I usually go for pink, but I ordered this backpack in maroon and I’m so glad I did. I would describe the color as more of a dark lipstick red, which is even better! I needed a backpack for a trip to Hawaii. As ridiculous as it sounds, I wanted something large and sturdy enough to fit a pineapple, just in case we passed by any road-side fruit stands along our travels. This backpack was perfect. The straps and the back are padded for comfort, there’s the perfect amount of storage pockets inside, tSee full review