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Keen Oswego Bag
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Keen Oswego Bag

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Inspired by old-school function, the Keen Oswego features new-school updates that add fun style and practical design.

  • Repurposing scraps from their footwear and using recycled aluminum and polyester, Keen has developed a line of bags you can feel good about
  • Main compartment stows books, files, folders and other daily essentials; see-through internal zippered pocket includes a key tether
  • Front slip pocket with organizer panel keeps pens, pencils and a cell phone in their place
  • Exterior side pockets with rip-and-stick closure secure a digital music player, PDA or other items you need close by at all times
  • Slip pockets back the rip-and-stick pockets, creating a convenient spot for tickets and boarding passes
  • Back panel zippered pocket provides additional storage
  • Front flap stays closed with a recycled-aluminum buckle and rip-and-stick patch
  • Wide padded shoulder strap with a recycled-aluminum cambuckle adjusts for comfortable over-the-shoulder carrying
  • Vulcanized recycled rubber taken from the outsoles of Keen shoes adds excellent abrasion resistance to the bottom of the bag
  • Polyester construction with welded seams is water and abrasion resistant for long-lasting wear

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Keen Oswego Bag Specs

Specification

Description

Average weight28 ounces
Volume720 cubic inches
Dimensions14 x 13 x 4 inches
MaterialPolyester
Number of pockets3 + main compartment

Keen Oswego Bag Customer Reviews

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Keen Oswego Bag
 
4.5

(based on 14 reviews)

100%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • High quality (13)
  • Easy to carry (8)
  • Easy to access items (7)
  • Good strap length (5)
  • Good capacity (4)

Cons

    Best Uses

    • Everyday (8)
    • Travel (3)
    • Weekend trips (3)
    • Reviewer Profile:
    • Practical (12), Comfort-oriented (7), Stylish (4)
    • Primary use:
    • Personal (7)

    Reviewed by 14 customers

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    Sep

    12

    2007

    (11 of 11 customers found this review helpful)

     
    5.0

    Great if you have kids....

    By Meagan the Recreation Therapist

    from Las Vegas, NV

    About Me Comfort-oriented, Practical, Stylish

    Site Member

    Pros

    • Easy To Access Items
    • Easy To Carry
    • Good Capacity
    • High Quality

    Cons

      Best Uses

      • Everyday use
      • Family Trips
      • Long Vacations
      • Weekend Trips

      Comments about Keen Oswego Bag:

      I was sick of my diaper bag, but still needed something to carry snacks, a toy or two, an extra diaper, and some wipes in. This was exactly what I was looking for. It's water proof, so if a sippy cup leaks.....no big deal, you just wipe it up. And it has several different compartments, so I can keep my mama stuff separate from the kid stuff. I think the size is perfect.....it's not as big as your typical diaper bag, but it's not so small that it's bulging at the seams when you get everything in it that you'll need for the day. Plus, it's sporty looking, which I love. :)

      • Primary use:
      • Personal

      Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

      (11 of 11 customers found this review helpful)

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      Oct

      13

      2007

      (4 of 5 customers found this review helpful)

       
      5.0

      Speaking of "old school function--"

      By Adalia

      from Minnetonka, MN

      About Me Practical, Versatile

      Pros

      • Easy To Access Items
      • Easy To Carry
      • Good Capacity
      • High Quality

      Cons

      • none so far

      Best Uses

      • People-dodging
      • School

      Comments about Keen Oswego Bag:

      --what I was looking for was old-school style. A messenger bag, maybe leather. There are 90 cumbersome, lumbering football players on the varsity team this year and I've got to be light on my feet when dodging them in the hallways. Other messengers swing, and when filled with textbooks they could send 100 lbs. persons such as myself careening into walls. The Oswego never swings, and is better than leather, because leather strains under such loads as I've got to bear. My pens, calculator, compass, protractor, planner, pencils, and crumpled-up mystery notes fit into the seemingly insignificant pocket in front and my cell phone and snacks fit on the sides. The main compartment stores 2 400-page textbooks and a 3-subject notebook without squeezing, but after that it's tight. A water bottle fits just under the flap.

      Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

      (4 of 5 customers found this review helpful)

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      Sep

      4

      2007

      (4 of 5 customers found this review helpful)

       
      3.0

      Cute as a roomy purse, usless on campus.

      By Tree Hugging Dirt Worshiper

      from Chico, CA

      About Me High-end shopper, Practical, Stylish

      Site Member

      Pros

      • Easy To Access Items
      • Easy To Carry
      • High Quality

      Cons

      • No room for water bottle
      • Small Capacity

      Best Uses

      • Purse
      • Weekend Trips

      Comments about Keen Oswego Bag:

      I bought this bag to use for school, but it is too small to house even a small binder or book. For a medium-sized purse, this keen bag works well. The large shoulder strap is very comfortable, even under heavy loads.

      • Primary use:
      • Personal

      Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

      (4 of 5 customers found this review helpful)

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      Sep

      10

      2007

      (3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

       
      4.0

      Nice, but could be improved...

      By sheygirl

      from Wisconsin

      About Me Comfort-oriented, Practical

      Site Member

      Pros

      • Easy To Carry
      • High Quality
      • Made of recycled products

      Cons

      • Small Capacity

      Best Uses

      • Around town
      • Carryon luggage

      Comments about Keen Oswego Bag:

      I just bought this bag a few days ago, but it seems to be put together well (durable). First I'll say what I wish would be improved. It has quite a few pockets, but I wish they were just a bit bigger. The outside pockets aren't quite large enough to hold water bottles. The pen/phone pockets are nicely padded, but aren't quite deep enough to keep stuff from poking out of the tops of the pockets. The bag itself holds quite a bit, but it can be hard to get to things near the bottom. One of the other Keen bags has a little light that shines into the bag when opened- that would have been a nice feature to have on this bag as well.

      Here is what I did like: I like the discreet zippered pocket on the outside back of the bag a lot- very convenient. I like the waterproof(?) pocket with the key leash inside. I also like that they used recycled rubber and aluminum to make different parts of this bag. Personally, I think this is a nice looking bag- not too butch, not too girly. I can take it almost anywhere without it looking too "luggage-like". Overall, I am happy with this bag, mostly because it seems like it will last a long time, but maybe Keen will tweak it down the road and make it even better.

      • Primary use:
      • Personal

      Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

      (3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

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      Jun

      26

      2009

      (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

       
      5.0

      My new favorite!!

      By idahogurl

      from Boise, ID

      About Me Comfort-Oriented, Outdoorsy, Practical, Stylish

      Pros

      • Attractive
      • Easy Access
      • Enough Compartments
      • Good Organization
      • Good Strap Length
      • Great Color
      • High Quality

      Cons

        Best Uses

        • Everyday
        • Office
        • Running Errands
        • Shopping
        • Traveling

        Comments about Keen Oswego Bag:

        I have used this bag everyday since I got it. I love the easy to use, wide, adjustable comfortable strap. This bag/purse is great for everyday and travel. It has tons of space and lots of pockets for organization. Once again, very happy with Keen products :)

        • Gift:
        • Yes

        Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

        (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

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        Mar

        19

        2009

        (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

         
        5.0

        Great Bag little small for water bottle

        By tracyb

        from Bothell, WA

        About Me Career

        Pros

        • Attractive
        • Easy Access
        • Good Strap Length
        • Great Color
        • High Quality

        Cons

          Best Uses

          • Everyday
          • Traveling

          Comments about Keen Oswego Bag:

          It's a great bag, the only thing is that the outside pockets maybe are too shallow or just too small to hold a water bottle. It barely holds a bottle of Naked Juice. But with that being the only problem I can totally get over that!!

          It's not a suitcase, it's a daypack that's a little bit bigger than a handbag & it does what it's supposed to do.

          • Gift:
          • No

          Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

          (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

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          Jun

          29

          2008

          (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

           
          5.0

          I love this Bag!

          By Sharon B

          from Kodiak, AK

          About Me Comfort-Oriented, Practical, Stylish

          Site Member

          Pros

          • Easy To Access Items
          • Easy To Carry
          • Good Capacity
          • High Quality

          Cons

            Best Uses

            • Family Trips
            • Long Vacations
            • Weekend Trips

            Comments about Keen Oswego Bag:

            Lots of pockets that keep things organized

            • Primary use:
            • Personal

            Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

            (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

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            Jan

            2

            2010

             
            5.0

            I LOVE This Bag!

            By Kate of the North

            from Bocas del Toro, Panama

            About Me Eco-Friendly, Practical

            Site Member

            Pros

            • Enough Compartments
            • Good Organization
            • Good Strap Length
            • High Quality

            Cons

              Best Uses

              • Everyday
              • Running Errands
              • Traveling

              Comments about Keen Oswego Bag:

              I originally bought this product because I needed a durable, lightweight day bag to use in my travels and it has definitely not let me down. It's the perfect size-I can fit a rain coat, snacks, a water bottle, cell phone, and mp3 player in it. It's also water proof (helpful in Panama!), although the flaps have gaps in them where rain could theoretically sneak in. The strap has a buckle that is easily adjustable, which is handy because I've had to cinch it up when I'm beach hiking and have to trek through the water.

              I take this bag everywhere-into town (fits a few grocery items), on hikes, to work, etc. Despite the fact that I use this thing every day and treat it roughly, it shows no signs of wear and tear. The bottom is made out of old Keen shoe soles and is very tough.

              My only wish is that it had backpack straps in addition to the shoulder strap. That would make hiking a bit easier.

              The other perk of owning this bag is that it is environmentally responsible. It is entirely made of recyclable materials. Good job Keen!

              • Gift:
              • No

              Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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              Feb

              16

              2009

               
              4.0

              Almost

              By Carol940

              from NoVA

              About Me Practical

              Site Member

              Pros

              • Good Strap Length
              • High Quality

              Cons

              • Not Enough Room

              Best Uses

              • Everyday

              Comments about Keen Oswego Bag:

              It is almost big enough. The main pocket would be big enough if I didn't use the front zip pocket and the stash pocket on the front. The water bottle pockets are too small for such use. I haven't bought a bottled water to try those bottles. I like my reusable ones, but now I need to strap it on the outside. There hasn't been enough rain to test its ability to keep papers dry - a leaky top zipper was the problem with my previous bag.

              The top opening to the main compartment seems tight, which may also be a result of having items in the front inside pocket.

              • Gift:
              • No

              Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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              Feb

              13

              2009

               
              4.0

              very cute!

              By annienboo

              from denver, co

              About Me Comfort-Oriented, Modern, Practical

              Site Member

              Pros

              • Attractive
              • Easy Access
              • Good Organization
              • Good Strap Length
              • Great Color
              • High Quality

              Cons

              • Not Enough Room

              Best Uses

              • Everyday
              • Office

              Comments about Keen Oswego Bag:

              as others have said, it could use more room. it's not wide enough for my laptop so i carry that in a separate bag. i have the gray and orange one and it's totally cute. many compliments. overall, it's a great bag!!

              • Gift:
              • No

              Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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