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PUMA Formal Solid Black Polyester 21L Water-Resistant Backpack

FA score8.4Great
Design8.5
Material8
Comfort9
Value for money8

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Our verdict

What we liked

  • Massive Storage Offers three main compartments with "heaps" of spacing.
  • Specialized Organization Features a unique dedicated space for cards and multiple organizer pockets.
  • Water Repellent The polyester has a coating that makes the fabric water-repellent.
  • Superior Strap Support Uses wide J-shaped shoulder straps that distribute pressure well, offering great support for heavy weights.
  • Smart Side Pockets Includes one standard stretch pocket and one zippered pocket for better utility.

Could be better

  • Laptop Sleeve Design While the padding is okay, the laptop compartment lacks a securing strap.

Specifications

TYPE icon
TYPE
Backpack
COLOUR icon
COLOUR
Black
OCCASION icon
OCCASION
Formal
MATERIAL icon
MATERIAL
Polyster
DESIGN & PATTERN icon
DESIGN & PATTERN
Solid
VOLUME IN LITERS icon
VOLUME IN LITERS
21
BACKPACK MAIN COMPARTMENT icon
BACKPACK MAIN COMPARTMENT
3 and More
COMPARTMENT CLOSER icon
COMPARTMENT CLOSER
Zip
EXTERNAL COMPARTMENT icon
EXTERNAL COMPARTMENT
2
PADDED LAPTOP COMPARTMENT icon
PADDED LAPTOP COMPARTMENT
Padded
SHOULDER STRAP TYPE icon
SHOULDER STRAP TYPE
J-shaped curved
PADDED SHOULDER STRAP icon
PADDED SHOULDER STRAP
Normal Padded
SIDE POCKETS icon
SIDE POCKETS
1 Stash + 1 Zip Pocket
TROLLY COMPATIBLE icon
TROLLY COMPATIBLE
Yes
WATER RESISTANCE icon
WATER RESISTANCE
Yes
DIMENSIONS icon
DIMENSIONS
13.5 x 31.5 x 43 cm

About Puma

All Puma

Rudolf Dassler registered Puma in Herzogenaurach, Germany, in January 1948, first as RUDA and then renamed it Puma that October. The company is now the listed Puma SE. In India it has operated since 2005 through its own subsidiary, Puma Sports India, rather than a licensee, and sells through in.puma.com, exclusive stores and authorised marketplace storefronts.

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Questions about this product

Is the PUMA Formal Solid Black Polyester 21L Water-Resistant Backpack worth buying?

We rate it 8.4/10 (great) after buying and testing it ourselves. What we liked most: Massive Storage: Offers three main compartments with "heaps" of spacing. Could be better: Laptop Sleeve Design: While the padding is okay, the laptop compartment lacks a securing strap.

Where can I buy the PUMA Formal Solid Black Polyester 21L Water-Resistant Backpack?

It’s listed on Amazon, Flipkart, Myntra, Ajio and Nykaa. The store buttons at the top of this page open each listing, so you can check today’s price and sizes there.

What is the PUMA Formal Solid Black Polyester 21L Water-Resistant Backpack made of?

Material: Polyster; Shoulder strap type: J-shaped curved; Padded shoulder strap: Normal Padded. See Specifications above for the full details.

Is the PUMA Formal Solid Black Polyester 21L Water-Resistant Backpack comfortable?

We score its comfort 9/10 (excellent), after using it ourselves.

Is the PUMA Formal Solid Black Polyester 21L Water-Resistant Backpack good value for money?

Its value-for-money score is 8/10 (great): we weigh what you get against similar products we’ve tested.

Is Puma an Indian brand?

No. Puma is from Germany, founded in 1948.

Is Puma a good brand?

We have bought and tested 100 Puma products, and their average FA score is 7.9/10 (good). The best-rated so far is the PUMA SPEEDCAT OG Sneakers For Men at 9/10.

How does Fashion Audit score products?

We buy every product ourselves and score it out of 10 on design, material quality, comfort and value for money. The FA score is the average of those scores. No paid placements: brands can’t buy a better score.

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