Portland Gear Reviews

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Michele S.Verified

I spent a long time trying to find a Travel backpack that is just so me and this was it. I really enjoyed it. Has all the space I needed!

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Nicole V.Verified

I love my new work bag! As an RN I always have a ton of little things in my work bag that get lost. This bag has tons of spots for all my work stuff, all the little pockets help keep me organized. And it looks awesome!

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Suzanne L.Verified

I have packed it for my up coming 3 day trip. It holds all the items I need for the trip. I love the wide open top, which makes it very easy to get items in and out of the backpack. What I really love, is how light weight it is, when on my shoulders and packed almost fully. I’m looking forward to using it on this coming trip and many more in the future.

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GregVerified

I bought this case to hold diabetes supplies while traveling for a couple of weeks. It holds half a dozen infusion sets, backup battery and cable, a sharps bottle, spare test strips, and a temperature controlled case for insulin and glucagon. And all well organized. Just what I needed!

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Willie H.Verified

This design is perfect for the 3-day business trip. Dress shoes, slacks, shirts, toiletry bag. Adequate pockets inside for charging cords, reading material, snacks and few office odds and ends that don’t need to be in the Cascade Backpack I never leave behind. The shoulder strap is smartly designed with the offset clips and extra padded strap sleeve.

Cascade Duffle Bag

Grace S.Verified

Perfect size for petites! I was tired of backpacks that were too big on my back. I’m 5 ft. tall and the compact size is perfect for me without sacrificing any features. I can fit a standard work laptop in my bag. My laptop is 15” measured diagonally and fits well in the laptop compartment. I was worried it wouldn’t fit and that I would need to exchange for the standard size due to reading previous reviews. I’m relieved that it does. I’m loving the weatherproof material and the bag seems well mad...

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Susan F.Verified

I love it because I can slip it into a backpack or a purse. Perfect for small items that always fall to the bottom. The cloud color is easy to spot, especially when in the car.

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Tiffany H.Verified

This bag is AMAZING! I work in manufacturing so I’m in a plant walking back and forth in all sorts of weather and scenarios. My cloth bag would get so dirty and was uncomfortable to carry and this was exactly what I was looking for in durability, comfort, and ease of cleaning. I haven’t used it yet for traveling but I think it will work perfectly when I must travel to multiple locations in a quick time frame. PS- I made my coworkers come to a presentation of the bag and they were so impressed...

Cascade Backpack - Standard

Stephanie K.Verified

I have so many Portland products!! They are all wonderful and made to last forever. The new “Dr bag opening” on the duffle is my favorite . We have all colors of duffles and many of the backpacks !! We also have their hats and beanies and just purchased a sweatshirt. It’s always everyone’s favorite gift !

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Kathleen K.Verified

Purchased for an international trip and it worked perfectly. I went with the compact size because I’m 5’1” petite in stature. Was able to fit a packable down jacket, packable raincoat, iPad, kindle, sunglasses, a container holding chargers/plugs, snacks, tissues, umbrella, medications and much more! Note: the chest buckle height is adjustable and arrives at the highest point (I panicked briefly before realizing it could be moved down). I was able to fit it under the airplane seat fully loaded. M...

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Katie H.Verified

Sorry about the audio. But the bag is sick. I love this backpack. Just upgraded from the older edition (had it for 2 years, eventually the zipper broke and I had a tear at the top seam after normal wear and tear). Fortunately they have a lifetime warranty and replaced it with the new edition. I love this bag: waterproof, spacious, and accessible.

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Stacy C.Verified

Exceeded my expectations! This bag can hold it all! Size is large enough to pack clothes for an overnight stay and an accessory bag! The material is great quality and the straps are comfortable even with a heavy backpack. Love the cloud color too!

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Kaye B.Verified

We used 2 Cascade Standard Backpacks on a recent trip (Navy and Forest Green). The ability to use them as our personal carry-on items along with our roller carry-on suitcases made traveling easy. All of the features described with online reviews and product descriptions were so helpful in our decision to purchase these items from Portland Gear. Any questions we had were answered by the friendly staff at the Portland store via a phone call.

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Claudia B.Verified

My daughter is in middle school, lockers are not available and has to carry all her school supplies every day. She had a regular backpack and it was so heavy, saggy and she complained it hurt her shoulders. We ordered her the Cascade Backpack - Standard and it is perfect. She can fit a 2 1/2 inch binder, 4 notebooks, pencil case and other small personal items plus her water bottle and she’s able to walk normal. Her shoulders don’t hurt and she doesnt feel is that heavy. This backpack has structu...

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Yolanda B.Verified

I can’t believe I just packed for a four day trip in a single backpack! I’m usually a carry on + a second weekender kind of gal and I am SHOCKED that I was able to pack so much into one cozy little backpack! The material and craftsmanship looks solid and the straps are comfortable. It hasn’t made its maiden voyage yet- so we’ll see how it holds up but right now I’m IMPRESSED!

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Cristina S.Verified

I am so thrilled with my PAC. I took her on her first trip with a quick stop at the Portland gear stand at PDX and now she is standing proudly in front of the Indiana state capital in Indianapolis. Yesterday was a very rainy day, so the waterproof feature came in very handy. I can fit all of my work, my knitting, and my penguin back pillow, traveling companion in with no stress. And it’s very comfortable to carry. Thank you, Portland gear.

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Lisa G.Verified

I needed a backpack solution with a trolley sleeve - but one that wasn’t too large (I’m just 5’1”). The Compact Cascade is perfect - I’m on dialysis and working on a kidney transplant, my bag has to be a ‘go’ bag for doctor, clinic and overnight hospital visits… as well as carry my laptop. The Cascade does all this - and manages to bridge not being to urban or too hikey. Comfortable to carry - I often walk the hospital halls to pass long days of testing appointments, so this was important. The t...

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Dacia N.Verified

I love this packpack! It took a while to talk myself into the pink one. But I love pink and I thought why not try it! My husband asked why I got pink since things get dirty on the plane/airport. Bonus: It fit perfect under the seat. So there were a few marks on it when I got home, but they wiped right off! Very roomy, it fit everything thing I needed and them some room left for shopping.

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Sharon B.Verified

I’m at Boston Logan airport right now and this bag has changed the way I feel about luggage! I’m going on a quick 72 hour trip and it easily holds everything I need. Now I want the compact to use daily for work!

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Stephanie W.Verified

I drive a coach bus. I’ve been searching for a bag that fit beside the seat for stuff I dig for while driving. It’s perfect! And the fact that it stands open is a big plus!

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Gabriel R.Verified

Excellent product, very good quality. It is more than I expected, also very fast delivery time. This is my first purchase from Portland Gear and I will definitely continue purchasing more products.

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Nicole H.Verified

I'm obsessed with this backpack. It was so hard to choose a color and realistically I'll end up buying another one in the compact size. I'm a board game girl and always bring my games to friends houses for game night and was so impressed with how many games I can fit into this bag!

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Jennifer C.Verified

Great backpack, just big enough and the right size for a carryon. Makes me want to bring more stuff to and from work with the large opening at the top. This actually stands up on its own also!

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Hazel F.Verified

It has more room than anticipated. Once you open the zipper it allows you to see everything you needed. It also stays open until you zipped it back. This is the reason I bought more for my own use and as gifts

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Lehua T.Verified

My wife and I visited Portland in Early December and stopped by the Portland Gear shop in PDX. She was impressed with the quality of materials, but it was a bit pricey for us to buy on a whim at the airport. So I did some research on the company and liked what I saw. I bought her a Cloudburst hoodie for Christmas. It was her favorite gift! It’s perfect for our San Francisco climate.

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Monica P.Verified

Love the quality of the bag and the security pocket.. This bag was created with so much thought … I will be purchasing 3 more for my family because they loved the bag as well.. This was my first purchase and everything went smooth .. Keep up the great work!!

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Soljane M.Verified

LOVE, LOVE, LOVE this bag! Did I mention I LOVE it? It is sturdy, comfortable, super spacious and looks great! I was tired of being the "bag lady" and trudging to work with a computer bag, purse, lunch bag, bag holding sneakers/work shoes, and any other items I had to juggle. I can fit everything in this bag. The wide mouth is THE feature for me. It looks professional for work but can be casual for travel. I have been telling everyone I know, they NEED one of these. Getting both of my kids a Cas...

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Alvaro Ivan R.Verified

We bought the compact and standard size. Works really well; quality is super nice. I would describe it as very strong denim with a plastics feel but soft as a fabric. The way the bags open y super comfortable. I would suggest a constrasting inside linen so you can easily find items.

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Chris G.Verified

My wife talked me into getting this backpack and I am happy to say it was a great change. With access from the top while it sits squarely on the floor makes retrieving necessary items easier than having to fight with my pack unzipping multiple layers to search for an item

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Rose A.Verified

I've been looking for a waterproof backpack that fits easily under an airline seat, has quick access to passport, facemask, earbuds and phone, fits my laptop and ipad, two changes of clothing and an extra pair of shoes. I needed to have these things in case my checked luggage doesn't make it to my final destination with me. The Cascade backpack checks all the boxes for me. I even packed Christmas presents in it on a recent flight. I'm getting rid of all the other carry-ons I bought before this b...

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Saul C R.Verified

It is a very versatile backpack, with a perfect size despite being the largest size in its series, it practices and fits enough, with original finishes and details, The quality of its material is the best. Recommended 100%

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Jayme N.Verified

As a nursing student, I have been searching for a backpack that can fit my 16" laptop and all my heavy books. This backpack fits everything I need, and I appreciate how wide it opens, so I do not have to dig through it to look for what I need. I will be recommending this bag to all of my fellow students. And Portland Gear, I'll be the first to purchase if you make a matching insulated lunch bag! :)

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Dayna D.Verified

Santa brought beanies this year to the adult kiddos! My grandson stole his dad’s so it looks like I may have been one short!! Haha. Are there any plans to do an infant line? Haha. We love our Portland gear!!

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Eric B.Verified

I’ve been looking for the perfect toiletry bag for decades—and I finally have! Ample room for everything I take with me when I travel, wide opening for easy access for all of that stuff—and it looks sharp, too.

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Kelly E A.Verified

I purchased the larger bag for travel and every day use. I wasn't sure which size would work best for my needs and purchased the smaller bag as well, so I could compare the two side by side. The smaller bag was too small. For reference, a standard work folder wouldn't fit in the inside pockets, so I returned it. I kept the larger size and use it as my every day work bag. I’ve only used it once for travel so far, but was able to fit everything my Bento bag usually holds, and was quite impres...

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Liberty P.Verified

The perfect pump cover does not….YES IT DOES EXIST. It’s thick and roomy, doesn’t cling or get trapped on my leggings, it’s LONG. It’s basically perfect. And bc I too am a “details are everything” girl: I’m 5’8” and about 180 pounds of feminine rage and muscle, wearing an XL.

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Madeline M.Verified

We just returned from three weeks traveling around Japan. First of all, I had no problem fitting the Portland backpack under the seat in our JAL economy section. It worked well as we traveled around by train (Shinkansen, Express and Local). I especially like the wide opening top and the way I could slide it easily over the handle of my rolling suitcase. On a few occasions where we had to bounce our luggage down stairs, the Portland bag held tight and stayed in position. After thousands of miles ...

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Laurie K S.Verified

Service was great- it seemed like I’d no sooner ordered than it was delivered. I’m going to use it primarily as a swim bag- towel, water shoes, and suit. Three travel containers for shampoo, conditioner, and body wash fit in the front zip pocket. The hidden pocket fits my cards and phone. I’ll be using my bag for traveling to Hot Springs on Wednesday- There’s even room in the main compartment for a second suit. I think I’m going to love this backpack! Great color, too.

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Trishia K.Verified

Love the small size for work. Holds everything I need, computer, etc. plus my workout gear for after work. So nice to have everything protected from the PNW rain as well!

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Jenifer N.Verified

My son received the Cascade backpack for Christmas last year from my parents. About a week ago I noticed that the zipper was broken, it had come apart on one end. Knowing Portland Gear has a lifetime warranty I sent a chat through the website to ask what they could do for me. They asked me to upload a picture of the problem. Once I did that they immediately sent me a replacement, no extra cost, no questions asked. Not only is the service phenomenal, but the backpack is the best I have ever seen....

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