2020 in the Bag

January 01, 2020

A look back at 2019

2019 holds so many memories - it's hard to choose our favorites. We grew our team, stitched more bags than ever before, and launched new gear, new patterns, new collaborations, and new fabrics.

Amidst all that, we shipped over 10,000 bags & accessories to 50 states and 30 different countries! We can't thank you enough for your support!

We hosted a ride for Portland's Pedalpalooza, touring some of our favorite maker shops around town.

North St. Bags hosts Portland Pedalpalooza Maker Ride 2019

We made our first ever rainbow sequin bag exploring the definition of "hi-vis" with bicyclecrumbs

North St. Bags X bicyclecrumbs pioneer 12 bike bag

We celebrated 10 years of bag making with limited edition throwback colors, giveaways, and a look back at some of our favorite moments in North St. history.

North St. Bags celebrates 10 years of making the best bike bags

We took our eco-friendly efforts to the next level in joining 1% for the Planet, a coalition of businesses and nonprofits striving to protect our planet.

sustainable bag maker North St. Bags joins 1% for the planet

What will happen in 2020?

You're reading it here first! Get a sneak peek at our top goals, schemes, and plans coming up in early 2020!

Attend Sea Otter 2020
We'll see you amid the dust clouds and racing bibs! Come find us among the 75,000 racers and bike lovers to talk all things bike bag. April 16-19th, Monterey, CA

Launch our new and improved Weekender backpack
After testing it out in the wild for 2 years, we have a few small tweaks for our best travel pack, designed to make your journey even better! While not widely publicized yet, all Weekenders shipping now include these updates - keep an eye out for the full breakdown of the changes on the site soon! Changes to be published 1/30

Do more to protect our planet
In 2019, we joined 1% for the Planet, solidifying a commitment to invest in our resiliency and sustainability as global community. Expect great things from us in 2020 as we get ready to go above and beyond for our favorite planet.

Have more wild adventures
This one is a given for us, and we hope is high on your list! As always, we love seeing pics from your adventures (especially when one of our packs is along for the ride). Here's to another year of traveling well and adventuring right!

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