As the name suggests, the all-new KEEN Newport Backpack takes its cues from the ubiquitous KEEN Newport Sandals that have made the brand so famous. One look at the compression straps and you think, “That pack sure looks like KEEN Newport Sandals”. Well, I’ll take a step out on a limb and say, YES… it was planned that way. 
With a bevy of enviro-friendly components the KEEN Newport Backpack will go from boardroom to backcountry in a jiffy. It is hydration compatible and comes with a suspended laptop sleeve built to schlep up to a 15.4″ laptop in cradled comfort.
Check out a few more features of the Newport Laptop Backpack:
- 100% recycled aluminum components
- 15.4″ padded and suspended laptop sleeve
- 100% recycled interior liner
- Hydration bladder pocket with hose outlet
- Breathable mesh and foam back panel
- Water bottle pockets on both sides
- 100% recycled inner tube rubber bottom
- Dimensions: 20″ x 12″ x 8″
- Price: $100
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11.24.2009 at 9:52 am - by Jason Mitchell
I’ve logged some time with this pack and can honestly say it’s not worth your time/money. The back panel and straps are very comfortable, but that’s about where it ends as this pack isn’t built for everyday hauling.
You’d think with a laptop sleeve, etc., that there would be more compartments to stash power cords, cell phones and other electronic accessories, but nope… nothing. The top zippered compartment is useless as well as the zippers go the wrong way. Unless you have the pack completely stuffed to the gills, everything falls out when you unzip the thing.
Poor design, but wears comfortably. Not something I’d recommend, to be quite honest.
02.10.2010 at 2:19 am - by Gray I'S
doesn’t look like something Keen lovers would be proud of … love my new port H2 waterproof sandals
02.10.2010 at 3:35 pm - by Jason Mitchell
Yeah… that pack isn’t tops on my list. Newport is a better sandal than a backpack.