Either way the video is still great
i have had a pink and blue Himawari backpack for about a year and i honestly love it. it is so nice and functional and i got it for about 25. its held up perfectly so far especially considering i literally abuse it on the daily. defo get one
this video is the whole reason why i bought a doughnut! the himawari was cheaper (around $40 ish) but shipping to the uk is $40 adding up to $80. so i got a doughnut for £40 and it’s amazing!
It’s cute but I think I I prefer the kanken since it’s more eco-friendly and helps with my back problems because the weight is evenly distributed. I actually like the straps because I have small shoulders so normal backpack straps keep sliding off. The kanken was definitely a great investment for me :)
You're so adorable. "All black makes me too sad" 😂. I love black (its like my soul). But i'm considering getting the pink one because it's so cute. I'm looking for a backpack that isn't too expensive that I can use in high school (im a senior yay) and college.
I have the Doughnut Macaroon in the large size I have to say it is quite spacious, I can fit my pencil case in the front pocket and I still have room to fit more. In the main compartment I can fit my school laptop in the laptop compartment (its 13 inches) a 5 liter toiletry bag, 3 Kokuyo notebooks 2 being 50 pages and the other one being 80, a standard 3 ring 1 1/5 binder and in both the large pocket on the flap and the back zipper above the laptop compartment I can fit a 300 page book, in the two inner side pockets I can fit water bottles and charging cables. I even have space for more things and could totally fit a lunch box and planner in the main compartment. The quality is great and you can adjust straps if it is to lose/tight. Just so you know the large size has 2 extra compartments, 1 above the laptop compartment and 1 on the back of the bag where straps are, these extra compartments are only on the large size so remember that if you are looking into buying a Doughnut Macaroon.
I'm getting the Himawari cause I'm poor and a student. I need the extra room for books and after looking at multiple reviews, You can't even tell it's a bootleg company.
People have been saying that the himawari is just a knockoff of the doughnut (I bought it for the significantly cheaper prices) and tbh it’s not even bad enough to say it’s a knockoff.
I feel like both bags are made by the same company, but himawari is just a price-cut version for thrifty people. I bought the himawari for my day-to-day use and I plan on buying the Doughtnut large stone color for my travelling:)
This is so high quality.... I'm looking for a backpack as I'm going to college, you have no idea how much your video helped! Keep making more! I'm subscribing.
thank you so much for this. unfortunately, the large doughnut macaroon backpack is sold out and i’m left with the stranded version that barely fits my highschool textbooks 😔😔 i’m so happy that there is another alternative!! very informational, thank you!!
Is the Himawari thats shown in this video the smaller 14” or the 17” version? I don’t need another backpack, I don’t need another backpack, I don’t need another backpack.... ooh look, a cute backpack! 🤦🏼♀️
This has been meeee for 2 weeks now. I'm not in school, so I don't need a backpack for that, but I use one for my daily walks to carry my water bottle, extra dog gear, my Kanken gear bag, etc., and I have spent lots of money figuring out what is most comfortable for me. My Himawari has been it so far. I haven't used my Kanken for walks yet because I love it and the color so much, that I'm afraid to get it dirty. In fact, I've considered another Kanken in the same color just to have a spare.
Whoa~ I needed this. I'm so glad to find these video. I love my Anello bag but I needed more pockets so I was considering of buying Himawari (since it was the only brand readily available in local stores here) but I wasn't sure about it. Thank you! 🌷
I have the Soda x Cream mini. I handwashed it with detergent powder and put it in the dryer. Now it looks new! All the dirt from my daily commute is gone. The leather trimming is genuine (I personally love leather so those who don't might want to consider that). I love this backpack but a part of me still wants to try the Kanken mini. I have Anello mini and it's also good. I know that a lot of people swear by their Kanken so I'm still intrigued. Not sure if it's worth it though.
Thank you for this video! I watched it like a year ago and I thought "why am I watching this I'm never going to get that backpack lol" funny enough I just bought a red/white/blue himawari of Amazon (paid 26 dollars for it!) and I'm completely in love!
Superior Johnten yes it is very good quality and very cute! I’m only using it as a travel bag though because it isn’t big enough at least for me as a school bag :)
ღGacha Cookieღ it depends really, for me it wouldn’t have been (because I’m now in eighth grade) but it might work for you! Mine couldn’t fit a binder, and 3 notebooks so if you will need more than that I wouldnt recommend it as a school bag :)
thank you so much for this video !!!!!! i was looking for information on the doughnut and this helped lots !!! you’re super informative and thorough and that’s amazing !!! much love !!
I got the Doughnut Macaroon classic and I love it. It's very durable, lightweight, and can fit lots of stuff. When I say it's durable, i mean it is very very very durable. I used it a mommy bag 😊
I just received my Doughnut Macaroon today and I’m already in love with it. The quality is amazing. The canvas feels silky and not like a rough canvas.
I have a seventeen London backpack and I think it’s a mixture of these two tbh, I love the seventeen London backpack so much but between these two bags I think the black one is better for high school or college students while the pink one is better for middle and elementary students since it’s more compact and smaller
I just got My himawari backpack today and it’s really good I got the 17 inch I haven’t used it yet because school hasn’t started for me but I do think this backpack is going to last me a while :)
omg thank you so much for this video :))) I was just wondering, are they comfortable backpack ? Like when you wear them ? Is one more comfortable than the other ?
I love these style of bags. I just knew these trademarks in RUclips videos and already bought another doughnut backpack, it really is high quality. But before I knew these I bought the same style at aliexpress the store was Findpop, I've been using these bags for a couple of years and have not complains, but I admit that doughnut are better quality
I had the pink version backpack for while, and if you plan on using this backpack for school long term I would not recommend simply because the leather like material wears out and ends up ripping off. If your not using it for a rigorous school schedule with lots of binders and books, then you should be fine, overall it's a great backpack
Thank you for this very informative video! I didn't want to spend too much money on the doughnut but I was also afraid the himawari isn't in a good quality xD Now I know that I can buy the himawari soon, without being worried about quality, thank you!
I’m honestly only buying a Himawari bc Doughnut has been out of stock of the color I’ve wanted for MONTHS.. I’m not sure if they just don’t restock or if it sells out extremely fast
6:10 is p solid evidence to me that himawari uses fake leather ! As i always suspected. Because if u sniff it there is no leather smell. Finally ! I can buy a himawari backpack. I have been desperately wanting to for years (seriously, years) but never did because they pretend to use real leather and i am vegan
Hi, may I know which is more comfortable to carry with the heavy load in the bag? coz I usually have big books to bring around plus I need walk long distance daily, so comfortability is something I prioritize. Please let me know! thanks a great lot for the video too!
Okej ale zabrakło mi najważniejszego - jak leży na plecach. Kupiłam ostatnio Himawari i wbijał mi się w część lędźwiową i odstawał w części piersiowej kręgosłupa, jakby był źle wyprofilowany. Czy Doughnut też tak ma? Jak się go nosi w porównaniu do Himawari?
hey, I came back. I got the Himawari backpack to test out if I would want to invest in a doughnut bag. The Himawari was a bit small than I thought it would be.. but it’s fine... just had a problem on the height of the bag. Anyways, thank you for this video, very helpful. 💞
my himawari bag lasted longer than my doughnut bag... the doughnut bag lost its structure while the himawari bag was still firm even after washing it a lot of times.
i was struggling to pick out a backpack so I found it helping how this was in my recommendation, I was able to pick the doughnut backpack which was in the color of sheer pink. I haven’t gotten it yet but I’m so excited to use it
I bought the Himawari on Amazon and, at least mine, has more shape than yours, and the front tag is also different, that's weird. I also noticed the "watermark" inside Doughnut, your Himawari doesn't have one but mine has, wat? Haha I really like my Himawari (because money haha) but I'd like it better if it had a mini or larger version as Doughnut does Great video btw, I wasn't really sure on which one to buy, this could've helped me better than just comparing prices haha
@@Angelina-vr5mz I got a dark blue w/beige (I don't really know the names) but that may be the reason, also I've seen the styles have changed a little bit
I'm looking for a backpack that will fit my laptop, the screen is 15.6 in but the actual length of the laptop is 14 in. Do you think it will fit inside of the himawari?
Just A* Hermit i think people only like Kankens cause of that dumb 14 year old tik tok trend lmao But Kankens are good for daily using BUT I wouldn’t use it for school even in bigger size cause I surely would buy a doughnut standard for a less price and better option.Some people say kankens can get really wet on heavy rains and would wet ur items inside.However that doesn’t happen with Doughnut backpack(only rarely,I can’t consider,I’ve watched a vid with a girl comparing kanken and doughnut)
when you say you have a 14" laptop that fits, do you mean the screen is 14" or the laptop size itself is 14"? I'm considering buying the Himawari, and I have a 15.4" MacBook Pro, but the length is technically only 14" wide...will that mean it'll fit in this bag?
my laptop's screen is 14"- the dimensions of my laptop are 9.5" x 13.5" with .5" thickness and it fits snugly in the laptop compartment with very little room to move. i think that the MacBook Pro would be too big but it could fit in the Doughnut Macaroon Large bag which is $95+
You could get a 17 inch one www.amazon.com/Himawari-Backpack-Waterproof-Women，Fits-15-6-17inch/dp/B07FS18T5G/ref=sr_1_4?crid=36V6ZRRJSU9SD&keywords=large%2Bhimawari%2Bbackpack&qid=1561833896&s=gateway&sprefix=Large%2Bhimawari%2B%2Caps%2C214&sr=8-4&th=1
Living for the start of fromsarah and a quiet insightful review! Now seriously considering purchasing a bag ;) Also would it really be a sarah video without a bottled water? lmao
whaaaa j just bought a himawari and it fits all of my stuff except I either have to choose my binder or my water bottle and I honestly need both to survive. I never knew it was a copy of another company! Cause I bought it on amazon! But it’s honestly great quality for a knockoff I mean I don’t see much difference if it’s literally made of the same material why get the doughnut? edit: I actually finnessed it and I can fit everything from my rusty $16 backpack from Costco. I love the backpack!
Woah both of these look soo much better than the kankens actually
Makes me regret getting it cause their also more affordable
@@arain764niara I almost bought one of those kanken backpacks lmao thank god I didn't 😂
Jenn H TBH the backpacks are very heavy when you put that much stuff in there compared to a kanken
Betty He so you’d still recommend getting a kanken?
I have a doughnut macaroon and Kanken, while the kanken is nice because its waterproof, doughnut has sooo many pockets and as someone who always overpacks, they are super helpful! I like both tbh ^^
thank you for putting a reasonable amount of stuff in the bags because for a highschool student looking at reviews for this backpackson amazon they put like 2 items and it ain’t very helpful
I agree!! I use my locker, but since I live far from school I need to bring lots of stuff.
sameee! i have a thick binder 4 notebooks and a computer
Not just high school.....also middle school.....well at least for my middle school we have to carry everything in our backpacks and it adds up over time
Exactly, my school doesn’t provide lockers and I‘m forced to carry textbooks
I'm an adult and sometimes I need a bag that could handle notebooks, book, water, shoes, additional cloths, some groceries, IDs and stuff I usually have with me (i.e medicine, bandaids, pads, needles, toothbrush)...
Yeah, that nice that someone shows I can fit laptop and and scarf in it, but I need to know MORE! 😉
I was thinking about getting the Doughnut Macaroon, but now I think I'm going to purchase the Himawari. They both seem quite good, but the price just makes my decision a whole lot clearer. I'm a kid, so, I don't want to spend a lot of money.
Isabella Amparo same
Me too. Like for me, back to school shopping is here umm in like 3 weeks and everything will be sold out by then so🤷♀️ and thank u for making me change my mind about that other backpack (idk how to spell it and idrc) that every basic girl has. And also when i first saw it i thought it would be so uncomfortable bc of its small straps. Specially when u have like textbooks in there. But annyways thank u. and its WAYYYYYY cheaper
I am going back to school shopping so I need to look for a good one
isabella me too and the himawari has more variety since a lot of the cute doughnut macaroon colors are out of stock
Cecilia i just ordered the himawari i think it’s gonna a so much better alternative than the Kanken and cheaper! :)
People who like Kankens love the minimalistic outlook, it's simple, it provides maximum storage, and as an architect student who brings lots of supplies for drafting to school, Kanken holds everything I needed without looking too bulky and it won't feel as much heavy.
People who like Doughnuts love the maximum storage and the organization of items as it has many pockets. It has a thicker fabric(but both Kankens and Doughnuts are durable when it comes to fabric), thicker straps and what sets Doughnuts apart from Kankens are their buckled designs which serves as a contrast to the Kankens' simplistic outlook.
We all have our preferences. Let's respect what other people like. I still love the Kanken, but I'd still recommend Doughnuts to people, or either depending on what they want and need.
Preach
I really like my doughnut bag for school but if the Kankakee was cheaper I would buy it for weekends and stuff
Yess. I use my Kanken for going outside and it’s pretty good. Would not recommend for school unless you buy the bigger ones. But I would love to use the doughnut one for school.
For anyone who prefers a minimalistic style, I'm not sure about doughnut but Himawari has other different styles that doesn't use the buckles
What abt the straps when carrying heavy items for long durations? I heard the doughnut is a lot more comfortable than the himawari. Idk abt the kanken tho. Does anyone have any thought? Id rlly appreciate it
Yo this is cuter and more practical looking than the kanken.
But I already bought a kanken a while back... sheet imma have to spend some more money
I thought it was the same brand until the price appeared
These are gonna be the new kanken I’m calling it now
better2gether same but i still want a kanken and these lol
ley lol I have a kanken and I really like it
Oh no.
better2gether i got a black kanken lmao and I love it so much
These have been around for a while lol. I prefer these ones. I sold my kanken. It wasn’t as comfortable as the doughnut.
thank u so much for this, i finally convinced myself that i dont need a kanken hahah
Bethany R - yeah same 😂 A kanken looks trendy and all but so does a golden Himawari 😂
I have both a Fjallraven Kanken and a Doughnut and I can say that the Doughnut one is way more practical to use than Kanken. the Doughnut bag is water resistant, has a lot of compartments, and requires minimal maintenance. I rarely use my Kanken cause the color fades the more you use it (especially when you use it under the sun cause of the dye) and I hate seeing dirt on it (cause I have the light shade one) and it's so expensive
kankens are water resistant as well
You prolly have a fake kanken cuz theyre waterproof and the colour dosent fade and ive got a light red one and got it on sale for like 34£ 🤷🏻♀️
@@anna-py7tq There are certain colors that fade more easily depending on how you take care of it.
I have a doughnut backpack too! I love it but I didn’t realize until now that there were buttons on the front pocket, so for the past couple of months having it I’ve been using the buckle but later I gave up on it so I didn’t put anything in it LOL
Felicia Eira OMG UR SO RELATABLE I have purple and that D I R T Y
I bought a blue and white Himawari for college and it’s pretty durable. It holds :my 13 in laptop(and charger), a binder planner, 5 subject notebook, folder and 2 textbooks. Not to mention the many pockets it holds stores : my gum, pencil case, phone and calculator. It’s a very nice backpack and very cute!! My only concern is sometimes to open the front pouch the buttons are stubborn and requires a little force. Other then that it’s perfect for me! They have a variety of colors to pick from and it’s not too big or small in size.
Tammy Vo 14.9!
Hi! Where did you get your Himawari backpack? I tried looking at the official website and the links never work!
Annie Nguyen hi! i bought mine on amazon for 35$ but i believe the price has gone up a bit. just type in himawari in the search and it should pop up. hope this helps!
Le Pearly no not for me at least :)
are the zippers good??
i bought a doughnut just about 3 years ago now, even though covid hit, i went to a small school during that time and was able to stay hybrid so i used it still, for the amount of stuff the backpack has been through in the past 3 years of high school, it's held up absolutely amazing! the quality is well worth the price and it's very practical if you can minimize the amount of supplies you use for school (even though i overstuff mine every day). very much recommend it!
im so glad you shoved so much stuff in there to show just how much it actually fit in there
never heard of this brand
Its good
It is a pretty nice brand. I bought a himawari backpack and really love it. It’s cute, practical and I got mine for about $30 (wayyy better price than $70 for a kanken if you ask me)
doughnut is a local brand from Hong Kong!! :))
I got a pastel blue and pink doughnut backpack. I only bought it 2 months ago and used it once so it’s relatively brand new. If anyone wants to buy it, you can inform me since I don’t see myself using it in the future. I can send you pics of it.
How much is it? And what colour? 😊
Woahh me too im using doughnut too and its superr awesome. The first time i bought the bag its really attracted my eyes lol 💗😂
Multiplechoco Baby oh
How much and which color? Also are you charging shipping?
Wondering if this is still an option?
girl thanks for the review! even though i already had purchased the himawari, i was always curious to see how it competed with macaroon. even though it’s not the original one, i’m still happy with it. i currently use it for school. i’m not too mad that i didn’t get the doughnut because the small differences don’t bother me. sorry i’m rambling but again thanks for the video! really helped me out :)))
Sarah Merino do u have any negative thoughts about it?
I’m still stuck in deciding on what should should i buy hahahah
Hey, do you still use it? I want to buy one but i want it to last. My main concern is the strapes, do they unstitch or it's good enough quality ?
Gurl black is my favorite color.
LenientDreams Asmr lol! I'm glad all black works for you 😊😭
But it’s good you have a variety. :)
Samee
black is a no-color lol
just bought a himawari due to being in running start this fall and I didn't even know it was a boot leg version of another company till now
lmao
Turtles omg same hahahahaha I was just on here seeing if they had good reviews after I bought it ooooops 😂
i would definitely go for the himawari because even though it’s a abit flimsy it has a bit more space than the actual doughnut it’s self
Damn now u got me wanting a 60 dollar backpack
Qtea831 I believe you can find these backpacks on amazon for about half that price (at least that’s what I did)
I found the one I’m getting on amazon for close to $37 (U.S.), try her link in the description box👍👍
i got mine on aliexpress for $18
on Amazon the Himawari is only 20 dollars
slate grey well they are cheaper and it’s a different brand, also it still looks cute lmao
MY TAKE: I have a kanken mini and a standard size doughnut backpack. I’m in college and I’ve condensed most of my books and notes into my iPad or MacBook. They both have their pros and cons, I can use them both for class, but if you live in an area where it rains a lot the Doughnut will be your best friend. Water physically repels off the backpack and I never have to worry about my iPad getting wet. I’ve been caught in a pop-up shower with no umbrella; the Doughnut handled it well and everything stayed dry. As far as summer, both backpacks do a good job of keeping the interior cool if they’re placed in direct sunlight. I have 2 dark colored backpacks (Doughnut: wine; Kanken: graphite). I’ll admit the Doughnut’s interior does not get warm AT ALL even in the Florida sun - the water I had in my bag for hours still stayed cool. Whereas using a kanken the water was no longer cold, but not terribly warm.
Thank you for this in-depth, non-biased review!! I had been debating between these two bags for my upcoming college semester, and I think I'll go with the Himawari to save a bit of money
Love this comparison! It's exactly what I look for when I try and find review videos on anything, wasn't even looking for a new bag but because of your vid I think I'm gonna buy the Himawari!
I am sooo glad you uploaded this. It's funny bc when I looked for a video like this it was nowhere to be found and I've already bought the him a war I backpack. Either way the video is still great
Himawari*
i have had a pink and blue Himawari backpack for about a year and i honestly love it. it is so nice and functional and i got it for about 25. its held up perfectly so far especially considering i literally abuse it on the daily. defo get one
Amazing review! I love how detailed and practical in every aspect this is. Huge thanks for your effort!
this video is the whole reason why i bought a doughnut! the himawari was cheaper (around $40 ish) but shipping to the uk is $40 adding up to $80. so i got a doughnut for £40 and it’s amazing!
It’s cute but I think I I prefer the kanken since it’s more eco-friendly and helps with my back problems because the weight is evenly distributed. I actually like the straps because I have small shoulders so normal backpack straps keep sliding off. The kanken was definitely a great investment for me :)
I used my himawari all last year and it's still in great shape, so it is pretty durable as well :)
is it still good?
You're so adorable. "All black makes me too sad" 😂. I love black (its like my soul). But i'm considering getting the pink one because it's so cute. I'm looking for a backpack that isn't too expensive that I can use in high school (im a senior yay) and college.
lol thank you! this would be good imo but if you have many textbooks it would be a problem to fit them in XD
Himawari is just so good, it ain´t expensive, it fits everything, cute, and light
this is literally just what I needed!! I'm so happy you made this video lol 💕 beautiful and relaxing to watch too!!
you’re videos are actually so good and helpful! new subscriber
these bags are so alike its like theyre both made by the same company or have the same pattern
I have the Doughnut Macaroon in the large size I have to say it is quite spacious, I can fit my pencil case in the front pocket and I still have room to fit more. In the main compartment I can fit my school laptop in the laptop compartment (its 13 inches) a 5 liter toiletry bag, 3 Kokuyo notebooks 2 being 50 pages and the other one being 80, a standard 3 ring 1 1/5 binder and in both the large pocket on the flap and the back zipper above the laptop compartment I can fit a 300 page book, in the two inner side pockets I can fit water bottles and charging cables. I even have space for more things and could totally fit a lunch box and planner in the main compartment. The quality is great and you can adjust straps if it is to lose/tight. Just so you know the large size has 2 extra compartments, 1 above the laptop compartment and 1 on the back of the bag where straps are, these extra compartments are only on the large size so remember that if you are looking into buying a Doughnut Macaroon.
I'm getting the Himawari cause I'm poor and a student. I need the extra room for books and after looking at multiple reviews, You can't even tell it's a bootleg company.
gurl these things are not cheap
@@cordgpawhoye2563 to those with jobs, they have pretty decent prices. especially since you can reuse the product for years, y'know?
People have been saying that the himawari is just a knockoff of the doughnut (I bought it for the significantly cheaper prices) and tbh it’s not even bad enough to say it’s a knockoff.
Hey, is the himawari worth it ? I'm always scared it doesn't last
I hope you have fun on your vacation💖Those bags are really cute! I might get one for myself.
Gaby S aw thank you! ❤️
the bgm makes this video so much better
thank you for this. I'm thinking of buying the himawari one and this video is so helpful.
Tanya Boguslavsky I recommend it it’s a very nice backpack
i really love you for putting some reasonable items inside the bags
these backpacks are so beautiful!
I should’ve bought these instead and I’m starting school next week
I feel like both bags are made by the same company, but himawari is just a price-cut version for thrifty people. I bought the himawari for my day-to-day use and I plan on buying the Doughtnut large stone color for my travelling:)
This is so high quality.... I'm looking for a backpack as I'm going to college, you have no idea how much your video helped! Keep making more! I'm subscribing.
thank you so much for this. unfortunately, the large doughnut macaroon backpack is sold out and i’m left with the stranded version that barely fits my highschool textbooks 😔😔 i’m so happy that there is another alternative!! very informational, thank you!!
Is the Himawari thats shown in this video the smaller 14” or the 17” version?
I don’t need another backpack, I don’t need another backpack, I don’t need another backpack.... ooh look, a cute backpack! 🤦🏼♀️
This has been meeee for 2 weeks now.
I'm not in school, so I don't need a backpack for that, but I use one for my daily walks to carry my water bottle, extra dog gear, my Kanken gear bag, etc., and I have spent lots of money figuring out what is most comfortable for me.
My Himawari has been it so far.
I haven't used my Kanken for walks yet because I love it and the color so much, that I'm afraid to get it dirty.
In fact, I've considered another Kanken in the same color just to have a spare.
That backpack in the video is the 17” version
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Whoa~ I needed this. I'm so glad to find these video. I love my Anello bag but I needed more pockets so I was considering of buying Himawari (since it was the only brand readily available in local stores here) but I wasn't sure about it. Thank you! 🌷
i didn’t know i needed this until now. i’m so glad it was on my suggested page. thanks!!
I have the Soda x Cream mini. I handwashed it with detergent powder and put it in the dryer. Now it looks new! All the dirt from my daily commute is gone. The leather trimming is genuine (I personally love leather so those who don't might want to consider that).
I love this backpack but a part of me still wants to try the Kanken mini. I have Anello mini and it's also good. I know that a lot of people swear by their Kanken so I'm still intrigued. Not sure if it's worth it though.
These are so cute! Have fun on your trip!
pixy thank you! I will 😊
Thank you for this video! I watched it like a year ago and I thought "why am I watching this I'm never going to get that backpack lol" funny enough I just bought a red/white/blue himawari of Amazon (paid 26 dollars for it!) and I'm completely in love!
ok u just made it harder for me which one to choose kshsksjks i love this video btw❣️
I just ordered a Himawari on amazon! (They have very cute color options!)
Milk Bun. has it come in yet?? Does it looks nice??
because i am considering buying a himawari today
Superior Johnten yes it is very good quality and very cute! I’m only using it as a travel bag though because it isn’t big enough at least for me as a school bag :)
@@ellatakami Do you reccomend this bag for 7th grade?
ღGacha Cookieღ it depends really, for me it wouldn’t have been (because I’m now in eighth grade) but it might work for you! Mine couldn’t fit a binder, and 3 notebooks so if you will need more than that I wouldnt recommend it as a school bag :)
thank you so much for this video !!!!!! i was looking for information on the doughnut and this helped lots !!! you’re super informative and thorough and that’s amazing !!! much love !!
I got the Doughnut Macaroon classic and I love it. It's very durable, lightweight, and can fit lots of stuff. When I say it's durable, i mean it is very very very durable. I used it a mommy bag 😊
Mich Elle what website I am looking for a good color and idk any website
@@vickyy2874 Amazon has it for 20
I just received my Doughnut Macaroon today and I’m already in love with it. The quality is amazing. The canvas feels silky and not like a rough canvas.
I ordered mine. How long would you assume it could last ? *also have a nice day*
@@heyhoes9419 helloo, have you gotten yours yet
@@ashari2077 yeah
h e y h o e s this is going to sound weird but i’m so happy for youu☺️ what size did you get
@@ashari2077 oh i got the standard size 😁
i was planning to buy a black kanken but this bag looks reallu nice and has more pockets
Quality bag review! Great job! Idk if you compare other bags but if you dont you should! Great camera angles and informative.
I got my doughnut bag off amazon for 25 dollers and it has lasted me 4 years now and is still as durable as when i first got it👍🏻
I have a seventeen London backpack and I think it’s a mixture of these two tbh, I love the seventeen London backpack so much but between these two bags I think the black one is better for high school or college students while the pink one is better for middle and elementary students since it’s more compact and smaller
On Amazon, "doughnut" is just $30.
I'm thinking of getting the Himawari one, but I'm not sure if the pastel colors will get dirty easily.
The pink one I have in some areas kinda faded but it's still cute
My pastel one held up nicely all through last year :) it is easy to wash if needed
What???
late, but I could wash things off easily with a damp papertowel
These colors are my mood and there's no in between hehe
A very detail and informative comparison video. Great job!
I just got My himawari backpack today and it’s really good I got the 17 inch I haven’t used it yet because school hasn’t started for me but I do think this backpack is going to last me a while :)
omg thank you so much for this video :))) I was just wondering, are they comfortable backpack ? Like when you wear them ? Is one more comfortable than the other ?
The water droplet was so satisfying
I love these style of bags. I just knew these trademarks in RUclips videos and already bought another doughnut backpack, it really is high quality. But before I knew these I bought the same style at aliexpress the store was Findpop, I've been using these bags for a couple of years and have not complains, but I admit that doughnut are better quality
I had the pink version backpack for while, and if you plan on using this backpack for school long term I would not recommend simply because the leather like material wears out and ends up ripping off. If your not using it for a rigorous school schedule with lots of binders and books, then you should be fine, overall it's a great backpack
Rachu I'm just know realizing how many Army's are in the comment section 😅
Thank you for this very informative video! I didn't want to spend too much money on the doughnut but I was also afraid the himawari isn't in a good quality xD
Now I know that I can buy the himawari soon, without being worried about quality, thank you!
I’m honestly only buying a Himawari bc Doughnut has been out of stock of the color I’ve wanted for MONTHS.. I’m not sure if they just don’t restock or if it sells out extremely fast
Some colours are pretty rare so they are either for an extremely outrageous price, and yes most of the time they sell out
6:10 is p solid evidence to me that himawari uses fake leather ! As i always suspected. Because if u sniff it there is no leather smell. Finally ! I can buy a himawari backpack. I have been desperately wanting to for years (seriously, years) but never did because they pretend to use real leather and i am vegan
Hi, may I know which is more comfortable to carry with the heavy load in the bag? coz I usually have big books to bring around plus I need walk long distance daily, so comfortability is something I prioritize. Please let me know! thanks a great lot for the video too!
I actually needed this video thanks so much
thanks for this! i was thinking about getting the himawari but i didn’t know that much about it
Okej ale zabrakło mi najważniejszego - jak leży na plecach. Kupiłam ostatnio Himawari i wbijał mi się w część lędźwiową i odstawał w części piersiowej kręgosłupa, jakby był źle wyprofilowany. Czy Doughnut też tak ma? Jak się go nosi w porównaniu do Himawari?
does the himawari fit a binder/ multiple binders?
hey, I came back. I got the Himawari backpack to test out if I would want to invest in a doughnut bag. The Himawari was a bit small than I thought it would be.. but it’s fine... just had a problem on the height of the bag. Anyways, thank you for this video, very helpful. 💞
my himawari bag lasted longer than my doughnut bag... the doughnut bag lost its structure while the himawari bag was still firm even after washing it a lot of times.
Ugh yessssssss I've been looking for a good backpack!
same :)
This review is so good I subscribed just because of the extensive info.
i was struggling to pick out a backpack so I found it helping how this was in my recommendation, I was able to pick the doughnut backpack which was in the color of sheer pink. I haven’t gotten it yet but I’m so excited to use it
Nctscult Im thinking about getting one for this school year and I was wondering how long it took to deliver?
Besides the color of the himawan would you still have used it
This is a great and straight forward comparison
I bought the Himawari on Amazon and, at least mine, has more shape than yours, and the front tag is also different, that's weird. I also noticed the "watermark" inside Doughnut, your Himawari doesn't have one but mine has, wat? Haha
I really like my Himawari (because money haha) but I'd like it better if it had a mini or larger version as Doughnut does
Great video btw, I wasn't really sure on which one to buy, this could've helped me better than just comparing prices haha
Karla Decena what color did you get? I know the other himawari bags have different tags/labels than the full black one so it depends
Himawari now has a small and large version too
@@Angelina-vr5mz I got a dark blue w/beige (I don't really know the names) but that may be the reason, also I've seen the styles have changed a little bit
Karla Decena I have light blue w/beige and mine’s flimsy ish, but it does have the watermark in it as well
does it look big when carried? because I'm looking for bag packs (able to fit a 14inch laptop) for petite size ( I'm around 5'')
I got a Himawari, and it's pretty. I just didn't expect it to look so small haha. But it is almost the same size as the Kanken.
Such a helpful video! Answered all my questions and more. Thanks so much!💕
Ooo im sick in my bed and honestly this is the nicest review to watch while sick in bed
Real nice music! UwU
I'm looking for a backpack that will fit my laptop, the screen is 15.6 in but the actual length of the laptop is 14 in. Do you think it will fit inside of the himawari?
I think would fit
Hehe i got the doughnut macaroon for school! Its lavender and it holds so much 😍😍🧚♀️
What size?
no, i’m seriously digging these more than kankens. i mean....have you seen the price tag compared to these??
Besides, they seem to have a better structure and have more pockets. Kanken to me are just a strap of cloth lol
Just A* Hermit i think people only like Kankens cause of that dumb 14 year old tik tok trend lmao But Kankens are good for daily using BUT I wouldn’t use it for school even in bigger size cause I surely would buy a doughnut standard for a less price and better option.Some people say kankens can get really wet on heavy rains and would wet ur items inside.However that doesn’t happen with Doughnut backpack(only rarely,I can’t consider,I’ve watched a vid with a girl comparing kanken and doughnut)
when you say you have a 14" laptop that fits, do you mean the screen is 14" or the laptop size itself is 14"? I'm considering buying the Himawari, and I have a 15.4" MacBook Pro, but the length is technically only 14" wide...will that mean it'll fit in this bag?
my laptop's screen is 14"- the dimensions of my laptop are 9.5" x 13.5" with .5" thickness and it fits snugly in the laptop compartment with very little room to move.
i think that the MacBook Pro would be too big but it could fit in the Doughnut Macaroon Large bag which is $95+
@Naomi Gayle They only have two sizes. Small and the regular large one.
You could get a 17 inch one
www.amazon.com/Himawari-Backpack-Waterproof-Women，Fits-15-6-17inch/dp/B07FS18T5G/ref=sr_1_4?crid=36V6ZRRJSU9SD&keywords=large%2Bhimawari%2Bbackpack&qid=1561833896&s=gateway&sprefix=Large%2Bhimawari%2B%2Caps%2C214&sr=8-4&th=1
both of these backpacks are so cute & look very efficient💖💕i might actually buy the doughnut one
Living for the start of fromsarah and a quiet insightful review! Now seriously considering purchasing a bag ;) Also would it really be a sarah video without a bottled water? lmao
we all need a little hydration in our lives haha!!
whaaaa j just bought a himawari and it fits all of my stuff except I either have to choose my binder or my water bottle and I honestly need both to survive. I never knew it was a copy of another company! Cause I bought it on amazon! But it’s honestly great quality for a knockoff I mean I don’t see much difference if it’s literally made of the same material why get the doughnut?
edit: I actually finnessed it and I can fit everything from my rusty $16 backpack from Costco. I love the backpack!
Thank you so much for the video.. I have bought himawari pink and grey backpack and its very nice😍
honestly screw kankens at this point
yeah honestly screw the arctic foxes in sweden am i right ladies
Dont dare insult my kanken the bitch is solid
Donkoi Hoseok sksksksk and I oop
@@severelyunsure just because you have a kanken doesn't mean you're a vsco girl
@@severelyunsure sksksk I am a break your jaw and I oop
Thank you I finally found a real link the the macaroon backpack
Is this the same bag she had in the video because the link did not work for me: doughnutofficial.co.uk/collections/macaroon/products/macaroon-rose
I got a himawari bag. It looks small but it fits a lot of stuff. It’s also water resistant.
I recommend it.
Marilyn Tran does it hold multiple binders?
Marilyn Tran hi what size did u buy? :)
Is the Himawari backpack the standard or large size?
The Himawari backpack in the video was the large size
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