Collegiate Penn State University Zip Pod Backpack

This streamlined backpack is sized to carry your true essentials while keeping you organized. The interior is well-suited for a compact planner or e-reader, standard-size wallet, small umbrella, sunglasses, and a few personal care items, so you can move through your day hands-free without overpacking. The inside zip pocket keeps valuables like cash or important cards secure, while dual slip pockets separate items such as transit passes, pens, or a small notebook. A dedicated cell phone pocket prevents your phone from getting scratched by keys or hardware, and the interior key hook ensures you can reach your keys instantly at the door or parking garage. Wear it as your everyday city companion or as a spirited accessory for campus visits and alumni weekends. The adjustable straps let you customize the fit for walking between classes, navigating crowded concourses, or sightseeing, while the compact profile is easy to tuck under a stadium seat or at your feet in a cafŽ. Carried by the top handle, it transitions neatly from backpack to hand-held when you want a more polished look, making it a versatile option that complements casual athleisure, relaxed denim, or smart-casual layers with equal ease.

Woven in Italy, our signature coated cotton is both lightweight and resilient, finished with a protective coating that highlights its vibrant multicolor print. Durable enough for everyday use yet polished enough for any occasion, it balances beauty with practicality.

The polyvinyl-coated cotton fabric is generally water repellent and should repel most soil.

Should the fabric become soiled, cleaning should be done with a soft cotton cloth or soft toothbrush slightly dampened with distilled water (sodium-free seltzer water may be substituted) and a mild bar soap, applied in a circular motion. Repeat with distilled water only to ensure no residual soap remains. The material should then be allowed to dry completely.

No creams, polishes, cleansers, or leather conditioning agents should be applied to any portion of the leather trim.