Hours: Mon, Tues & Wed 11-7pm, Fri 1-7pm, Sat 11-4pm
Location: 2716 SE 23rd Ave Portland, OR 97202
Contact: 503 – 419 – 6230 curtis [at] northstbags [dot] com
Pickup is available at our shop in SE Portland, free of charge
Shipping:
For small order, shipping is done through the USPS for a flat fee of $15. Larger orders will be based on location and weight. We’ll include a shipping quote with your order confirmation. Rush orders are available for a fee.
Note: As of yet we do not use any packing materials other than the box itself. This is to reduce waste. These bags are tough and meant to withstand the elements, and don’t need extra protection. I apologize if this does not meet your satisfaction.
North St. Bags will not be held responsible for:
- shipments not received due to an incorrect address
- shipments lost by the USPS
Payment is accepted with a credit card through paypal – a 3% service charge will be added to your total.
-or-
…by check (payable to “North St Bags”)
I’ll send you the address if you choose this option.
Note: I will ship your order only after payment is received.
Warranty
North St. guarantees all products against manufacturing defects for life. If any problems are found, don’t hesitate to contact us. We’ll be happy to repair, replace or refund your bag. This warranty does not extend to problems caused by improper use, natural disasters, or general wear and tear.
Returns are accepted (with a full refund) for unused, stock products only. Since custom bags are made to order, we are not able to accept them back. However, we do want you to be happy with your bag. If any issues arise, don’t hesitate to contact us, and we’ll do everything we can to make it right.
curtis [at] northstbags [dot] com
I grew up in the smallest of state capitals – Montpelier VT, swimming in summer and skiing in winter. My love of hands on design took root working on the stage crew in High School, as well as for a local theater company. I left the small town behind for New York City and a degree in theater design from NYU. After school I worked for a small event design company in the city, and while my interest in theater ultimately faded, my attention turned towards sustainable design.
After a mind blowing experience thru-hiking the Long Trail in VT, I said goodbye to the big city in search of a new purpose, and also a home closer to the mountains. I wound up in Berkeley CA and spent a couple of years trying things out. I studied architecture, worked on some neat natural building projects, and spent a lot of time volunteering at Waterside Workshops – a non profit bike/sewing/wood shop. It was there I learned bicycle mechanics, and discovered bagmaking.
I needed a new bag and, being unemployed, I decided to make one. Many hours and iterations later, my first bag was born. It was a bit rough around the edges, and didn’t attach to a bike quite as elegantly as they do now, but it worked. Before I knew it I was getting requests for bags from friends, and NorthSt (briefly called 3bags) came to be. The move to Portland fit in well with my new venture, which now consumes my time and thoughts.
I heartily enjoy hiking, bicycle touring, traveling, playing the piano (and the banjo), and the company of friends.
Portland Crafters:
Bike Cozy – tool rolls, bike hats, toe cage covers and more.
Black Star Bags – waterproof messenger bags
Rejuiced Bikes – trailers and bike cars made from recycled bike parts
Friends:
Arbore Cycle – salvaged redwood bicycle boxes and other crafts from Oakland, CA
Rack Lady – custom touring and cargo racks from Madison, WI
Waterside Workshops – a non-profit bicycle and wooden boat building shop in Berkeley, CA
Freeride Montpelier – A community bike shop in my hometown – Montpelier VT – started by my friend Colin.
Shops where you can find North St Bags:
Oregon Bike Shop – SE Stark & 80th
A Better Cycle – 2324 SE Division St
Community Cycling Center – NE Alberta & 17th
BIKEASAURUS – MLK & Madison
Bike Websites & News:
BikePortland.org – news about everything bicycles, local and otherwise
1lesscar.com – products, reviews, enthusiasm
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Where can I find a North St. Bag? Here’s a handy map.
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Here at North St. we love using salvaged and upcycled materials to make bags. If you have any, or know of a good source, please let me know! I am currently in need of the following:
- banners or signs (vinyl or mesh)
- truck tarps
- awning canvas
- old bags or luggage
- any nylon, cordura, or outdoor fabric scraps I can use pieces as small as 12″ square.
- I’d also take some square buckets, like the ones that kitty litter comes in
Again, if you have any of these, please be in touch!
Thanks, Curtis
curtis [at] northstbags [dot] com
917-922-6507