Portland Gear Cascade Standard Backpack 21L
- Storage Volume: 0.7 cu ft
- Compatible Device Size Maximum: 11 inches
- Strap Type: Adjustable
- Backpack Harness Type: Shoulder Harness
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ASIN: B0GPF6PH3RCategory: Casual Daypacks
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Overview
The Cascade is Portland Gear's 21-liter daypack built around one wide-opening main compartment instead of many small ones, with weatherproof fabric and a dedicated laptop sleeve.
Buyers consistently describe the single big compartment as the point of this bag, since it replaces the maze of pockets found on many daypacks. It's a bag built for people who want to see everything at once rather than sort items into precise slots.
- 21L Pop-Top wireframe main compartment
- Stands upright, fits under airline seats
- Padded laptop compartment
- Weatherproof fabric, hand-clean only
Who it's for
Suits people who want one clean main compartment for daily carry, air travel, or hiking, plus a spot for a laptop. Less suited to someone who wants many small labeled pockets or a snug slot for a wide water bottle.
Pros and cons
- Wide-opening main compartment shows everything at once
- Stands upright unsupported
- Padded laptop compartment
- Weatherproof, durable fabric that holds up to daily use
- Fewer small organizing pockets than some premium bags
- No dedicated RFID card or passport slot
- Side pockets can be loose for wide water bottles
Performance notes
The bag stands upright on its own and fits under airline seats. Side pockets are sized generously, which one reviewer found too loose for a wide Owala bottle even as most found them useful for water bottles and quick access items.
Specifications
| Brand | Portland Gear |
|---|---|
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Compatible Device Size Maximum | 11 inches |
| Item Weight | 2.4 pounds |
| Apparel Fabric Weight Class | Heavyweight |
| Fit to Size Sentiment | positive |
| Item Dimensions D x W x H | 8.5 × 11 × 16 inches |
| Capacity & performance | |
| Storage Volume | 0.7 cu ftlower than 81% of 22 casual daypacks |
| Age Range Description | Adult |
| Construction & materials | |
| Material Type | Polyester, Thermoplastic Polyurethane (TPU) |
| Outer Material | Polyester, Thermoplastic Polyurethane (TPU) |
| Shell Type | Soft Shell |
| Apparel Fabric Stretch | Low Stretch |
| Color | Black |
| Included components | |
| Backpack Harness Type | Shoulder Harness |
| Backpack Design | Laptop Backpack |
| Unit Count | 1 |
| Other details | |
| Strap Type | Adjustable |
| Water Resistance Level | Water Resistant |
| Number of Compartments | 1 |
| Number Of Pockets | 8 |
| Lining Description | Polyester |
| Import Designation | Imported |
| Apparel Closure Type | Zipper |
| Sport Type | Travelling |
| Fit Type | One_size_fits_all |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Recommended Uses For Product | Leisure, Travel, Work |
| Pattern | Solid |
| Product Style | Cascade Backpack Standard |
| Style Number | PG-BAG-CASC-00390 |
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