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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 Customer Reviews

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Keen Oswego Bag

4.5

(based on 17 reviews)

100%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

High quality (15)
Easy to carry (8)
Easy to access items (7)
Good strap length (7)
Attractive (6)

Cons

Best Uses

Everyday (8)
Travel (5)
Weekend trips (3)

- Reviewer Profile:
- Practical (14), Comfort-oriented (9), Stylish (5)
- Primary use:
- Personal (7)

REVIEWS

Reviewed by 17 customers

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Sep

2007

(14 of 14 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

See all my reviews

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. :)

Oct

2007

(9 of 10 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Speaking of "old school function--"

By Adalia

from Minnetonka, MN

About Me Practical, Versatile

See all my reviews

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.

Sep

2007

(6 of 6 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

Nice, but could be improved...

By sheygirl

from Wisconsin

About Me Comfort-Oriented, Practical

See all my reviews

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.

Sep

2007

(6 of 7 customers found this review helpful)

3.0

Cute as a roomy purse, usless on campus.

By Tree Hugging Dirt Worshiper

from Santa Barbara, CA

About Me High-end shopper, Practical, Stylish

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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.

Jun

2009

(2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

My new favorite!!

By idahogurl

from Boise, ID

About Me Comfort-Oriented, Outdoorsy, Practical, Stylish

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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 :)

Apr

2010

(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

A great smaller diaper bag

By Kim Clymbs

from Arlington Height, IL

About Me Practical

See all my reviews

Pros

Attractive
Easy Access
Good Organization
High Quality

Cons

Best Uses

Traveling

Comments about Keen Oswego Bag:

This was the transition diaper bag. I have a larger Keen bag I have used. I wanted the quick trip bag and because we use cloth diapers I needed one that could hold at least 3 cloth diapers as well as snacks. It has been perfect.

Mar

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

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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.

Jun

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

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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

Jun

2010

4.0

Overall nice bag

By spotteddolphin

from Phoenix, AZ

About Me Comfort-Oriented, Practical

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Pros

Attractive
Easy Access
Good Strap Length
High Quality

Cons

Bulky

Best Uses

Commuting
Shopping

Comments about Keen Oswego Bag:

Wish the flaps had magnetic rather than velcro closures. Straps a bit wide=bulky.

May

2010

4.0

Great bag, one big problem

By dianne727

from Albuquerque, NM

About Me Comfort-Oriented, Modern, Stylish

See all my reviews

Pros

Attractive
Enough Compartments
Good Organization
Good Strap Length
Great Color

Cons

Construction issue

Best Uses

Commuting
Traveling

Comments about Keen Oswego Bag:

I love this bag and use it every day for school. You can't fit a big binder in it, and definitely not a laptop, but it's great for a notebook, daily planner, and keeping pens, phone, ipod etc organized.

My only beef is that the lining for the outer pocket tore within a week of getting the bag, then progressively got worse, getting caught in the zipper. I wound up ripping the liner out entirely. I also agree that it would be nice to have one pocket that would fit a water bottle.