Portland Gear Reviews

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Diana K.Verified

Trip to Mexico included lots of pool time, beach, surf and sand. Everything kept dry and the accessibility to all the compartments and pockets was awesome. Best bag I’ve ever had.

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Liz M.Verified

Love the bag and color! Interior is roomy, you can attach it to your suitcase handle, you can put it on your back or carry by the handles, and the side pockets hold a large yeti completely! Maiden voyage with the bag was perfect!

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Gina D.Verified

Well made and very large backpack. It holds my workout wear or change of clothes and laptop easily. I have enjoyed having it and have been asked by others where I got it! I would definitely recommend. The only con is that it does tip over easily bc the bottom is not extremely firm.

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Tracy C.Verified

This is the coolest and prettiest backpack I have ever owned. I love bags and purses. I am pretty sure I won’t be needing about backpack unless it’s adding more colors. This is so roomy and made so nice. I am an art teacher so I load my laptop, workout clothes and lunch. It’s amazing!

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Jani H.Verified

I will never borrow my husband’s sport backpack again. I’m 73 and I took a trip to New York and then together with my east coast family … we flew off to Rome for 10 days. This backpack is the best backpack I’ve ever had. It’s incredibly lightweight and it stores sooooo much. It opens up at the top so I can easily access all I need to access. It also stores easily under the seat 💺 in front of me. I just can’t say enough about it.

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Esther L.Verified

I love my bag especially the way the zippered top opens up—this feature makes it so easy to get my things out, easy to pack anything in and is just delightful to use. The waterproof material if so firm and sturdy. The chest strap helps to keep the weight of backpack well distributed on my shoulders and upper body that makes carrying effortless! I’m buying a second one. I’ve shown and demonstrated my bag to our travel group and four friends have immediately ordered their own bags!

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Amy P.Verified

The moment I pulled the backpack out of the packaging I was instantly grateful that Portland Gear was my choice. After researching backpacks for work travel for over one month and having very specific criteria in mind this checked all of the boxes. The best part of all is the construction and quality of material. I've had my Cascade for over a month and have traveled for work with it twice now. I am very pleased with my decision and am loving the size and easy access. I would definitely recommen...

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Tracy R.Verified

This compact backpack fits perfectly on my back. I use it for my work I work 12 to 14 hour shifts it holds all of my food my snacks and my small little pocketbook inside. The side pockets hold a 40 oz cup. And also you can see it holds an umbrella with still open area to put stuff in. This bag holds so much stuff it's amazing. Plus it's waterproof the zippers are waterproof. There's also an area on the side for money or cards that you want to hide from someone. It's great for travel. The other t...

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Sue B.Verified

Great bag for me at @65 years old! Easy access, perfect amount of pockets and comfortable on my back! Will use it for travel, day trips to babysit grandkids and will be great for pontoon boat rides being waterproof!

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Butler B.Verified

Perfect to use for my flights!!! It’s also a great day bag for just easy trips, I can carry snacks, sundries and items I need for travel! I love this bag!!!

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Tracy S.Verified

This is the best thing to travel with either going for an overnight or a cruise. I love this! Taking this to the Caribbean and to our Super Bowl party.

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Dj B.Verified

I finally found my holy grail backpack. It is the perfect personal item for travel. I got the standard and am so obsessed with it that I am now going to get the compact!

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Vanessa B.Verified

I saw all the positive reviews and heard so many wonderful things about this back pack, I figured that I had to try it. This back pack is everything that everyone has said about it plus more. This back pack is so comfortable to wear. It's almost like having a luxury condo on your back. There's pockets for everything. It looks like it was thoroughly thought out and well designed. It's sturdy, durable, and accommodating for just about any circumstance. This is also great enough to be a briefcase t...

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Chad E.Verified

This sweater has a somewhat slim fit, which works really great for layering. It’s super soft and has a nice weight. The rose is embossed (or raised) a bit above the “Portland” lettering and it really pops. Love this sweater!

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Neika S.Verified

With a bag pack organizer addition this is making the perfect camera bag. Fabric that is easy to wipe clean. Waterproof. Backpack with shoulder straps that are comfy enough to hike with. Top handles that make it easy to grab and go. Top opening with wide doctor bag style opening so I'm not fighting with straps anymore. Stands upright and doesn't fall over if you need to set it next to your chair. Enough room for my laptop and iPad plus the other gear I need. I even have room for a sweatshirt or...

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Joe M.Verified

Been looking for a unique OSU hat for the longest but Nike only does good stuff for the Ducks (we all know why…) So I was super excited to find this hat from a local company. Hope they keep doing cool Beaver gear! Great hat for an awesome price! Go BEAVS!

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Isabel T.Verified

This jacket is perfection. I bought a large to keep the oversized look and for layering. I typically wear a size small in women’s. The jacket is high quality and very comfortable and warm. The inside is lined with a different material than the outside so it’s warm but not overbearing.

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Bib W.Verified

I have the Cascade backpack in the compact size, color Forest. I love it! I hike a lot and I have multiple packs for hiking but I specifically wanted a pack that could fit in an urban setting and be okay on short hikes as well. This pack is perfect for that and my puppy, Scout approves as well!

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Diana P.Verified

I have bern looking for a backpack/type carry on forever! Nothing ticked all the boxes! But your Portland waterproof backpack has! Love the solid flooring, little feet so it stands up and the wide, easy access opening!plus when you latch the chest straps, it allows for over the wheelie handle carriage! Thank you!

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Kenton B.Verified

I purchased this AWESOME Portland/Stag reproduction sign from Portland Gear as a gift for friends in PDX. I love it! They love it! It comes with remote control for brightness/dimming and it can blink, too! Best. Gift. Ever! Thanks, Portland Gear!!

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Jessica L.Verified

Love LOVE this bag. Switched from driving to taking train to work and needed a backpack vs work tote. Big top opening is a game changer. I can fit my lunch and all work/personal items without it being stuffed. It's a quality product and comfortable to wear. Love the bigger side pockets to fit larger sized bottles.

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Karli S.Verified

LOVE LOVE LOVE! I wasn’t expecting to be this big but to be fair I didn’t read the dimensions so that’s on me. Only thing missing is the red nose other than that it’s perfect!

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Deborah E.Verified

I actually bought three; the first one just completed a road trip to Baja with our daughter. She loves it! Jon and I are traveling with these bags — and they are not only a joy to use, they attract attention. Now my DIL wants one.

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Michelle M.Verified

This hat is absolutely amazing. The quality is so incredible! Purchased for my brother (who’s a huge duck fan) for his birthday! Can’t wait to surprise him with this hat! Go Ducks! 💛💚

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Britney L.Verified

perfect size for an every day bag! i got the smaller one that they have in the stores and it’s so cute! seems really durable as well. thanks for another amazing product pg!!😍😍

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Francine C.Verified

Love this backpack! Love that it stands up/stays open, doesn't flop over when packing things in. Pockets for water bottle are wide enough and deep enough for my bottles. Lots of storage on outside, padded pocket for small laptop and will expand if necessary. A truly functional backpack!

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Steve M.Verified

I have to be honest, I was a bit surprised. The design, materials and craftsmanship are not what we have come to expect. Although 21 liters, not unwieldy very roomy yet, ergonomically compact, forming comfortable carrying positions and conveniently able to stand up while packing. I’ve come to understand, this is not a student or outdoorsy backpack - it is an “adult” backpack where you appreciate the thoughtful design and well executed aesthetics. Portland Gear is great for travel, work or ...

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Ryan F.Verified

Great backpack for Private Investigator work. Holds files, laptop, iPad, power cords, pads of paper, recorders, lunch, water bottle, camera ... you name it! The interior walls could use a few more zippered pockets to hold pens, pencils, stickie notes, binder clips, highlighters and other mobile office items, but I right now I use traditional zippered pencil cases to make do. Thanks!

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Michelle W.Verified

Love it! The color is the best! Just look at this backpack... It is stunning. Zippered pockets are beautiful and the sizes are great, and all so very FUNCTIONAL! Two side pockets are roomy, so easy to stash my water bottle. The top opens up wide to load/unload and see inside. Easy to hang up anywhere! Really comfortable to wear.

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Alison Y.Verified

I already left a review but I’ll leave another. Love love love this bag!!!! Already rained and nothing got wet!!! Roomy and professional looking. The only thing I wish was that there were zipper pockets on the inside :)

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Kim Van G.Verified

Best backpack. I purchased this as a work bag. I am in the OR so I carry equipment, supplies & shoes. This bag fits everything! I will get another for personal use!!

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Gail M.Verified

Love this backpack for my adult son, so much so that I’m ordering another one for myself. It is large enough to hold whatever you need to get through the work day or overnight, to include a large lunchbox. I love the material. It’s sturdy, well-made and torrential rainproof. When you open it, it stays open. I FaceTimed my sister to show her and now she wants one too. ❤️

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Michelle K.Verified

Love this hoodie, super comfy and great quality! Glad my preorder came just in time before I go on vacation! I would say to size up though. I bought my husband a large and will be exchanging it for an XL.

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Annie H.Verified

I’m loving the bag. Took longer than expected to be delivered but there was some weather. Very sturdy, love how it acts as a bag and purse, plus my lunch box fits. Thank you!

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Kc W.Verified

I have used this pack for a month now. My first work trip with it was 3 days in a rainy Portland, ME on outdoor ferry rides and walks. This bag had my laptop in it and stayed ENTIRELY dry. Excited for this bag to be my daily commuter and to not have to worry about rain.

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Rhodora P.Verified

EXCEPTIONAL CRAFTMANSHIP & PERFECT SIZE - A BACKPACK THAT DELIVERS! I recently purchased a backpack by Portland Gear. I couldn't be more thrilled with my purchase as it's often a challenge to find a backpack that strikes the perfect balance between my 5’4” stature and spacious enough to hold all my essentials while maintaining a sleek and manageable profile. This backpack accomplishes that effortlessly. It boasts ample storage space, allowing me to comfortably fit everything I need for my d...

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Mary Ann K.Verified

I have been using my Portland Gear bag for a week, and it is wonderful. I am a nurse and use it primarily for work. There has been a lot of rain here recently, and all of my equipment remained dry inside thanks to the bag being waterproof. It is also a roomy bag to accommodate whatever I need to carry on any given day. Thank you!

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Tracy K.Verified

I love my new sign It’s very bright, it represents my beautiful hometown of Portland Oregon I would recommend anything from the Portland Gear store I like all my purchases so far

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Lenora L.Verified

I bought 2 cascade backpacks for an upcoming trip. One was for me and one for my daughter. They were perfect! We used them everyday. I was so excited that they arrived before we left!

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Joe B.Verified

Not too big, not too small! I love the light color on the inside, great to see all your stuff. Holds my computer gear and personal items too. I am ordering the Cascade kit now!

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