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Key Facts

  • 1,680 denier ballistic polyester — resists abrasion and holds its shape through daily use
  • Checkpoint-friendly clamshell opening — lays flat for TSA screening without removing your laptop
  • Padded laptop and tablet sleeves — fits most 15" laptops in a dedicated, tricot-lined compartment
  • Ergonomic, adjustable padded straps — distribute weight comfortably across varied body types
  • Luggage trolley pass-through — slides over rolling suitcase handles for hands-free travel

Description

The Port Authority Commuter Backpack is built for the daily grind and the long haul. Its 1,680 denier ballistic polyester shell stands up to abrasion and heavy loads, while the checkpoint-friendly clamshell design lets you lay the bag flat at airport security—no need to remove your laptop. Inside, a padded, tricot-lined compartment cradles your device, and a separate tablet sleeve keeps your tech organized.

Organization extends to a center compartment with an interior file divider and a front panel with dedicated pockets for quick-access items. Ergonomic, adjustable padded shoulder straps and a web top handle make it comfortable to carry, and the luggage trolley pass-through on the back panel turns it into a seamless travel companion.

Specifications

Material1,680 denier ballistic polyester
Dimensions17"h x 12"w x 8"d; approx. 1,632 cubic inches
Weight30.40 oz
PocketsPadded laptop compartment, tablet sleeve, center file divider, tricot-lined zippered pocket, front organization panel
StrapErgonomic, adjustable, padded shoulder straps; web top handle; luggage trolley pass-through

Decoration & Imprint

2 methods

Your logo is embroidered directly onto the front of the backpack, creating a raised, textured mark with the soft sheen of real stitching, or applied as a full-color heat transfer for smooth, photographic reproduction. Embroidery works best for bold, solid shapes and readable lettering, while heat transfer excels at fine lines, small text, and gradient-rich artwork.

Embroideryone-time setup $35.00 · Full color · 2 locations

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.

Locations
Front, Pocket
Max colors
Full color
Minimum order
6 pieces
Charges
Setup$35.00 one-timeAdd'l location$8.62/item
Digital Transfer 6in x 6inFull-color imprint · 1 location included · one-time setup $30.00 · 1 location

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.

Locations
Front
Max colors
Full color
Minimum order
18 pieces
Included
✓ Full-color imprint in one location — one-time setup $30.00 applies
Charges
Setup$30.00 one-time

Production & Shipping

5–10 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: typically 5–10 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.

Questions & Answers

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SKU: SNR00161IN STOCK

SKU: SNR00161

Port Authority Commuter Backpack

Starting At$59.29each, imprint included — one-time setup charged separately

Ideal for travel, trade shows, and employee kits.

An expansive, durable backpack built from 1,680 denier ballistic polyester with a checkpoint-friendly clamshell opening. Your logo is embroidered in up to 9 thread colors for a raised, textured mark, or applied as a full-color heat transfer for photographic detail.

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