PORT Designs Backpack ECO COURCHEVEL — 31 L, 17.3″, Black
31 L for 17.3″ laptopsHigh-strength ballistic nylonRemovable rain cover includedPORT life guarantee
The PORT Designs Backpack ECO COURCHEVEL in 17.3-inch format, reference 160511, is the large version of PORT’s Courchevel professional backpack: 31 litres in high-strength ballistic nylon with a green lining made from recycled r-PET materials, designed in PORT’s studio in Paris. Like its smaller sibling it ships with a removable rain cover included, stored in its own zipped pocket under the bag and made in a fluorescent colour so it doubles as high-visibility gear for anyone walking or cycling in traffic. Inside there is a padded main compartment sized for a 17.3-inch machine, a tablet compartment up to 10.1 inches and a document compartment; outside there is a large front pocket with an organiser, a further accessories pocket, a zipped pocket on each side and a mesh pocket on the left for a bottle or umbrella. The back, straps and handle are quilted, the base is reinforced and water resistant, and a trolley strap secures it to rolling luggage. Typically in stock with fast delivery across Cyprus.
Compatibility — check before buying:
This is the 17.3-inch, 31-litre format. The same design in 15.6″/16″ at 27 litres is a separate reference, 160510 — check the reference number rather than the photograph, because the two are visually identical. The tablet compartment tops out at 10.1 inches, so a large tablet will not fit it. The recycled content is in the lining: PORT specifies a green lining made from recycled r-PET materials with the outer shell in high-strength ballistic nylon, so this is not a fully recycled bag. Water protection comes in two parts — a water-resistant base and the included rain cover — while the shell itself is not sealed. There is no USB port; PORT states this explicitly in its own specification. PORT publishes no external dimensions and no weight for this reference, and reseller figures for it disagree by more than 200 grams, so we quote none.
Best For
✓ Carrying a 17.3″ laptop and a full day’s kit
✓ Commuting on foot or by bicycle in changeable weather
✓ Anyone who wants to be seen in traffic after dark
✓ Travellers stacking a large backpack on rolling luggage
✓ Buyers who want a rain cover included rather than sold separately
✓ Professionals who want a plain black bag with a lifetime guarantee
Key Features
31 litres and a 17.3-inch bay
This is the large format of the Courchevel: 31 litres against the 27 of the 15.6-inch version, with a padded main compartment sized for a 17.3-inch laptop. It is the size to choose if you carry a large-format or workstation machine plus everything that goes with it.
Rain cover included, and fluorescent
A removable waterproof cover lives in its own zipped pocket under the bag. PORT made it a fluorescent colour deliberately: it keeps rain off your kit and makes you visible from a distance to drivers, which matters if you walk or cycle to work in winter.
Ballistic nylon shell, r-PET lining
The outer fabric is high-strength ballistic nylon — the material class used where abrasion resistance matters — and the green interior lining is made from recycled r-PET materials. PORT states the recycled content applies to the lining rather than the whole bag.
Organised, quilted and reinforced
A tablet compartment up to 10.1 inches and a document compartment sit alongside the laptop, with a large organiser pocket and an accessories pocket at the front, a zipped pocket on each side and a mesh pocket on the left for a bottle. The back panel, straps and handle are quilted, the overall construction is quilted, and the base is reinforced and water resistant.
Technical Specifications
| Identification |
| Brand |
PORT Designs |
| Product Name |
Backpack ECO COURCHEVEL — 17.3″ format |
| Reference |
160511 |
| EAN / GTIN |
3567041605115 |
| Product Type |
Laptop backpack |
| Design |
Designed by PORT Designs in Paris |
| Fit & Capacity |
| Laptop Compatibility |
17.3″ |
| Tablet Compartment |
Yes — for a tablet up to 10.1″ |
| Document Compartment |
Yes |
| Capacity |
31 L |
| External Dimensions |
Not published by PORT Designs |
| Weight |
Not published by PORT Designs |
| Design & Features |
| Main Compartment |
Padded, for optimal laptop protection |
| Front Pockets |
Large front pocket with organiser, plus a separate front pocket for accessories |
| Side Pockets |
Zipped pocket on each side, plus a mesh pocket on the left for a bottle or umbrella |
| Rain Cover |
Removable waterproof cover included, stored in a zipped pocket under the bag, in a fluorescent colour for visibility |
| Base |
Reinforced and water resistant |
| Construction |
Quilted back, straps and handle; overall quilted construction |
| Trolley Strap |
Yes |
| USB Port |
No — PORT states this explicitly |
| Materials & Colour |
| Outer Material |
High-strength ballistic nylon |
| Lining |
Green lining made from recycled materials (r-PET) |
| Recycled Content |
PORT publishes no percentage. The recycled r-PET applies to the lining |
| Colour |
Black — the only colour PORT publishes for this reference |
| Warranty |
| Warranty |
1-Year Warranty (Singular) |
| Manufacturer Term |
PORT Designs states a life guarantee on this backpack, which it presents as its expression of the product’s robustness and longevity. Singular’s direct warranty is 1 year; beyond that we assist you with the manufacturer’s warranty process for its full duration. |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between 160511 and 160510?
Size only. Reference 160511 is the 17.3-inch format at 31 litres; reference 160510 is the 15.6″/16″ format at 27 litres. Everything else — ballistic nylon shell, r-PET lining, included fluorescent rain cover, trolley strap, 10.1-inch tablet compartment, PORT life guarantee — is identical. The two look the same in photographs, so order by reference number.
Is the rain cover really included?
Yes. PORT stores it in a dedicated zipped pocket underneath the backpack, so it travels with the bag rather than being an accessory you have to buy and remember. It is fluorescent by design: as well as keeping rain off, it makes you visible from a distance to motorists whether you are on foot or on a bicycle.
How much of it is recycled?
The lining. PORT describes a green lining designed from recycled materials (r-PET), with the outer shell in high-strength ballistic nylon. PORT publishes no recycled percentage and does not claim the whole bag is recycled, so we do not either.
Does it have a USB charging port?
No, and PORT confirms it directly in its own product specification, where the USB port row reads “No”. There is no pass-through connector and no battery. If you want to charge on the move, carry a powerbank inside the bag with its own cable.
Singular Expert Insight
Genuine 17.3-inch backpacks are a small field, and this one earns its place on two counts. The rain cover is included rather than sold separately, and making it fluorescent so it works as high-visibility gear is a real piece of design thinking rather than a marketing line. The second is PORT’s life guarantee, which is as strong a warranty statement as anything in this category. Know the limits before you buy: the tablet compartment stops at 10.1 inches, the recycled content is the lining rather than the shell, and PORT publishes neither dimensions nor weight, which makes paper comparisons against a DICOTA or Targus difficult. If you carry a large machine and commute in weather, this is a sensible buy at 31 litres. Browse the rest of our
laptop cases and backpacks, or the
laptops range if you are matching a machine to a bag.
Buyer’s Guide
Buy it if
You carry a 17.3″ laptop and want a 31-litre professional backpack that arrives with a fluorescent rain cover already in the bag, built in ballistic nylon with a trolley strap and backed by PORT’s life guarantee.
Skip it if
Your laptop is 15.6″ or 16″ — take reference 160510 at 27 litres instead — or you need a tablet compartment larger than 10.1″, a USB port, or published dimensions and weight.
Also consider
PORT Designs ECO Courchevel 160510 if your laptop is 15.6″ or 16″, a DICOTA Backpack Eco CORE 15-17.3″ for 100 percent recycled fabric with a lockable zip and RFID protection, or an ASUS ROG BP4701 if the 17.3″ machine is a thick gaming laptop.