Key Facts
- 600 denier polyester canvas — durable fabric that holds its shape through daily use
- Padded back and straps — ergonomic support for comfortable carrying
- Laptop sleeve — fits most 15-inch laptops in a padded compartment
- Front zippered pocket — easy access and a ready surface for embroidery
Description
Built for daily use
The Port Authority Basic Backpack is a classic carryall constructed from 600 denier polyester canvas, a fabric chosen for its durability and ability to withstand the wear of everyday commutes and school days. The large main compartment offers ample space for books, binders, or gear, while a dedicated laptop sleeve fits most 15-inch laptops, keeping your device protected and separate.
Comfort and organization
Padded back panel and ergonomic padded straps provide all-day comfort, even when the pack is fully loaded. A zippered front pocket includes a mesh organizer for pens, chargers, and small essentials, keeping everything in its place. The front pocket also serves as a clean, flat surface for embroidery, making it an ideal spot for your logo.
Ready for your brand
This backpack offers a prominent branding opportunity on the front pocket. Embroidery creates a raised, textured mark that holds bold shapes and lettering cleanly, adding a professional finish. For photographic or multi-color artwork, heat transfer is also available, laying a smooth, thin film that reproduces fine detail faithfully.
Specifications
| Brand | Port Authority |
|---|---|
| GTIN | 00191265025973 |
| Material | 600 denier polyester canvas |
| Dimensions | 16.75"h x 12.25"w x 4"d |
| Weight | 15.52 oz |
| Pockets | Large main compartment, zippered front pocket with mesh organizer, laptop sleeve |
| Strap | Ergonomic padded straps |
Decoration & Imprint
2 methods
Your logo is embroidered on the front zippered pocket, a flat surface that holds bold shapes and lettering cleanly. For photographic or multi-color artwork, heat transfer applies a smooth, thin film that reproduces fine detail faithfully.
Embroideryone-time setup $35.00 · Full color
Embroidery stitches your design directly into the fabric, building artwork from dense, interlocking threads rather than laying ink on the surface. Each color is its own thread in a solid shade. The result is a raised, tactile mark with the soft sheen of thread and a slightly dimensional edge. Each shape reads as a clean, saturated block, and the sewn-in design resists fading, peeling, and wear through repeated washing.
Heat Transfer — Four Color / 4CPFull-color imprint · 1 location included · one-time setup $30.00
Four-color-process heat transfer prints your design in CMYK onto a release film, then bonds it to the garment under heat and pressure. It reproduces photographs, gradients, and many-color artwork with continuous-tone fidelity that solid spot inks cannot match. The finished mark reads as a smooth, low-profile layer at the surface; color is built from blended process inks, landing close to brand references rather than as exact spot solids.
Production & Delivery
approx. 5 business days production
- Free digital proof — within 24 hours. After we receive your artwork, we will e-mail you the proof. Production time begins after your approval. We allow up to two proof edits at no additional charge.
- Production: approximately 5 business days after proof approval. Production time is for the default full-color imprint in one location. It may increase for multiple imprint locations and large product quantities. Add 24 hours for your free digital proof.
- FedEx Shipping: Transit time depends on the shipping option and destination. Enter your ZIP code below for estimated arrival dates and shipping prices.
Arrival dates are shown at checkout.
Questions & Answers
Ask about sizing, imprinting or turnaround
- What is the minimum order quantity?
- The minimum order is 18 pieces with Heat Transfer — Four Color / 4CP.
- How much does it cost per unit?
- Pricing falls with quantity: 18–23 pieces $30.62 each, 24–47 pieces $30.50 each, 48–71 pieces $30.36 each, 72–143 pieces $30.21 each, 144–5,000 pieces $30.21 each. Prices are per unit, imprint included — one-time setup charged separately.
- Is there a setup charge?
- Yes — a one-time setup charge of $30.00 per order. The imprint itself is included in the unit price.
- How long does production take?
- Production typically takes approximately 5 business days after proof approval; a free digital proof is e-mailed within 24 hours of receiving artwork.
- What decoration methods are available?
- Embroidery (one-time setup $35.00 · Full color); Heat Transfer — Four Color / 4CP (Full-color imprint · 1 location included · one-time setup $30.00).
From our decoration and product guides
- What does an embroidered logo look like?
- Embroidery stitches the design directly into the fabric, building the artwork from dense, interlocking threads rather than laying ink on the surface. Each color is its own thread in a solid shade. The result is a raised, tactile mark with the soft sheen of thread and a slightly dimensional edge, and the sewn-in design resists fading, peeling and wear through repeated washing. More about Embroidery →
- What artwork is a poor fit for embroidery?
- Hairline strokes, very small type and continuous-tone gradients. Each stitch occupies real space in the fabric, so fine lines and small text round off and shading cannot be reproduced. Embroidery is at its best with logos and lettering built from bold, solid shapes, where each color stitches as its own thread shade. For photographic or gradient artwork choose a full-color method; for crisp hairline detail choose screen print. More about Embroidery →
- How are embroidery thread colors matched to my brand colors?
- Each color in the design is stitched in a solid thread shade chosen to match your artwork. Where a product offers it, Pantone (PMS) color matching is an option for an additional charge per color, selecting the thread closest to your Pantone reference; otherwise the embroiderer picks the nearest standard thread color. More about Embroidery →
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SKU: SNR0004549IN STOCK
SKU: SNR0004549
Port Authority Basic Backpack
Starting At$30.21each, imprint included — one-time setup charged separately
A practical choice for travel, trade shows, and employee kits.
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