Portland Gear Reviews

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Charity R.Verified

I’m pretty sure I have an obsession with this bag. I own 1 standard size backpack and 5 compact size backpacks. All different colors. The standard size is one of the original models. This is my go to backpack! The colors are vibrant and amazing!!

Cascade Backpack - Compact

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Ethel A.Verified

I was in Oregon for a spring break vacation and my friend that lived there decided to show me around. We then landed on Portland Gear store at the mall and omg I loved it. The quality of the crewneck was outstanding. I would definitely buy another item once I come back for another vacation.💅

Sueded "CB" Arch Crewneck

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Fei W.Verified

I got the compact backpack, cloud color. The size is perfect for petite person (I’m 5’2) and daily use. I would like to get the standard size for my next road trip ❤️

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Jenny H.Verified

Such a well made bag-the 2 year warranty tells you their confidence in the quality of the stitching! Everyone thinks about the rain but the waterproof function was also great for the beach! Beautiful color, durable material which is easy to clean and it’s very comfortable. It fits so much without feeling like it’s going to burst which is great if you are traveling with little ones! It opens wide which gives you easy access to everything at the bottom of the bag but the downside of the zipper des...

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Jillian K.Verified

Great bag! Fits everything I might need for a day and more. Holds my 15'' laptop with room to spare. Comfortable on the shoulders and very lightweight when not completely full. Wire frame pop top is definitely my favorite feature and makes retrieving items easy. Looking forward to all the use I'm going to get out of it!

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Shannon T.Verified

Went on a 6 mile hike up to lake Gillette via the pacific crest trail. Packed a lunch, water, snacks, and a jacket. Received plenty of compliments on my backpack. Love it!

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Linda K.Verified

Travelled to a work meeting in La Jolla. This bag fits EVERYTHING! The top opening makes it so easy to quickly get what I need. Three of my colleagues were fascinated by my bag—and asked me to send them a link to buy. It fit easily under the seat in front of me and is gorgeous!! Love that I can wear as a back pack and carry by the handles and slide it onto my suitcase!! Now, I want more colors!!

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Jennifer W.Verified

Love this backpack! Used it on my trip to London/Paris and couldn’t be happier with it! Received many compliments. I the unique opening makes it easy to access everything inside. I was amazed at how much I could fit in my backpack!

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Rebecca B.Verified

I was hunting for a backpack that popped open in more of a bucket style and this is perfect! The quality is so great and I’m beyond happy with it! I went with the compact size for commuting on the train in the city!(:

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Julee D.Verified

This is fabulous and I have ordered the other travel items that you can use to store inside. I think this will make it so much easier to take to Spain and Portugal along with my carryon and I won’t have to check a bag!

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Chukwuka O.Verified

The material is oober soft! The t-shirt was way more oversized than I expected but, I love it! They didnt have it available in a smaller size AND I didn't want them to sell out before I could get my hands on it so I bought it that way. Thank you Portland Gear!

All-American Slogan Tee - Creme

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Zee K.Verified

This Cascade Pouch is exactly what I needed. For me, it’s perfect for small items, a pilltainer, air pods, charging cables. It will be ideal for air travel and pulling out those items without having to rummage though everything else. I have the large Cascade backpack and the Cascade Kit too, and I love that they all match.

Cascade Pouch

Jenn S.Verified

Amazing! Bought my sister this backpack as the compact size, and she absolutely loves it! She took it back to Florida with her, and has been stopped and asked about it all the time! Thank you Portland Gear! Keep doing your thang 👏🏽

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Vida M.Verified

I bought this bag a few months ago in preparation for my second year of college. I go to school in New Orleans, an extremely severe flooding area 365 days of the year, and was drawn to the bag because of it’s storage capacity and the weatherproof marketing. And the color green is just as pretty in person. I waited a bit to review it, and today I feel like it really paid off. I’ve been rained on at least four times this week, and I am surprised every single time I open it to find my belongings s...

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Brian D.Verified

Ok you guys, You did it again. What a great way to show your PTown pride. I thought the Made in Oregon was cool, this is way better. I’m always impressed, I almost bought 2 to have a backup.

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Paula G.Verified

Very excited to receive my standard size cascade bag today! Looking forward to breaking it in when traveling in a few weeks. Pros..the luggage strap, pop open top, storage space, inside pockets, smooth waterproof material, light grey interior to see items better and I love the olive color! No concerns that it will fit nicely under airplane seat. The overall design is sleek. If you are on the fence about purchasing, do not hesitate! No CONS that I can see.

Cascade Backpack - Standard

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Kyle T.Verified

Initially bought the larger size but found it too big for me! Exchanged it for the compact size and two pouches! Haven’t used it yet, but i know it will be perfect!! Love the wide opening and organizational pockets!!

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Sahnya G.Verified

I’ve had a lot of various bags and packs with various focus: knitting bags, hiking packs, on an adventure bag, and construction site friendly bags for meeting clients and subs. This pack can do it all. Though I did get the large in a different color too … because choice is fun. Ample pockets, waterproof, and able to open wide and stand tall. These are all elements that make this not a single activity bag but an all activity bag. The biggest challenge … what color, what size. I’d recommend gettin...

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Kim D.Verified

I live on the west coast and work on the east. I needed a bag ready for travel that can hold my laptop and be my primary carry on. This bag fits everything and anything! I have already received compliments on it and love the way it looks but that it’s very utilitarian too. The top access gives structure to see everything in the bag from the top without all the digging! I have been looking at it for over a year and I’m so glad I finally made the purchase! Would buy again and again.

Cascade Backpack - Standard

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Kim A.Verified

The waterproof fabric is a great choice for a toiletries because it is so easy to clean. The bag is very roomy and well organized yet it fits perfectly into my Cascades backpack which I also love. Both are great pieces for organized and no worry travel.

Cascade Kit

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Ursula C.Verified

My husband and I bought the neon Portland sign as a Christmas gift for our oldest son who is a senior is high school. He’s planning to go to college out of state but has been a Portland Gear fan for years and loves his home state so this sign is the best reminder of both worlds. It arrived at the end of his bed on Christmas morning, was a hit then and is gracing our piano until he moves. Thank you!

Custom LED Portland Sign

Mckenzie K.Verified

Love this bag! The color is gorgeous (much more golden than it appears in my photos - the marketing images are true to color). It feels good to bike commute with my laptop in my backpack with confidence that it will stay dry. It all holds a surprisingly large grocery haul and will stand upright as long as there are at least a couple things inside. The only thing I would add is a reflective element on the front so I can be more visible at night.

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Juliette H.Verified

The Cascade backpack is amazing! I travel so much for work and require so many things to accompany me for every trip. I have the cascade kit and pouch and they are perfectly set at the bottom I have room for my laptop, my extension screen, travel blanket, daily planner, and my purse fits on top. This is perfect for travel and the bag is durable. I have gone through so many bags and this is the last stop with Portland Gear!!!

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Kathryn S.Verified

I am so excited to go on my first trip with this new Portland bag. I alway have packed my normal style carry-on backpack and get so frustrated in flight when I can’t get to what I need, can’t find it, etc. I feel like all my problems will be solved with my new bag. Thank you for a great product.

Cascade Backpack - Standard

Kaitlyn P.Verified

We love our backpacks! We have the compact and standard sizes! My husband uses his daily for work with his laptop and books and I use mine as purse/backpack. It is lightweight & comfortable.

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Amanda M.Verified

Very happy with this backpack. I was tired of carrying multiple bags to work and this bag holds EVERYTHING. I also have the two smaller bags that go with it to keep things organized. The wide mouth opening is fabulous and I think this will also be a great travel bag.

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Susan B.Verified

I serve on a medical mission team; we were in Guatemala last week and the backpack was just what I needed to safely carry my equipment. The large top opening made it easy to access supplies and to store more than my previous backpack.

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Catherine K.Verified

packed & ready to take the compact pack to Antarctica! Find it to be perfect but will need to get the larger size to hold my computer for work trips where I can tote larger bags. Love it !! So impressed with the workmanship and attention to detail.

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Cathy B.Verified

I can’t say enough about how much I love the Portland Gear Cascade Standard backpack. After looking for weeks for a backpack for travel I finally decided on this one in Olive. I had a problem trying to order online so contacted Portland Gear by email and within a few days the situation was resolved. Because I was in a time crunch by this time they came to my rescue and expressed shipped it to me free of charge and honored my new customer discount. Way to go Portland Gear….great customer service....

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Cathy B.Verified

I researched backpacks for weeks and finally decided on the Portland Gear Cascade Standard back pack and very happy I did. It has all the features I was looking for. I ordered one in Cloud for my daughter as a gift and she loves it.

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Muriah B.Verified

I travel for work and am very hard on bags, as well as pretty picky. This bag has it all. Ample space, strong zippers, comfy straps, tons of space, and has the luggage sleeve. 10/10 reccomend!

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Carla D.Verified

I love how compact this bag is! I have the larger one in black, but now my smaller green on the perfect size for running around town! Thanks Portland! ❤️

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Kymberly M.Verified

Love the size of the mini backpack- Has a lot of room - but not so big that filling it makes it heavy. Love the bright red orange color. Only thing I would add would be a waist belt- but it’s light enough I may not need it.

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Karla G.Verified

The compact size is perfect for us petite gals. Love the cream color and although I haven’t used it long, this backpack is definitely going to wipe clean and not stain. I loved my old expanding backpack from a different brands but the zippers all broke within a year. I can tell this one will hold up much better. My only wish would be for the bottle holder to have elastic to expand to fit bottle rather then cut into available space in backpack.

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Delfilia H.Verified

I used my Portland bag on my recent trip to Cancun, Mexico. I absolutely loved it! Great to travel with and loved the way it opens up so I can easily see what I’m looking for. I was able to fit all my items, including my iPad and chargers. Loved the side pocket for stuffing my iPhone and extra cash. I especially loved the fact that the side pocket is hard to see and makes a nice hidey hole. I bought the compact Portland bag and had no problem fitting it under the seat on the airplane. L...

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Pam H.Verified

This photo is the tan replacement which I use and LOVE! It is quite the workhorse and yesterday was a hail storm in N. Calif Bay Area. These bags are champs in the downpour, comfy slinging over my shoulder especially at work. Hubby loves his olive green model. They will be on the hiking trail this weekend packed with gear and goodies. Thank you Portland Gear team!

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Terry C.Verified

The restock wait definitely did not disappoint. This bag is a must have for every occupation and lifestyle. It is extremely roomy and lightweight, the padded straps are wide and comfortable, zippers are strong, not flimsy. It’s a purchase you’re not going to regret! Go for quality over quantity look a-likes. Enjoy!

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Kyra B.Verified

The Portland backpack holds a lot! I was able to put my toiletry case, snacks, TSA liquid bag, all of my electronics and cords, my jacket with room for more. A great carry-on that holds a lot and meets under-seat dimension requirements.

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Zina S.Verified

I bought the compact version and so far, I love it! It will hold enough for an airline underseat bag. Having a bag stand upright and open is awesome. It has a fabric look, but will hold up to downpours better. It even has a loop over the bottom pocket to attach a reflector or carabiners. Can’t wait to put it through its paces on my next adventure!

Cascade Backpack - Compact

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Cathy B.Verified

I decided to order the cacade kit at the last minute and so glad I did. It’s so roomy…..love that it opens wide enough to see everything and will definitely hold all the essentials I need for traveling. I plan to order another in Cloud. Portland Gear customer service is the best!

Cascade Kit

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