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REI (2008) (closeout)

Made from a tough cotton canvas, the colorful Kavu Keeper is a low-profile bag with a ton of carrying capacity.

  • Deep main compartment snaps close to secure personal items
  • External zippered pocket and 2 external stash pockets with rip-and-stick closures provide additional storage
  • Adjustable webbing strap is long enough to fit comfortably over your shoulder or across the body
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TahoeMountainSports.com

The Kavu Keeper is perhaps one our all time best selling purses and can be used as an everyday purse or a shoulder bag
Thin but stout might be a contradiction, but it describes Kavu's Keeper
This bag with five separate compartments keeps you well organized
The most popular bag on the site!

Zappos.com

Please note that the 'Ugly' color may not be exactly as pictured. Each bag is made to be unique from different patterns.
Force 10 canvas nylon liner
Adjustable shoulder strap
Magnetic closure
Five individual compartments
Billowed pocket design (fits more than you think).
Dimensions: 9 x 11


Oregon Mountain Community

The Kavu Keeper Bag a favorite cross body bag with five separate compartments to keep you sleek and organized.

Features:

  • Adjustable shoulder strap
  • Five individual compartments and billowed pocket design that fits more than you expect
  • Magnetic closure

Appalachain Outdoors

Thin but stout might be a contradiction, but it describes the Kavu Keeper. Five separate compartments keep you well organized. 10 Oz. Cotton Canvas. Dimensions: 11"x9".


Rock/Creek Outfitters

Thin but stout might be a contradiction, but it describes the Keeper Bag by Kavu. Five separate compartments keep you well organized.

Features:

  • Five separate pockets

Massey's Outfitters

DescriptionThin but stout might be a contradiction, but it describes the Keeper. Five separate compartments keep you well organized. 10 Oz. Cotton Canvas. Dimensions: 11"x9"


eBags.com

Campus? Concert? Trip? Present? This one casual, hippy chic, purse lets you have a blast and not worry.

Average weight:10 ounces
Cotton Canvas Trim:Trim colors and patterns are random and are not guaranteed to be the same as the pictures
Dimensions:11 x 9 inches
Linear inches:21"
Material:Force 10 Cotton Canvas
Materials:10 oz. Cotton Canvas
Number of pockets:4 + main compartment
Size:11" x 9" x 1"
Warranty:Lifetime warranty against manufacturer's defects
Weight:10 Oz.

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Sometimes, we can't be sure that the product is the same across the stores that offer its, so you may find the same product listed more then once on GearBuyer.com, we these list highly similar products below.

Kavu Keeper PurseKavu Keeper Purse$25.16 - $29.95
Kavu Mini KeeperKavu Mini Keeper$14.95 - $19.99

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$24.93
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Option Availability:

Use this chart to find which retailer offers this product in the size, color or other options that you desire. Click on the price to purchase.

Color
Dried Cranberry Stripe
Dried Cranberry Stripe
14.93
Rose Swirls
Rose Swirls
27.9941.00
Tangerine Stripe
Tangerine Stripe
18.95
Amber Yellow Herringbone
Amber Yellow Herringbone
14.93
Natural Garden
Natural Garden
27.9941.00
Pink Stripe
Pink Stripe
14.9341.00
Pumpkin Dash
Pumpkin Dash
27.9941.00
Marigold Stripe
Marigold Stripe
14.9327.992 More...
Khaki
Khaki
24.9527.992 More...
Verde
Verde
27.99
Rosa
Rosa
27.99
Natural
Natural
27.9941.00
Black
Black
27.9929.9541.00
Canyon Brown27.99
Mix27.9929.95
Olive Dot
Olive Dot
41.00
Ugly
Ugly
41.00
Very Barry27.99

Legend

  •     - eBags.com
  •     - REI (2008) (closeout)
  •     - Rock/Creek Outfitters
  •     - Appalachain Outdoors
  •     - Oregon Mountain Community
  •     - Massey's Outfitters
  •     - Zappos.com

Notes:

TahoeMountainSports.com offers this product at $23.95, but does not provide any color/size information.

Kavu Keeper Reviews Summary:

RatingNumber
of Reviews
*****17
****7
***1
**0
*0
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Positive Reviews:

Rating:*****
Great for travel and even better for daily use!! I purchased the Kavu Keeper, originally, for travel. It held my over sized wallet, my Kindle-2, and the back pocket was perfect for boarding passes! It also carried a small kleenex pack and a pad & pen. Because of the perfect size for my Kindle I have continued to use it daily. The Kavu Keeper is very high quality, and even with rough daily use, there is no sign of wear! I gave only 4 stars for comfort, due to the strap. It has the tendency to feel twisted, even though it's not, because of how the strap is stitched. However, this only happens in the cross body position. There seems to be no other way to stitch it, without making it twist, in the over the shoulder "mode". It's easy to ignore this! Adjusting the handle/strap is easy, and the plastic hardware is heavy duty without being bulky. Over all, I love it!! Thank you Zappos for your great service, you offer more than other online shops I have visited! I'll be back. :)
Ami at Zappos.com on 04/10/2009
Rating:*****
As always, Zappos rocks. Great selection, quick shipping, I will order from them again and again. I've been using this bag as a purse for about a month now. It's cute, sturdy, and has a decently long strap. If it were a tad bigger it would be more convenient for me, but I'm still able to fit a decent size wallet, my cell phone, and checkbook in the main pocket area. There are several other pockets, which is convenient. The main pocket has a button closure instead of a zipper, which I found strange, although the button does seem secure. The material is sort of canvas in nature, which I find collects a lot of lint. However, without these small nitpicky things, it is an okay little bag. No regrets in purchasing it.
Jen at Zappos.com on 07/31/2009
Rating:*****
I love Zappos! Both orders I have gotten from them had expedited shipping at no cost and this bag is great! The polka-dot pattern is really cute. The only issues I have are that the strap is sewn so that depending on which side you carry your purse, it is twisted. It's not a huge deal and if it bothers me anymore, I may unsew the strap and reattach it untwisted. I was also hoping that the bag would be able to carry a book inside the main pouch, but I would probably only be able to do that if there was nothing else is the purse. Overall, I like this purse and I will definitely keep ordering from Zappos.com!
Carrie at Zappos.com on 05/28/2009
Rating:****
First let me say the delivery was extremely fast. Thank you Zappos! Now the bag. I really like it. It has just enough room to hold my stuff without getting bulky and heavy. I wear it with a short or long strap. It is very functional. I love the dots on the fabric, but to "spot" clean... well, it takes the color off the dot. Did not like that. And with the natural wear of the bag, the dot color is wearing off. I read another review that mentioned the magnetic snap wearing through... I can see how that will happen. The snap area needs to be reinforced, but all in all it is a great fun bag!
Mary at Zappos.com on 08/05/2009
Rating:*****
This is the perfect bag. The big pocket fits a diaper & a wipes for my child so I can leave the heavy diaper bag at home. When I don't have my children with me, I carry my water bottle in it.The back inside pocket can even fit a small book and my boarding pass when I'm traveling. The smaller sections help keep me organized in a way no other bag has. It isn't "high fashion", but I get more compliments on this bag when I wear it than I ever do when I have my Coach.
Anonymous at Zappos.com on 07/23/2009
Rating:*****
Purchased the Mixed Dots version. Couldn’t be happier. Colors are bright, yet slightly dusky. Perfect for spring or fall. Strap can be adjusted for shoulder or cross body. Slim design holds more that you’d think. Main pocket and zipper pocket are lined. Water bottle fits in main pocket. Back pocket perfect for papers/maps. Also, found it perfect for a trip to Disney World. Easy to slip on during rides to keep goodies secure without too much bulk, even got my hubby to hold it a few times! I still use it bunches.
Rachel M at Zappos.com on 04/27/2009
Rating:*****
This bag was the best thing I could have purchased before my trip. I wanted something that would keep my hands free, be small enough yet still carry the essentials. It was everything I could have wanted. Even though it was small, it had several pockets that kept everything organized. I was able to carry everything I needed, wallet, water bottle, etc. for a day of site seeing.
Anonymous at Zappos.com on 06/26/2009
Rating:*****
This is the bag that I have wanted for several years - wish I had found it sooner. It is just the right size; I can carry all I need but the small size forces me to not carry too much. I like the magnetic closure at the top, rather than a zipper or a flap. I may come back and get one in a solid color, too.
Anonymous at Zappos.com on 06/19/2009
Rating:****
Nice little handbag - This is an attractive, small, summer casual bag. Design and materials are excellent for the price. I do wish it were just a little larger though, since a wallet and large sunglasses crowd the compartment and strategic packing of the bag is essential. If they were to make this 2" wider and 2" taller, leaving design elements the same, I'd buy another one.
Anonymous at Zappos.com on 04/21/2009
Rating:****
Kavu's Keeper - This bag is exactly what I was looking for. I ordered the black flora which is retro, and reminds me of my teenage years, yet it is not too young looking for a baby boomer to use casually. It is made out of a heavy canvas material, is light weight, and can expand nicely. Would recommend this product highly!
Anonymous at Zappos.com on 04/07/2009

Other Reviews:

"Ive carried a backpack for years because Im not a purse person. But I couldnt take my backpack everywhere and was tired of carrying my wallet, keys and phone separately to the store and other errands. So, I bought this and fell in love right away! Its more like a little mini messenger bag and it holds absolutely everything I need. I have my phone, wallet and keys plus a couple of small notebooks and other little odds and ends. Im going to buy more to have different colors. Its functional, yet sporty enough that I love it. Im a total tomboy and this bag is great. It does get a little dirty after everyday use (mine got discolored from my jeans), but its totally machine washable. Its a light color, though, so I expected that. I totally recommend this bag. Its holds everything I need and looks great."
Anonymous Customer from Niles, MI at eBags.com on 08/10/2009
"I was a bit disappointed that there was a small defect in the canvas. I almost sent it back but didnt. I wish that I had as it bothers me everytime I look at it. I do love the bag. It seems very durble and allows me to organize my things nicely. I am just a bit disappointed in the fabric."
Anonymous Customer from Suffolk, VA at eBags.com on 09/01/2009
"The keeper is a great size for a student everyday and also just what I wanted for traveling."
Anonymous Customer from Rome, GA at eBags.com on 08/23/2009
"Cute bag in a handy size. I plan to use it at football games."
Anonymous Customer from Knoxville, TN at eBags.com on 08/18/2009
"Perfect size and enough separate areas for organizing everything. Excellent quality and very attractive!"
Patricia from Germantown, TN at eBags.com on 08/13/2009
"Great product"
Anonymous Customer from Corner, al at eBags.com on 08/13/2009

Neutral Reviews:

Rating:***
Nice little bag, great bright colors, roomy (it expands and has lots of pockets) and is easy to wear. I thought it was going to be larger in size when I ordered it, so pay attention to the dimensions. However it comes in handy for summer trips where you want to keep your stuff to a minimum.
Regina Doyle at Zappos.com on 08/16/2009