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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Cascade Backpack - Standard
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!
Cascade Backpack - Standard
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
Cascade Backpack - Standard
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!
Cascade Backpack - Standard
+1Jayme 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! :)
Cascade Backpack - Standard
+4Saul 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%
Cascade Backpack - Standard
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!
Cascade Backpack - Compact
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!!
Burnside Beanie
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.
Cascade Kit
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!
Cascade Backpack - Standard
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!
Cascade Backpack - Standard
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.
Cascade Backpack - Standard
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.
Sueded PDX Carpet Hoodie
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.
Carbon Neutral Order
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!
Cascade Backpack - Standard
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
LED Portland Sign
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.
Cascade Backpack - Standard
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...
Cascade Backpack - Standard
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.
All-American Slogan Tee - Pacific Green
Andrea H.Verified
Currently traveling, this so the first flight travel for all my items (standard backpack, pouch, kit, and crossbody). So easy to pack. Crossbody is well made with plenty of room and pockets. Looks stylish. Now want the other colors!
Cascade Crossbody Bag
Megan S.Verified
My first backpack ripped. I was super bummed as I LOVE my Portland Gear backpack. I emailed customer service and a new backpack was on my porch a week later. The newer model is bigger and just overall big improvements have been made. I'm obsessed with my Portland Gear backpack. Only backpack I will be buying from now on.
Cascade Backpack - Standard
+1Madeline 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 ...
Cascade Backpack - Standard
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.
Cascade Backpack - Compact
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!
Cascade Backpack - Compact
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....
Cascade Backpack - Standard
+1Sandra W.Verified
I purchased an older version last year and was very pleased. I am delighted with the updates on the newer version. The strap to attach to luggage is wonderful. There is an extra inside zip pocket now and the zipper on the side leads to a separate hidden pocket. The old version opened onto the interior of the bag. Very glad I decided to update to this version.
Cascade Backpack - Standard
Susan J.Verified
I am an Urban Sketcher and my art stuff fit perfectly. We just had a Sketch Outing and I showed all my fellow Sketchers the bag. You will be getting more orders from Bainbridge Island.
I do have one suggestion. The bag is impossible to zip up with one hand when it's full. If you put a snap on the Zipper ends to hold them down, I could zip with just one hand.
Cascade Backpack - Compact
+2Sarah R.Verified
The best backpack. Very solidly made. There’s a rubber coating on the zipper that makes it darn-near waterproof. The way the pack distributes weight on your back is really nice. It doesn’t all sink to the bottom and it’s very comfortable. Holds a ton of stuff.
Cascade Backpack - Standard
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!
Essential Threaded Crewneck
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...
Cascade Backpack - Compact
Lauren N.Verified
This bag fits everything. I'm so impressed. I'm a frequent business traveler and it fits all my work stuff, plus a crossbody and a long puffy coat when I need to consolidate. Plus, did I mention the weatherproofing? Amazing.
Cascade Backpack - Standard
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.
Skyline Sherpa Fleece - Mt. Hood
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!
Cascade Backpack - Compact
Stephanie D.Verified
This is the sturdiest and most functional backpack I have ever had. I traveled from the USA thru Istanbul and Greece with it and it held up beautifully. I wasn't expecting such a sturdy model so this is definitely good value for the money. I would buy again and recommend Portland to others.
Cascade Backpack - Compact
Sammie W.Verified
We purchased the Navy blue standard backpack for my husband to use to carry gear for his football team. The color is perfect and the bag works perfect, this is our 3rd Portland Gear backpack we have purchased and will for sure continue to buy their gear.
Cascade Backpack - Standard
+1Shirlee R.Verified
I absolutely love this bag. It is the perfect edition to my luggage collection. It is spacious and easy to open and close (some bags not so much) and fits perfectly on top of my suitcase. Will be buying these as gifts for my traveling family members! Love this bag so much!
Cascade Backpack - Standard
Tanya K.Verified
Really excited to travel with this back pack. I have already been using it daily and love the roominess. The waterproof feature has already been a nice feature, since I spilled a drink all over - haha. Looking forward to my next purchase!
Cascade Backpack - Compact
Shannon M.Verified
Love this pen pouch. I keep it in my compact backpack for work. The wide open top allows m to easily find the pen I'm looking for. And lots of space for a variety of markers, pencils, and pens. Great way to organize my backpack!
Cascade Pouch
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